Willow PDF pattern

WILLOW

A bold plaited cable detail adds drama to a chunky raglan crewneck sweater. 

SIZING:

To fit chest circumference
81-86 (91-97:102-107:112-117:122-127) cm

32-34 (36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50) in

Actual chest circumference
98½ (107½:117:126:135½) cm

38¾ (42½:46:49¾:53¼) in

Actual length from hem to side shoulder

51½ (52½:55:57:58) cm

20¼ (20¾:21½:22½:23) in

Sleeve seam ( under arm)

36 (37:38:39:39) cm

14¼ (14½:15:15½:15½) in

YARN

Jo Storie British Barefaced Chunky (Chunky weight; 80% Bluefaced Leicester wool/20% baby alpaca; 106m/116yds per 100g skein)

6 (7:8:9:10) x 100g skeins in Silver Birch

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES

1 pair of 6mm (UK 4/US 10) knitting needles

1 pair of 7mm (UK 2/US 10½-11) knitting needles

A 6mm (UK 4/US 10) circular needle, 40cm long for neckband

Stitch markers, Cable needle, Stitch holders or waste yarn

TENSION:

13 sts and 18 rows to 10cm over st st using 7mm needles, after light steaming.

13 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over 1x1 rib using 6mm needles.

16 st cable panel measures 6cm wide

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate