Simply Cable Sweater by Lenes Knitwear, No 20 + silk mohair yarn kit ex pattern (UK, DE, NO)

Yarn kit for Simply Cable Sweater in Önling No 20 + silk mohair (ex pattern)

Simply Cable Sweater is an oversize raglan sweater with a turtleneck and a boxy fit. The neck is worked in rib and folded. The sleeves features a central cable which adds a unique touch to the sweater. Both sleeves and body are finished with wide ribbed edges. 

If you have never worked cables before, the Simply Cable Sweater is a very good place to start, as the pattern includes written explanations for short rows and cables as well as charts.

Difficulty level: 3 out of 5

Please note: This kit does not include a pattern. You can purchase the English / German / Norwegian pattern directly with the designer, Lenes Knitwear HERE

Designed by Lene Krogh for Lenes Knitwear. 

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)

Measurements:
Bust circumference (the finished sweater): 111 (115) 120 (125) 134 (144) 149 (154) cm / 43.75 (45.25) 47.25 (49.25) 52.75 (56.75) 58.75 (60.75) inches
To fit bust circumference: 80-85 (86-91) 92-98 (99-105) 106-114 (115-123) 124-130 (131-140) cm / 31.5-33.5 (33.75-35.75) 36.25-38.5 (39-41.25) 41.75-45 (45.25-48.5) 48.75-51.25 (51.5-55) inches
Length: 55 (57) 60 (62) 65 (67) 69 (71) cm / 21.75 (22.5) 23.5 (24.5) 25.5 (26.5) 27.25 (28) inches
Sleeve length: 47 (48) 49 (49) 48 (47) 46 (46) cm / 18.5 (19) 19.25 (19.25) 19 (18.5) 18 (18) inches

The fit is oversize with a positive ease of 20-25 cm / 7.75-9.75 inches, less in the largest sizes. The model in the picture is wearing a size M with 25 cm / 9.75 inches of positive ease.

Materials Önling No 20 + Önling No 10
Color A: 250 (250) 300 (350) 350 (400) 500 (500) g / (5) 6 (7) (8) 9 (10) 10 balls Önling No 20, 100% shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport

Held together with

Color B: 125 (125) 150 (175) 200 (225) 250 (250) grams / 5 (5) 6 (7) 8 (9) 10 (10) balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace

Worked with one strand Önling No 20 and one strand Önling No 10 = two strands held together throughout. 

Recommended circular needles size 4 and 5 mm / US 6 and 8, 80 cm / 32 in (use the magic loop method for small circumferences if preferred).

9 stitch markers
Stitch holders or stitch wires.
It may be beneficial to use markers in different colors to mark the transitions to the left and right sleeves.

Gauge: 17 sts and 26 rows in stockinette stitch on 5 mm / US 8 needles = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches after washing and blocking.
Note! Only use the gauge swatch as a guide and measure your work as you go.

Procedure:
The sweater is worked from the top down. First, the neck ribbing. Then, short rows and raglan increases are worked to shape the neckline. Raglan increases continue on the yoke. At the same time, cables are worked on the sleeves according to the chart. The work is divided for the body and sleeves, and the cables on the sleeves are continued. The sweater is finished with wide ribbed edges on the body and sleeves.

Please note:
The price of the yarn kit is calculated based on the amount of yarn included, which is the amount we have used to knit the design according to the above measurements. Should you need more yarn, additional yarn can be purchased at regular prices by placing an order and state lot number in the comment box at checkout. All designs have been thoroughly calculated and tested.