Elegant cable panels twine up the body and sleeves on a ground of moss stitch for a knit that will keep your fingers pleasantly busy. Both masculine and feminine versions of the Vika turtleneck sport a boxy, oversized fit and an exaggerated drop shoulder shaped with increases to bisect the upper arm in a flattering way. The sleeves fall to knuckle length for a cozy, casual look.

Pattern includes sizing for both His and Hers.

Yardage

Men’s:
1560 (1700, 1910, 2170, 2315, 2455) yards of worsted weight wool yarn

Women’s:
1505 (1640, 1845, 2015, 2310, 2450) yards of worsted weight wool yarn

Yarn

Men’s:
12 (13, 14, 16, 17, 18) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool, 140 yards/50g)
Photographed in color Long Johns

Women’s:
11 (12, 14, 15, 17, 18) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g)
Photographed in color Meteorite

Gauge

18 stitches & 30 rows = 4” in stockinette with Size A needle(s), after blocking
22 (22, 22, 22, 34, 34)-stitch cable from Chart A or B measures 3¾ (3¾, 3¾, 3¾, 5¾, 5¾)“ wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)
One pair of straight needles or a 32” circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7)

Size B (for ribbing)
One 32” circular needle, one size smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

Knitter’s preferred style of needle may be used.

Finished Dimensions

42¾ (46¼, 49¾, 53¼, 57¾, 61¼)“ 108.5 (117.5, 126.5, 135.5, 146.5, 155.5) cm circumference at chest/bust
Intended Ease (Both Versions): + 8-10”
Men’s sample shown is size 46¼” (117.5 cm) with 3¼“ (8.5 cm) ease on model
Women’s sample shown is size 42¾” (108.5 cm) with 8¾“ (22 cm) ease on model

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
Sloped Bind Off
2x2 Tubular Bind Off
Kitchener Stitch (Grafting)

Skill Level

3 out of 5

Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.