An intricately cabled, long-sleeve sweater knitted in the round to create a seamless finish. The body and sleeves are joined at the armhole and continued with raglan shaping. The front neck is worked with short-row shaping and the foldover collar is worked in K1, P1 rib.
YARN
The Fibre Co. Road to China Light
65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere
Approx. 145m (158yd) per 50g (1¾oz) hank
NOTE
Design shown in all photos is a size Small. Colour: Moonstone. Model: UK size 8. Height: 5’9½”.
MATERIALS
Quantity:
8(9:10:11) hanks
3.5mm circular needle—length 100cm
3mm circular needle—length 100cm
4 x 3mm and 3.5mm double-ended needles (unless using the magic loop technique)
Cable needle
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Large-eyed blunt-tipped sewing needle
NOTE
Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.
TENSION
26 sts and 31 rows to 10cm measured over Rev St st using 3.5mm needles after steaming. Change needle size as necessary to ensure the correct tension
CHARTS
Visit hardiegrant.com/uk/quadrille/texture to view and download the chart for this project.
C4RP – cable 4 right purl: slip next st onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K next 3 sts from LH needle, then P st from cable needle
C4RK – cable 4 right knit: slip next st onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K next 3 sts from LH needle, then K st from cable needle
C4LK – cable 4 left knit: slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, K next st from LH needle, then K sts from cable needle
C4LP – cable 4 left purl: slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, P next st from LH needle, then K sts from cable needle
T5RP – twist 5 right purl: slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K next 3 sts from LH needle, then P sts from cable needle
T5RK – twist 5 right knit: slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K next 3 sts from LH needle, then K sts from cable needle
T5LK – twist 5 left knit: slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, K next 2 sts from LH needle, then K sts from cable needle
T5LP – twist 5 left purl: slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, P next 2 sts from LH needle, then K sts from cable needle
C6F – cable 6 front: slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, K next 3 sts from LH needle, then K sts from cable needle
C6B – cable 6 back: slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K next 3 sts from LH needle, then K sts from cable needle
CABLE PANEL (21 sts)
Row 1 (RS): P1, K3, P2, K6, P3, K3, P3.
Row 2: C4RP, P2, K6, P3, K3, P3.
Row 3: K3, P3, K6, P3, K3, P3.
Row 4: K3, P3, K6, P2, C4RP, P3.
Row 5: K3, P3, K6, P2, K3, P4.
Row 6: K3, P3, K6, T5RP, P4.
Row 7: K3, P3, K9, P6.
Row 8: K3, P3, K4, T5RP, P6.
Row 9: K3, P3, K7, P8.
Row 10: K3, P3, K3, C4RP, P8.
Row 11: K3, P3, K6, P9.
Row 12: K3, P3, C6F, P9.
Row 13: Rep row 11.
Row 14: K3, P3, K3, C4LK, P8.
Row 15: Rep row 9.
Row 16: K3, P3, K4, T5LK, P6.
Row 17: Rep row 7.
Row 18: K3, P3, K6, T5LP, P4.
Row 19: Rep row 5.
Row 20: K3, P3, K6, P2, C4LP, P3.
Row 21: Rep row 3.
Row 22: C4LP, P2, K6, P3, K3, P3.
Row 23: Rep row 1.
Row 24: P1, T5LP, K6, P3, K3, P3.
Row 25: P3, K9, P3, K3, P3.
Row 26: P3, T5LP, K4, P3, K3, P3.
Row 27: P5, K7, P3, K3, P3.
Row 28: P5, C4LP, [K3, P3] twice.
Row 29: P6, K6, P3, K3, P3.
Row 30: P6, C6B, P3, K3, P3.
Row 31: Rep row 29.
Row 32: P5, C4RK, [K3, P3] twice.
Row 33: Rep row 27.
Row 34: P3, T5RK, K4, P3, K3, P3.
Row 35: Rep row 25.
Row 36: P1, T5RP, K6, P3, K3, P3
Rep these 36 rows.
SLEEVES
Make 2, worked in the round, in K1, P1 rib, reverse stocking stitch and cables.
Using 3mm needle cast on 52(54:58:60) sts. Ensuring sts are not twisted, pm to show start of round and work in K1, P1 rib as foll:
Round 1: [K1, P1] to end of round.
Rep last round until sleeve meas 3cm from cast-on edge, inc 3 sts evenly across last round. 55(57:61:63) sts.
Change to 3.5mm needles and cont in Rev St st and cables as foll, working from chart or written instructions:
Next round: P17(18:20:21), work row 1 of cable panel, P to end of round.
Work 3 rounds as set above, working next row of panel each time.
Next round (inc): P2, M1P, patt to last 2 sts, M1P, P2. 57(59:63:65) sts.
Inc as set on foll 0th(9th:9th:8th) rounds until 57(67:81:81) sts, then on every foll 10th(10th:10th:9th) round until 79(83:89:95) sts.
Cont straight as set until sleeve meas 43(45:47:49)cm from cast-on edge, ending 6(7:8:9) sts before end of round.
Note: Make a note of last panel row worked to ensure both sleeves match.
Slip next 12(14:16:18) sts onto one holder and rem 67(69:73:77) sts onto second holder.
BODY
Worked in the round, in K1, P1 rib, reverse stocking stitch and cables.
Using 3mm needle cast on 258(286:310:338) sts. Ensuring sts are not twisted, pm to mark start of round and work in K1, P1 rib as foll:
Round 1: [K1, P1] to end of round.
Rep last round until work meas 3cm from cast-on edge.
Next round (inc): *K12(13:15:18), [M1, K9, M1, K15(18:20:22)] 4 times, M1, K9, M1, K12(13:15:18)*, pm; rep from * to * once more. 278(306:330:358) sts
Change to 3.5mm needles and cont in Rev St st and cables as foll:
Round 1: *Sl1, P6(7:9:12), [work row 1 of cable panel, P5(8:10:12)] 4 times, work round 1 of cable panel, P6(7:9:12), sl1*, sm; rep from * to * once more.
Round 2: *P7(8:10:13), [work row 2 of cable panel, P5(8:10:12)] 4 times, work row 2 of cable panel), P7(8:10:13)*, sm; rep from * to * once more.
Work 44 more rounds as set (row 10 of cable panel has just been completed).
Next round (dec): *Sl1, P2tog tbl, P4(5:7:10), [work next row of cable panel, P5(8:10:12)] 4 times, work next row of cable panel, P4(5:7:10), P2tog, sl1*, sm; rep from * to * once more. 274(302:326:354) sts.
Dec as set on foll 20th rounds until 266(294:318:346) sts.
Cont straight as set until work meas 40cm from cast-on edge, ending with an even-numbered panel row for next round and 6(7:8:9) sts before end of round.
Slip next 12(14:16:18) sts onto a stitch holder.
Join body and sleeves:
Next round: Patt 121(133:143:155) for front, leave next 12(14:16:18) sts on holder for underarm, pm, patt across 67(69:73:77) sts from sleeve holder, pm, patt 121(133:143:155) sts for back, pm, patt across 67(69:73:77) sts from rem sleeve holder. 376(404:432:464) sts.
Round 1: *Skp, patt to 2 sts before marker, K2tog, sm, K1, Skp, patt to 3 sts before marker, K2tog, K1*, sm; rep from * to * once more. 368(396:424:456) sts.
You now have 3 sts in St st at each raglan of garment.
Round 2: *Skp, patt to 2 sts before marker, K2tog, sm, K2, patt to 2 sts before marker, K2*, sm; rep from * to * once more. 364(392:420:452) sts.
Rounds 3 and 4: As round 2. 356(384:412:444) sts.
Rep last 4 rounds until 336(324:312:324) sts.
Sizes S, M and L only:
Next round: *Skp, patt to 2 sts before marker, K2tog, sm, K1, Skp, patt to 3 sts before marker, K2tog, K1*, sm; rep from * to * once more. 328(316:304:-) sts.
Next round: *Skp, patt to 2 sts before marker, K2tog, sm, K2, patt to 2 sts before marker, K2*, sm; rep from * once more. 324(312:300:-) sts.
Rep last 2 rounds until 228(252:300:-) sts.
All sizes:
Next round: *Skp, patt to 2 sts before marker, K2tog, sm, K1, Skp, patt to 3 sts before marker, K2tog, K1*, sm; rep from * to * once more. 220(244:292:316) sts.
Next round: *K1, patt to 1 st before marker, K1, sm, K2, patt to 2 sts before marker, K2*, sm; rep from * to * once more.
Rep last 2 rounds until 204(212:236:244) sts, ending after a straight round.
Shape front neck:
Next row (RS): Patt 20(22:24:26) as set, wrap next st, turn.
Next row (WS): Patt to 22(22:26:26) sts before wrapped st, wrap next st, turn.
Next row (dec, RS): Working decs at all raglan seams as before, patt to 3 sts before last RS wrapped st, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: Patt to 3 sts before last WS wrapped st, wrap next st, turn. Rep last 2 rows 4(4:6:6) times more. 156(164:172:180) sts.
Next row (RS): Patt to beg of round marker, picking up wraps as you work. Resume working in the round and cont as foll:
Next round: K to end, picking up the wraps as you work and AT THE SAME TIME dec 10 sts evenly across round. 146(154:162:170) sts.
Make collar:
Change to 3mm double-ended needles and work in K1, P1 rib as foll:
Round 1: [K1, P1] to end of round.
Rep last round until collar meas 9cm from start of rib.
Change to 3.5mm double-ended needles and cont in rib until collar meas 19cm from start of rib.
Cast off in rib.
FINISH
Weave in any ends on the WS of the work.
Choose a flat padded surface or blocking board, pin work out to measurements with WS facing. Cover with a damp cloth and gently steam. Leave to dry flat.
Graft sts at underarm.
