Macao by Elsebeth Lavold

Macao

Knitting
January 2010
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1040 - 1352 yards (951 - 1236 m)
S (M) L (XL)
English

Roll collar cardigan features an unusual chain cable along the fronts and on the sleeves. Barely any shaping makes the garment fairly easy to knit even though the cable includes an unusual, two-step cable twist. Close with a beautiful pin or with knitted ties.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

Measurements:

  • Chest: 34¾ (38½) 42½ (46½) in / 88 (98) 108 (118) cm
  • Length: 21¼ (22) 22¾ (23¾) in / 54 (56) 58 (60) cm

Materials: Silky Wool XL 10 (11) 12 (13) balls

Needles:

  • US 7 and 8 / 4.5 and 5 mm
  • 2 dpn US 7 / 4.5 mm for I-cord
  • Cable needle