The Mer sweater was inspired by my mother and was originally designed for her. As a woman who seeks elegance, simplicity, classic style, and of course soft things, I tried to bring all these elements into one design. The cables are inspired by waves and mimic their smooth, twisting motions. ‘Mer’ means ‘ocean’ in French, and also sounds a lot like ‘mere’ which means ‘mother’ in French. This fitted pullover with waist shaping uses a strand of alpaca and mohair yarn throughout the entire design. It feels like wearing a cloud, and is so soft and relaxing to knit.
This garment is knit top down starting with the turtleneck, and is knit seamlessly in the round. It’s a raglan-style construction, and is suitable for a knitter who can knit in the round, increase, decrease, and make cable crosses. Short rows are utilized and are written out row-by-row. You may choose to refer to the given charts or round-by-round for cable cross sections.

Sizes
- 1 (2, 3, 4, 5){6, 7, 8, 9} to fit
28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46){48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62}”
71-76 (81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117){122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158}cm bust

• This pattern is designed to be worn with 0-2” of negative ease. Meaning the measurements of the garment are 0-2” smaller than your body measurements. Choose from the sizes above to match your actual bust measurement.
• There are 3 turtleneck variations: short, medium, and tall. Sample shown in size 2 on a model with a 34” bust with the medium turtleneck variation.

Finished Garment Bust Circumference
28 (32, 36, 40, 44){48, 52, 56, 60}”

Suggested Yarn

• Any Sport/Fingering weight and Lace weight yarn held together throughout the entire design.
• I include yardage needed to make a 4x4in/10x10cm gauge swatch in the yarn requirements.
• Drops Garn Studio - DROPS Alpaca: 100% Alpaca, 1.8oz/183yds 50g/167m, Colorway: 9020 light pearl grey 5 (6, 7, 7, 8){8, 9, 10, 10} 50g balls, 915 (1098, 1281, 1281, 1464){1464, 1647, 1830, 1830} yards, 835 (1002, 1169, 1169, 1336){1336, 1503, 1670, 1670} meters
• Drops Garn Studio - DROPS Kid-Silk: 75% Mohair, 25% Silk, 0.9oz/230yds 25g/210m, Colorway: 07 light sky blue 4 (5, 6, 6, 7){7, 8, 8, 9} 25g balls, 920 (1150, 1380, 1380, 1610){1610, 1840, 1840, 2070} yards, 840 (1050, 1260, 1260, 1470){1470, 1680, 1680, 1890} meters
• These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

Needles

• US 2.5/3.0mm
• Circular needles for body and circular needles for magic loop or DPNs for neck and arms.
• Choose needle size to obtain the correct gauge.

Gauge

• 26 stitches and 36 rows in 4”/10cm in Stockinette Stitch, blocked and dried.
• Note: It is important for you to achieve the correct stitch and row gauge for the best fit of the finished garment. I used metal stainless steel circular knitting needles when designing this pattern.

Notions

• cable needle
• 2 lengths of scrap yarn
• stitch markers
• tapestry needle for weaving in ends

This pattern has been Testknit and tech edited.