Worked in a dense DK weight yarn with sumptuous drape, this all-over cable pattern is worked over simple columns of ribs. With 3/4 length sleeves and an open front, Ridge and Valley has quickly become my go-to for three-season indoor wear.

Ridge and Valley is knit flat and seamed. Stitches are picked up for the faux button band, which does not overlap. The hem hits at the hip, and the slightly dropped sleeves are three-quarter length.

SIZES

A (B, C, D, E) (F, G, H I)

For the best fit, this pattern is sized based on your upper chest measurement, which is the body’s circumference beneath the arms and above the bust.

To fit upper chest: 32.75 (36, 39.25 ,42.5, 45.75) (49, 52.25, 55.5, 58.75) inches / 81.5 (89.5, 98 ,106, 114) (122, 130.5, 138.5, 146.5) cm

Instructions are given in the pattern for measuring your upper chest and using it to choose a size. Ridge and Valley is intended to be worn open with a relaxed fit, and with a finished width approximately 1-3 inches (2.5-5.5 cm) greater than your actual bust circumference. The intended positive ease in the upper arm is 1.5-2 inches (4-18 cm). A schematic with final measurements and more info on choosing a size can be downloaded here.

Finished width: 34 (38, 42.25, 46, 50) (53.75, 58, 62, 66) inches / 85 (94.5, 105.5, 115, 125) (134.5, 145, 155, 164.5) cm

Upper arm circumference: 11.75 (12.75, 13.75, 15, 16) (17.5, 19, 20.5, 21.25) inches / 29.5 (32, 34.5, 37, 40) (43.5, 47.5, 51.5, 53) cm

Sweater is shown in size C, my full bust is 40 inches / 100 cm.

YARN

Little Fox Yarn Vulpine

80% superwash merino / 10% cashmere / 10% nylon
231 yds / 100 g per skein

1660 (1800, 1970 ,2090, 2240) (2420, 2590, 2700, 2910) yds / 1580 (1690, 1830 ,1910, 2030) (2160, 2290, 2370, 2500) m

Blue Boy 8 (9, 9 ,10, 10) (11, 11, 12, 12) skein

GAUGE

36 sts (two cable repeats) and 32 rows over 4 inches / 10 cm in Cable Pattern with size A needles.

NEEDLES

Size A: US size 6 / 4.0 mm needle(s), or as needed to obtain gauge.
Size B: US size 4 / 3.5 mm needle(s), or two sizes smaller than size A. You can use circular or straight needles to work the hems and cuffs; you will need a long circular needle to work the collar band.
Size C: US size 3 / 3.25 mm needle(s), or three sizes smaller than size A.

NOTIONS

• Removable stitch markers
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle
• Smooth waste yarn in contrasting color
• 3.5 mm Crochet hook

TECHNIQUES

• Working cables (left cross, right cross)
• Working a tubular cast-on
• Picking up and knitting sts
• Working a sloped bind-off
• Seaming
• Working an i-cord bind-off
• Working a crochet chain

CREDITS

Photography: Anna-Lisa Millerlink text
Technical Edit: Heather Storta
For tester credits, please visit the pattern webpage.