Blanca Pullover
$9.50 (PDF DOWNLOAD)
Nothing works so well together like traditional cable design and luxurious cashmere-blend yarn.
This cropped, boat-neck pullover, featuring traveling cables that emphasize the raglan lines, has a 2” of positive ease to get a comfortable yet flattering look.
Finished Measurements:
36 (38, 40, 44, 48)”/ 92 (96, 102, 112, 122)cm bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 38”/ 96cm, with 2”/5 cm positive ease.
Gauge:
Reverse stockinette: 19 sts х 30 rows = 4” on larger needles after blocking.
Cable pattern: 28 sts х 30 rows = 4” on larger needles after blocking.
Needles:
Size US 7 (4.5 mm) straight and US 5 (3,75 mm): straight and 16”/ 42 cm circ. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions:
Markers, tapestry needle, cable needle.
Materials:
Approximately 1476 (1599, 1722, 1845, 1968) yds / 1350 (1462, 1574, 1687, 1799) m worsted weight yarn.
The sample is made with Knit Picks Capra (85% Merino Wool, 15% Cashmere; 123 yd/50 g): Cream - 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) skeins.
Difficulty: Intermediate.
Pattern Style: both written and charted instructions using common knitting abbreviations. The cable pattern is charted.