Shuksan by Mhairi Morris

Shuksan

Knitting
June 2020
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
596 - 894 yards (545 - 817 m)
S, M, L
English
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A gently fitted, chunky sleeveless sweater with cable- detail roll neck – perfect for a cosy Sunday morning cuppa or
a crisp, winter stroll.

The plain stocking stitch body, with its feature roll neck with cable detailing, is beautifully contrasted with simple cable detail down each side beneath the arms. Featured yarns: Paintbox Simply Chunky in “Mustard Yellow”. If using an alternative yarn, please knit a swatch to test the gauge first and adapt pattern or needle size to suit.

Sizes: UK 8-10/S 12-14/M, 16-18/L

Notions: cable needle; yarn needle, stitch holder

Garment is knitted in the round from the bottom up, separated at the armholes and knitted flat for front and back, allowing 1-2” positive ease. Special techniques include: German longtail cast on; picking up stitches around armholes; German short rows; cabling; 3-needle BO.