Being a designer known for menswear and unisex designs, the question Meghan receives most often is, “are you making a feminine version?” In most cases, the answer is usually “no,” but in the case of Saven, the shoulder-emphasizing raglan-saddle construction meant that making the design really work for a feminine shape required some reimagining.

Saven II, by Meghan Babin, features all the same gobsmacking cables as the original, with a simplified modified-drop-shoulder construction and a fit designed for a more petite frame. Based on ASTM Sizing for Women, Saven II is worked at a loftier gauge than the original, for a fabric with more drape and softness. The back and front are worked flat from the bottom up and joined at the shoulders with a three-needle bind off. The sleeves are picked up and knit from the armholes, leaving just the underarm and sides of the sweater to seam in finishing.

Finished Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10); 33.5 (37.25, 41.5, 45.25, 49.5, 53.25, 57.5, 61.25, 65.5, 69.25)” / 85 (94.5, 105.5, 115, 125.5, 135.5, 146, 155.5, 166.5, 176) cm finished chest circumference. Pullover shown on Laura measures 41.5” / 105.5 cm finished chest, worn with 7.5” / 19 cm of positive ease. Recommended ease: 4-10” / 10-25.5 cm.

Yarn
Hudson + West Co. Forge (70% U.S. Merino / 30% U.S. Corriedale; 235 yds / 214 m; 3.5 oz. / 100g): aspen (natural white), 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11) skeins.

Needles
Size A (for body and sleeves): US 8 / 5 mm: 32” / 80 cm circ and 16” / 40 cm circ.
Size B (for ribbing): US 6 / 4 mm: 32” / 80 cm circ and 16” / 40 cm circ.
Size C (for tubular cast on and neckband pick up): US 5 / 3.75 mm: 32” / 80 cm circ and 16” / 40 cm circ.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; stitch markers (m); waste yarn.

Gauge
18 sts and 27.5 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Rev Stockinette stitch on Size A needle, after blocking.
1 rep of Chart C on Size A needle = 5.25” / 13.5 cm, after blocking.

Skills Required
Increasing; decreasing; cabling with or without a cable needle; circular knitting; picking up stitches; seaming; (optional) tubular cast on and bind off.

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