This is a challenging but very satisfying pattern to create. The two-tone cables provide extra visual appeal by using two colors of yarn for each cable twist – one color coming from the left side and the other from the right side of the sweater front. The back is knit entirely in the darker color. The flattering “V” neckline is set off by a two-tone cable band, which is worked separately and sewn onto the neckline.

Worked in a soft bamboo blend yarn, the knitted fabric has the drape and feel of silk, yet is completely washable.