Karis Cable Sweater by Marly Bird

Karis Cable Sweater

Knitting
April 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
5.25 stitches and 6.5 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
770 - 1650 yards (704 - 1509 m)
28¼ (32, 36¼, 40, 43¾, 48, 52¼, 56, 60¼)
English
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Made with the soft and supple yarn, Cottonista. This full yoke sweater with delicate cable details is perfect for warmer weather. Made in the round from the bottom up with a pin tuck hem at the hem and sleeves. Plus, the yarn is a real treat.

4/8 contruction gives Cottonista a great spin, texture and strenth. Hand-dyed in 70 colorways and 35 solids, Cottonists is perfect for color work projects of all kinds.

Fiber Type: 50% Peruvian Pima Cotton, 50% Tencel

Pattern written including chart for cables.

Skill level: Intermediate

Finished Bust Sizes:28¼ (32, 36¼, 40, 43¾, 48, 52¼, 56, 60¼) inches 71.76 (81.28, 92.08, 101.6, 111.1, 121.92, 132.72, 142.24, 153) cm
Shown in size 36¼ 92.08 cm

Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.

MATERIALS

Yarn: Fiesta Yarns “Cottonista” (50% pima cotton and 50% tencil; 110 yds, 2 oz 50g): 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) skeins

Needles: Size US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles, 24”, 32”, US 5 (3.75 mm) DPN’s; or size to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch marker, cable needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
5.25 sts and 6.5 rows = 1” (2.54 cm) in St st.

Photographer: Tabetha Hedrick
Model: Alyssa Kilian