SIZES: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)
Finished bust: 86 (94, 105.5, 115.5, 125) (135, 144.5, 154.5) cm / 33 ¾ (37, 41 ½, 45 ½, 49 ¼) (53, 57, 61)”
Suggested ease: 5-7.5 cm / 2-3” of positive ease.
Shown in size 1 (dark gray & light gray) with 9 cm / 3 ½”, size 5 (red) with 48 cm / 19“ positive ease

YARN

SAMPLE 1 - Dark gray
SAMPLE 2 - Red
The Uncommon Thread Masham and Leicester DK (75% Bluefaced leicester, 25% mid brown masham wool - 240 m / 262 yards per 100 g), color Grit (dark gray) or Embers (Red), 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8) skeins
Approximately 980 (1035, 1170, 1255, 1400) (1505, 1620, 1720) m / 1075 (1130, 1280, 1375, 1530) (1645, 1770, 1880) yards of DK weight yarn

OR

SAMPLE 3 - Light gray
ISAGER Jensen yarn (100% wool - 250 m / 274 yards per 100 g), color 0s (light gray), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) skeins
Approximately 945 (990, 1125, 1210, 1345) (1445, 1555, 1645) m / 1035 (1085, 1230, 1320, 1470) (1580, 1700, 1800) yards of DK weight yarn

NEEDLES

Samples 1 & 2
4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle (= larger needle), 60 cm / 24” or longer - for body and sleeves
3.75 mm / US 5 circular needle (= smaller needle), 60 cm / 24” or longer - for hem, cuff and neck
Sample 3
4 mm / US 6 circular needle (= larger needle), 60 cm / 24” or longer - for body and sleeves
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle (= smaller needle), 60 cm / 24” or longer - for hem, cuff and neck
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

GAUGE
After blocking
36 sts and 27 rows/rnds = 14 & 10 cm / 5 ½ & 4” in red frame on Chart A Front (page 21), with larger needle
20 sts and 26 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch, with larger needle
24 sts and 28 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in 2x1 rib (k2, p1), with smaller needle
30 sts and 28 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in 1x1 rib (k1, p1), with smaller needle

NOTIONS

Waste yarn, stitch markers (12), cable needle, tapestry needle

NOTE
Protea is a top-down, saddle-shoulder cable sweater. First, the neckline is shaped with short rows back and forth, then the rest is worked in the following charts with increases, down to the underarm. The sleeves and body are then separated, and the body is worked in the round to the hem. Next, the sleeves are worked in the round down to the cuffs. Finally, the neck is worked to complete the garment.
The pattern features a crew neck, but you can easily customize it by adjusting the ribbing length to create a high neck or turtleneck. If you prefer a more relaxed look, you can skip the ribbing and finish the neckline with an i-cord edge. I hope you enjoy making it your own and expressing your favorite style.

Thank you for helping me:
Dear Akiko, Maki, Reiko, Sonoka and Yumiko
fil https://atelierfil.com/
KASITOO https://www.studiokasitoo.net/
strands of life https://strandsoflife.com/translation/
The Uncommon Thread https://theuncommonthread.co.uk/

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