Knitted Twisted Cables Sweater

Oh, the Knitted Twisted Cables Sweater is a cozy must-have for those chilly days! Picture yourself snuggled up in its soft warmth, wrapped in intricate twisted cables that add a touch of elegance to your outfit. This sweater is not just a piece of clothing; it's like a warm hug from a dear friend on a cold winter day. Pair it with your favorite jeans or leggings for a casual yet stylish look that will make you feel like you're walking in a winter wonderland. Whether you're relaxing at home or out for a stroll, this sweater is sure to keep you both comfortable and chic.

Materials: Approx. 880m/962 yards of yarn knitted with approx. 880m/962 yards of mohair. For a substitute, I recommend choosing a main material with structure like yak or alpaca blended wool, paired with a fluffier material like angora or brushed alpaca (but be careful with pilling effects).

Needles: Circular and double-pointed needles 4.5mm/US7 and 5mm/US8 or equivalents to achieve the correct gauge.

Gauge 10X10 cm: 18 stitches X 22 rows

Finished Size: 55cm/21.6in wide by 55cm/21.6in high for the body. 44cm/17.3in for the sleeves.

Front and Back Instructions:

Cast on 112 stitches on 4.5mm/US7 needles.

Knit 11 rows of 2/2 ribbing back and forth.

Continue on 5mm/US8 needles following the pattern 4 times in height, which is 96 more rows. Attention: place a marker on each side at the 60th row (start of the armholes).

On the 97th row, refer to the reduction diagrams for the back and front below to draw the necklines and shoulders.

Sleeves Instructions

Sew the back and front together up to the markers.

Pick up 72 stitches along the back and front with 5mm/US8 needles, 36 stitches on each side or 2 stitches every 3 rows.

Knit according to the diagram opposite, making sure to decrease 2 stitches every 10 rows by knitting 3 stitches together.

On the 97th row, switch to 4.5mm/US7 needles and knit 11 rows of 2/2 ribbing.

Bind off and repeat for the second sleeve in the same way.

Neckline Instructions

Pick up 84 stitches along the neckline of the front and back with 4.5mm/US7 needles.

Knit 9 rows in 1/1 ribbing.

Knit one purl row.

Knit 9 more rows in 1/1 ribbing and bind off.

Sew the top of the collar to the inside (it should fold right at the purl row) leaving a one-centimeter opening.

Slide a thin elastic inside to achieve the desired neckline dimension (mine is 47cm) and close the seam.

Weave in the ends and block.