Elegant chain link cables framed by a welt pattern adorn this casual sweater. It is knitted straight from the bottom and up in parts with extra ease for comfort. 4ply Shetland wool was used for the original for its lightness and colour. The round neck makes it easy to wear over a crisp shirt or your favorite t-shirt.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)

Finished measurements:
Bust: 88 (95, 100, 110, 122, 132) cm/34.75 (37.5, 39.25, 43.25, 48, 52)“
Length: 55 (56, 57, 58, 59, 60) cm/21.75 (22, 22.5, 22.75, 23.25, 23.5)”
Sleeve length: 45 (45.5, 45.5, 45.5, 47, 47) cm/19.25 (19.75, 19.75, 19.75, 20, 20)“

Yarn: 4ply Shetland wool 1045 (1134, 1218, 1386, 1554, 1722) m/1143 (1240, 1332, 1516, 1699, 1883) yds.

Needles: 3 mm/US 2.5 circular needle (40 cm/16”) for neckband.
2 sets of 3.25 mm/US 3 circular needle (60 cm/24”) for body and tucks.
3.25 mm/US 2 circular needle (40 cm/16”) for neckband.
Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge.

Notions: 2 cable needles (cn), stitch holders, stitch markers and yarn needle.

Gauge: 51-sts Chain Link Cable Panel measures 13 cm/5.5” across.
23 sts and 32 rows in Welt pattern measures 10 cm/4” square.

Notes: The straight sweater is worked from the bottom and up in parts and then sewn together. The cables are gathered before the neck bind-off to keep their volume.

Pattern leaflet with Ravelry download code.