Pattern includes:
Pattern Chart
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty: Advanced

Pisa sweater is inspired by Leaning Tower of Pisa and designed to create a tilted cable world. This oversized garment features overall poncho-like fitting, long-short left & right, bio color reversible front & back, asymmetrical cable pattern and ribbing trims.

Pisa sweater is worked by pieces and then graft to shape the sweater.

SIZES
1 (2) 3

MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference (approx.):
136 (142) 154 cm 53.5 (55.9) 60.6 inches
Overall Length (from top collar edge to longest bottom edge):
74 (76) 80 cm 29.1 (30) 31.5 inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4.5 mm US 7 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
5 mm US 8 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
6 mm US 10 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
5 mm US 8 double-pointed needles (15 cm 6 inches )

KNITTING DENSITY
In mixed cables Uneven Cable, p2, Central Cable using 6 mm US 10 needles
21 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches
If mixed cable knitting density is in between 21 sts - 23 sts range for your preferred light weight yarn and you are not seeking an extreme-oversized fit, it’s ok for the project.

In ribbing (k2, p2) stitch using 5 mm US 8 needles
14 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SIZE GUIDE
Sweater is intended for a front-back reversible poncho-feel fit. How oversized the sweater (larger in circumference than your bust measurement) is determined by your preference. Size 1 is designed for a slightly loose look, suitable for underneath coat. Size 2 is designed for typical approx. 20 cm 7.9 inches positive ease look, suitable for matching with winter vest or wearing itself. Size 3 is designed to be a statement outwear piece with XL feel fit, suitable for wearing itself or with under layers.

The photos demonstrate how a size 3 wears on a person with chest circumference of 88 cm 34.6 inches, a typical size XS/S.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Front & Trim Yarn
300 (350) 400 gr.
Itoricot Knitting, Tweed, 100 gr. / 280 m - Light Grey
3 (3) 3 disk
Honer och Eir, unspun wool, Light Grey
Back Yarn
250 (300) 350 gr.
Itoricot Knitting, Tweed, 100 gr. / 280 m - Blue
2 (3) 3 disk
Honer och Eir, unspun wool, Light Blue

Knit the sweater with 1 strand of tweed and 1 strand of unspun wool holding together.

Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of DK / worsted (8 ply) yarn pairing with 1 strand of fingering (4 ply) yarn
OR
1 strand of any aran (12 ply) yarn
LIGHT WEIGHT yarn is ideal substitution because cable knitting tends to be thick and bulky.