Women's Sweater in Chunky Scooped Hem and Cable Style
Level of Difficulty –Intermediate
Knitted with 2 yarns together of Adorn Silky Merino DK, this sweater has raglan sleeves and is worked in reverse stocking stitch with a cable feature extending up the centre of the sleeves and into the collar.
Designed to be a baggy fit, this garment has a gently scooped hem at the back that is achieved with short rows. If you do not want a scooped back hem, work the back the same as for the front.
Measurements
Fits Bust Size – 80 (91, 96, 105, 110, 115) cm
Circumference – 101 (112, 117, 122, 133, 138) cm
Side Length (from shoulder to hem) – 62 (64, 66, 68, 70, 72) cm
Sleeve Length (from beginning of cuff to raglan armhole) – 36 (38, 39, 40, 40, 42) cm
Raglan Armhole Depth – 29 (30, 31, 32, 33, 34) cm
Depth of Polo Neck Collar – 9 (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) cm
Materials
- Adorn Silky Merino DK – 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26) balls
- 5mm needles, 5.5mm 60cm circular needles, 4 long stitch holders, stitch markers, blunt sewing needle with a big eye
Tension
Using 2 yarns together of Adorn Silky Merino DK and with 6.5mm needles in stocking stitch – 14 sts and 23 rows for a 10cm square.
Note: use another knitting needle size if you are not getting the correct tension (use bigger s to lower the number of stitches or smaller needles to increase the number of stitches).
