Vertical lines and elegant cable placement are the highlights of this classic hoodie. A wide overlapping button band and cozy hood add to the comfort of this sweater. And, like all of Kristen TenDyke's designs, it's engaging to knit, without being overly complicated!
Finished Measurements: 29¾ (33½, 37¼, 41, 44¾, 48½, 52¼)"
75.5 (85, 94.5, 104, 113.5, 123, 132.5) cm bust circumference, with 4" (10 cm) overlap for button band.
Yarn Requirements:
Shown in Mountain Meadow Wool's Cheyenne yarn
100% Mountain Merino
100 gram hank = approx 190 yards
9 (10, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) hanks in the Fern color, or approx 1650 (1790, 1940, 2100, 2260, 2400, 2570) yards in a comparable earth-friendly yarn.
Knitting Needles:
Size US 8 (5 mm): 32" circular.
Size US 7 (4.5 mm): straight
Or size to obtain gauge.
Notions:
Two cable needles; stitch markers; stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle; three 2¾" toggle buttons
Gauge:
17 sts and 26 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Rev St st; 23 sts in Back Cable Panel = 3" (7.5 cm) with larger needles. Take time to save time, check your gauge.
