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Samantha
A classic winter staple—cabled and heavy and oh so warm. The perfect sweater for cuddling in front of the fire.
Finished Sizes
32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42,) (44, 46, 48, 50)“ bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 36”, modeled with 3-4” positive ease.
Yarn
Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand Dyes (50% alpaca, 50% merino; 100 yds/100 g): #2015 Putty, 8 (9, 9, 10, 10, 11,) (11, 12, 13, 13, 14) skeins. Appx. 785 (840, 895, 945, 995, 1050,) (1100, 1155, 1205, 1260) yds of aran weight yarn—exact yardage will vary!
Needles
Size 9 (5.5 mm) 29” circular (cir) and set of double pointed (dpns) and size 7 (4.50 mm) 29″ cir and dpns. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
Markers (m); stitch holders/waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge
16 sts and 22 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch on larger needles
To save time and ensure proper fit, please take time to check gauge.
Notes
This pullover is worked in the round from the bottom up with set in sleeves as follows: the body is worked in the round until the armholes where it is split into front and back. Short rows are used to shape the shoulders which are joined with a 3 needle bind off. Sleeves are picked up from the armholes and knit down using short rows to shape the caps. The neck ribbing is picked up last. Please note cable pattern is charted only.
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