PALACIO is a lush sweater with plenty of my favorite knitting elements, from cables and texture to colorwork, and a generous fit for good measure. This makes for very interesting knitting, yet never difficult, and the resulting garment is incredibly squishy and comfortable.

CONSTRUCTION

The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down.
Starting with the back neck cast-on, the back is shaped with increases, then worked straight to the armholes and put on hold. Stitches are picked up from the back shoulder edges, worked to shape the neckline then joined at the front. The front is worked to the armholes and joined to the back. The lower body is worked in the round to the hem after completing a lateral cable band.
Neckband and sleeves are picked up and worked in the round.

YARN

The Plucky Knitter Luxe Merino Worsted (100% Merino Wool, 228 yds / 208 m – 105 g)
MC (Fisherman’s Wharf) 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 9) skeins
CC1 (Jelly Shoes) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
CC2 (Honey Wilkes) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein(s)
CC3 (Top O’ The Mountain) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein(s)
Or
MC 1233 (1246, 1318, 1434, 1519) (1654, 1719, 1848, 1915) yds / 1127 (1139, 1205, 1311, 1389) (1512, 1572, 1690, 1751) m
CC1 198 (207, 210, 220, 223) (234, 242, 255, 264) yds / 181 (189, 192, 201, 204) (214, 221, 233, 241) m
CC2 and CC3 138 (107, 105, 106, 105) (110, 117, 120, 128) yds / 126 (98, 96, 97, 96) (101, 107, 110, 117) m
of worsted yarn.

Please note that yardage is an estimate that can vary due to yarn nature, knitting style and size customization.

NEEDLES (suggested sizes)

Size A: US7 / 4. 5 mm circular needles (16”/ 40 cm, 24”/ 60 cm and 32”/ 80 cm or longer) – or size to obtain gauge/desired fabric.
Size B: US6 / 4 mm circular needles (12” / 30 cm, 16”/ 40 cm, 24”/ 60 cm and 32”/ 80 cm or longer) – or 1 size smaller than Size A needles. For shortest needle you can opt for DPNs or Magic Loop method.
Size C: US5 / 3.75 mm circular needles (12” / 30 cm, 24”/ 60 cm and 32”/ 80 cm or longer) – or 2 sizes smaller than Size A needles. For shortest needle you can opt for DPNs or Magic Loop method.
Size D: US4 / 3.5 mm circular needles (24”/ 60 cm) – or 3 sizes smaller than Size A needles.
Size E: US3 / 3.25 mm circular needles (16”/ 40 cm) – or 4 sizes smaller than Size A needles.
Size F: US3 / 3 mm circular needles (16”/ 40 cm) – or 5 sizes smaller than Size A needles.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge/desired fabric.

GAUGE

20 sts x 40 rows to 4” / 10 cm in Squish Stitch on Size A needles, after blocking.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease
25 to 35 cm / 10 to 14” positive ease.
Sample
Size 2 worn with 36 cm / 14.5” ease

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest circumference
108 (116, 124, 136, 144) (156, 164, 176, 184) cm / 43.25 (46.5, 49.5, 54.5, 57.5) (62.5, 65.5, 70.5, 73.5)’’