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Cyclamen Sweater

Cyclamen Sweater

$6.50Price
PDF Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Cable Chart
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty:  Advanced 
 
Cyclamen sweater is a cable knitwear that inspired by cyclamen clusters. This oversized garment features an A-line silhouette, fold-down ribbing collar, seamless ribbing cables contrast with linen stitch, slim sleeve with raw edge and cut-out effect bottom ribbing trims.
 
WORKFLOW
Cyclamen sweater is worked from top down in ribbing cable stitch in one piece.
 
SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4) 5
 
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (WITH EASE)
Bust Circumference:  
106 (116) 128 (140) 154 cm 
[41.75 (45.5) 50.25 (55) 60.5 inches] 
 
Without Collar Length (from back neckline to bottom trim edge):  
54 (56) 58 (61) 64 cm 
[21.25 (22) 22.75 (24) 25.25 inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
5 mm [US 8] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
4 mm [US 6] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
 
GAUGE (AFTER BLOCKING)
In ribbing cable stitch using 5 mm [US 8] needles
33 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
In linen stitch using 5 mm [US 8] needles
18 sts x 37 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
SIZE GUIDE
The sweater is intended for an oversized fit with approx. 10-20 cm [4-8 inches] of positive ease at body while a comparably slim fit at sleeves. It is designed to be about 10–20 cm [4-8 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference. 
 
To determine which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite LOOSE-fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly. 
 
Photo shows a model with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size 1 with approx. 18 cm [7 inches] positive ease.
 
SUGGESTED MATERIALS 
650 (650) 700 (750) 800 gr.        
Isager, Soft, 50 gr. / 125 m - E6S
 
Knit the sweater with 1 strand of soft.
 
Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any worsted weight yarn would be a good choice.
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