Have you ever wanted to knit a sweater that will instantly “wow” the crowd? That will make you feel just a little bit regal, like the fantastically skilled knitter you are? The Royale pullover is here for you. Including modern details like ¾ sleeves, a scoop neck, and fitted waist shaping, this sweater is bound to get you noticed. Featuring twisted-stitch cable motifs, this is a complex knit that will build your skills as well as your wardrobe.

most recent pattern update: January 13/2011

SIZING
XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL)
• Finished garment measures 30(33, 37, 41, 45, 49) ins around at bust.
• Best fit is between 2 ins of negative ease and 2 ins of positive ease.

GAUGE
• 21 sts/28 rows over 4 ins in twisted moss stitch over 4.5mm needles, after light blocking (OR needle size required to obtain pattern gauge.)
• (For reference: 18 sts/28 rows over 4 ins in stockinette stitch over same needle size with same yarn)

MATERIALS
• Tanis Fiber Arts ‘Green Label’ Aran, 6(7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins (196 m/215 yds per 115g/4 oz. skein); Sample shown in ‘garnet’
• 4.5mm circular needle, 24-32” in length (for working body)
• 4.0mm circular needle 24-32” in length (for working ribbing on body)
• 4.5mm DPNs (OR long circular for Magic Loop), for working sleeves
• 4.0mm DPNs (OR long circular for Magic Loop), for working ribbing on sleeves
• stitch markers
• stitch holders or waste yarn
• tapestry needle
• cable needle (unless working cables without cable needle, which is recommended)

SKILLS
To execute this pattern, knitters will be required to:
• Work in the round
• Work ktbl and purl sts
• Work cable twists
• Work increases and decreases
• Pick up sts (for working neck band)
• Work 3-needle bind off (for shoulders)
• Work seams, for set-in sleeves
• Strongly Recommended: working cables without a cable needle