The Luckenbooth is a traditional Scottish love symbol made of interlocking hearts. This pullover sweater with drop sleeves made in sport-weight yarn features the Luckenbooth symbol in the center panels which is surrounded by traditional cables. Sizes are offered for Teens size 12 through Women’s size 6X. The pattern is inspired by a beautiful pendant I acquired about 30 years ago.

Yarn: Sport weight Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino (382 yd/349 m per 100 g ball/skein) in color 105 Wasabi, or any yarn that will give you the same gauge.

Sizes: 12 (14, 16) XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)

Balls: 4 (4, 4) 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)

Yards: 1193 (1325, 1359) 1246 (1478, 1638, 1914, 2229, 2568, 2861, 3296, 3634, 3915)

Meters: 1091 (1212, 1243) 1140 (1352, 1498, 1751, 2039, 2349, 2617, 3014, 3323, 3580)

Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, or size needed to reach gauge; for body use a needle 32” or longer, for sleeves 12” or longer. You may substitute dpns for sleeves and neckband.

Notions:
Cable needle
Distinctive markers for left side, right side
Markers (optional to control placement of pattern motifs)
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: Body: 29 sts/34.7 rows = 4”/10 cm on US 4 needles across swatch of Horseshoe Cable, Right Traveling Cable, Horseshoe Cable, Luckenbooth Cable, Horseshoe Cable, Left Traveling Cable, Horseshoe Cable

Pattern includes Charts and Written Instructions.