The Breath of Autumn Cable Sweater is an oversized, comfortable yet elegant garment with beautiful texture. A hand dyed merino and cashmere blend yarn adds cosy, luxurious softness that just begs to be worn when the air turns crisp and the leaves begin their glowing transformation.

EDITED BY:
Josephine Cush

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Intermediate

SIZING:
Actual Hip- S 38” (96.5 cm) M 42” (106.5 cm) L 46” (117 cm) XL 50” (127 cm) XXL 54” (137 cm)

Finished Hip- S 44” (111.5 cm) M 49 (124.5 cm)
L 52” (132 cm) XL 58” (147 cm) XXL 61” (155 cm)
Garment has approx 6” positive ease at lower body.

YARN USED:
Essence of Autumn Yarn - Heather Worsted: 80% SW Merino/10% Cashmere/10% Nylon, 4 oz (115 g), 210 yds (192 m)

This is a worsted weight 4 ply yarn with a recommended gauge of 16-20 sts using 4.5-5.5 mm (US 7-9) needle.

Colour/Quantity:
Cobblestones of Scotland - 8 (9, 9, 10, 11) skeins.

MATERIALS:
One set of 41⁄2 mm (US 7) needles (or size to obtain gauge, either straight or circular), tapestry needle, cable needle, stitch holder, stitch marker.

Note: Sample is sewn together using an optional 3 Needle Bind Off technique. If you wish to use this method you will need 3 circular needles of the same size used to knit the sweater.

STITCH PATTERNS:
Reverse Stockinette Stitch
2x4 Ribbing
Charted Cables

Full written instructions for the sweater as well as cable charts and schematic are included.

Video tutorials are also included in the pattern or they can be watched through the links below:

How To Sew Together A Sweater - Using 3 Needle Bind Off Part 1
How To Sew Together A Sweater - Using 3 Needle Bind Off Part 2
The Mattress Stitch - How To Join Knit Pieces Together