Susurration Sweater by Melissa Leapman

Susurration Sweater

Knitting
July 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Cable patt on larger needles; 22 sts and 32 rows = 4'' in Texture patt on larger needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1560 - 2730 yards (1426 - 2496 m)
39 (43, 47 ½, 51 ½, 56, 60 ½, 64 ½, 69)" circumference at underarm
English
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The Susurration Sweater balances the richly textured, allover cable pattern of the body with relatively simple sleeves featuring stockinette stitch interrupted with short bursts of purl stitches. The classic raglan shaping and mock turtleneck add timeless elements to the modern stitch pattern. The sweater is worked in separate pieces from the bottom up and seamed.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 39 (43, 47 ½, 51 ½, 56, 60 ½, 64 ½, 69)“ circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 39”; modeled with 5 ½” of positive ease.

Yarn Plymouth Yarn DK Merino Superwash (100% fine Merino superwash wool; 130 yd 119 m/ 1 ¾ oz 50 g): #1128 Orchid, 12 (13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21) skeins.

Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): straight. Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); removable m; stitch holder; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 26 sts and 30 rows = 4” in Cable patt on larger needles; 22 sts and 32 rows = 4” in Texture patt on larger needles.

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NOTES

  • This pullover is worked in pieces from the bottom up with raglan shaping.