I started this design with the large cable panel at the center front. It reminded me of columns from ancient Greek architecture, so I expanded on this theme with very linear rows of cable ribbing. The straight lines of the all-over pattern and square neckline are softened by subtle waist shaping that takes place invisibly between ribs of the cable pattern. The fabric is quite stretchy, giving the sweater a comfy, relaxed fit while still looking sleek and tidy.

The sweater is worked flat, bottom-up, with set-in sleeves. The front, back, and sleeves are sewn, and the neckband is worked in the round by picking up stitches. Directions for optional waist shaping are included.

Finished Measurements:
-Bust circumference: 31 (35¼, 39½, 43¾) {46½, 51, 55½}“ / 78.5 (90, 100, 111.5) {118, 129.5, 141} cm.
-Length: 23 (24, 24½, 25½) {26, 26½, 26½}” / 58.5 (61, 62, 65) {66, 67.5, 67.5} cm

Designed to be worn with 2-4” / 5-10 cm positive ease at bust. Shown in Size S with 3” / 7.5 cm positive ease.
Full schematic is shown in images at left.

Materials
1000 (1150, 1250, 1400) {1525, 1775, 1800} yards/ 900 (1025, 1150, 1300) {1400, 1550, 1650} meters Berroco Ultra Wool (219 yards/ 200 meters per 2.5 ounce/ 71 gram skein; 100% superwash wool) in color 3319 Sky Blue.

Needles and Gauges:
US #5 (3.75mm) 24” / 60 cm circular needles, or two sizes smaller than needles used to obtain gauge.

US #7 (4.5mm) straight or circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.

On larger needles, in Edge Cable pattern, 25 sts x 25 rows = 4” / 10.2 cm after blocking. Adjust needle size if needed to obtain gauge.

Notions:
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers

Techniques:
The abbreviations page, which lists all techniques used, is pictured at left.
Pattern involves working multiple shapings (e.g. shoulders and neckline) simultaneously, while also adding or removing stitches from the stitch patterns. Explicit row-by-row directions are not provided, but general tips are given.

Ravelry Downloadable Pattern:
Pattern is a 12-page pdf, consisting of one cover page; four pages of information on sizing, materials, and written and charted stitch patterns; one page of abbreviations; 5 pages of instructions; and one schematic page.