Apiary
An allover squishy cable pullover that's sure to keep you warm and cozy all winter long! Take your cabling skills to the next level with this showstopper garment!
SIZES
This pattern is available in 9 sizes, and is designed to fit approximate bust sizes of 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) (46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64) in / 76-81 (86-91, 96-101, 106-112) (117-122, 127-132, 137-142) (147-152, 157-162) cm.
Finished Chest Circumference: 38 (40.5, 46, 48.5) (54, 56.5, 62) (64.5, 70) in / 96.5 (103, 117, 123) (137, 143.5, 157.5) (164, 178) cm
Intended Ease: +6-8 in
Sample shown is size 1 on 32-inch bust circumference.
YARN
Biches & Bûches Le Gros Lambswool (100% Lambswool)
7 (8, 8, 9) (10, 10, 11) (12, 12) skeins
Shown in Dark Blue
NEEDLES
US 5, 32-inch circular
US 5, 16-inch circular
US 8, 32-inch circular
US 8, 24-inch circular
Spare US 5 circular needle
Spare US 8 circular needle
Cable needle
NOTIONS
Stitch holder or scrap yarn
Stitch markers
Locking stitch markers
Blocking wires & t-pins (optional, but recommended)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
GAUGE
24 sts and 28 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in Honeycomb Cable Pattern, on US 8 needles, after blocking
18 sts and 28 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in Elongated Cable Pattern, on US 8 needles, after blocking
TECHNIQUES
Long-Tail Tubular Cast On
Decreasing
Sloped Bind Off
Selvedge Edge
Cables
Tubular Bind Off (Kitchener Stitch)
Seaming
Knitting in the Round
Picking up Stitches