Oversized Cable Pullover by Shiri Mor

Oversized Cable Pullover

Knitting
August 2007
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in broken rib using #8 needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
2652 yards (2425 m)
Bust 47 (54, 60)”/119.5 (137, 152)cm
English
This pattern is available for free.

Note While featured on one of the 10 Silver Anniversary covers (Vogue Knitting, Fall 2007), the directions are only available online.

Sizes:

  • Small/Medium (Large/X-Large, 2X/3X)
  • Bust: 47 (54, 60)“ / 119.5 (137, 152)cm
  • Length: 29-1/2 (31, 35)“ / 74.5 (80, 89)cm
  • Upper arm: 16 (18, 20-1/2)“ / 40.5 (45.5, 52)cm

Gauges & Needles Needed:
This garment is sized by using different needle sizes.

Size Small/Medium:

  • Size US#8/5mm needles
  • 18 sts and 27 rows = 4”/10cm in broken rib
  • 15 sts = 1-7/8” / 4.5cm in small double cable

Size Large/X-Large:

  • Size US#9/5.5mm needles
  • 16 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10cm in broken rib
  • 15 sts = 2-1/8” / 5.5cm in small double cable

Size 2X/3X:

  • Size US#10-1/2/6.5mm needles for 2X/3X
  • 14 sts and 20 rows = 4”/10cm in broken rib
  • 15 sts = 2-1/2” / 6.5cm in small double cable

From pattern description:
“Shiri Mor designed this oversized cable pullover.”

From Vogue Knitting, Fall 2007:
“For this of-the-moment pullover, Shiri Mor went extra-big on both cables and silhouette, enveloping the wearer in a luscious blend of ‘Royal Llama Silk’ by Plymouth Yarn Co.”

Exclusive 25th anniversary “Bigger is Better!” pattern.

Difficulty level 3 Intermediate

MATERIALS
• 26 1¾oz/50g skeins (each approx 102yd/93m) of Plymouth Yarn Co. Royal Llama Silk (llama/silk) in #1002 silver
• One pair size 8 (5mm) needles (for Small/Medium); size 9 (5.5mm) (for Large/ X-Large); size 10½ (6.5mm) (for size 2X/3X), OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Cable needle (cn)