Woven Waves by Melissa Leapman

Woven Waves

Knitting
April 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Double Seed Stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1312 - 1968 yards (1200 - 1800 m)
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
English
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The Woven Waves Sweater is a beautifully textured pullover that blends classic cablework with the timeless appeal of double seed stitch, creating a cozy and elegant garment. Knit with Fawning, a luxurious blend of 70% baby alpaca and 30% extra fine merino wool, this sweater is irresistibly soft, warm, and lightweight—perfect for crisp autumn days and chilly winter evenings.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in Medium size with approx. 9” of positive ease

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 33¼ (37¼, 41¼, 45¼, 49¼) (53¼, 57¼, 61¼, 65¼)
Length from Shoulder: 22½ (22½, 22½, 23½, 23½) (23½, 24½, 24½, 24½)

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Fawning (70% baby alpaca, 30% extra fine merino; 50g/164 yds)
112 Moonstone – 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) (13, 14, 15, 16) balls
Needle: US Size 5 (3.75mm) 24” or longer circular or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 3 (3.25mm) 24” or longer circular
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, removeable stitch markers, cable needle

GAUGE
24 sts x 28 rows = 4” in Double Seed Stitch with larger ndl after blocking
22 sts x 28 rows = 4” in K1, P1 Rib with larger ndl after blocking
Panel A or C = 1½” wide with larger ndl after blocking
Panel B = 4” wide with larger ndl after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This sweater is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. Stitches are picked up for the Upper Ribbing.

The cable and Double Seed Stitch patterns are both written and charted for your convenience.