PDF Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Cable Chart
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty: Advanced

Cyclamen sweater is a cable knitwear that inspired by cyclamen clusters. This oversized garment features an A-line silhouette, fold-down ribbing collar, seamless ribbing cables contrast with linen stitch, slim sleeve with raw edge and cut-out effect bottom ribbing trims.

WORKFLOW
Cyclamen sweater is worked from top down in ribbing cable stitch in one piece.

SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4) 5

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (WITH EASE)
Bust Circumference:
106 (116) 128 (140) 154 cm
41.75 (45.5) 50.25 (55) 60.5 inches

Without Collar Length (from back neckline to bottom trim edge):
54 (56) 58 (61) 64 cm
21.25 (22) 22.75 (24) 25.25 inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
5 mm US 8 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
4 mm US 6 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge

GAUGE (AFTER BLOCKING)
In ribbing cable stitch using 5 mm US 8 needles
33 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

In linen stitch using 5 mm US 8 needles
18 sts x 37 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SIZE GUIDE
The sweater is intended for an oversized fit with approx. 10-20 cm 4-8 inches of positive ease at body while a comparably slim fit at sleeves. It is designed to be about 10–20 cm 4-8 inches larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference.

To determine which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite LOOSE-fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly.

Photo shows a model with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm 34.6 inches wearing a size 1 with approx. 18 cm 7 inches positive ease.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
650 (650) 700 (750) 800 gr.
Isager, Soft, 50 gr. / 125 m - E6S

Knit the sweater with 1 strand of soft.

Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any worsted weight yarn would be a good choice.