Que Syrah Syrah is a simple spring pullover, featuring lots of ribbed texture and just a few delicate lace cables.

It’s got a classic drop shoulder silhouette, and is worked to a short length. The hem is knit at a subtly smaller gauge than the body for a bit of shaping, and it’s got the generous sleeves that I’m kind of loving this season. The paired lace cables are placed on the ribbed background so they fall at your collarbones and outer neckline. I love how the cables work with the rib, and how the lace here is feminine, but subtle.

As always, pattern elements are easy to modify, and notes are in the pattern on adjusting length, body shaping, neckline, or your sleeve shape. Larger sizes have additional cables to keep the proportion of rib vs cable constant as the sweater is graded upwards.

I made my sample in the Dusk colorway of Hudson & West Forge, which gives me the perfect pale pink vibes I want in a summery sweater, and I know I’ll wear it with everything I own as soon as the season changes. I love the fabric created by the Corriedale wool in this design. The heather keeps the colors soft, yet defined in pattern. And the fiber itself knits up crisp and light and lofty - which is perfect to wear in warmer weather, and soft enough to wear against my arms when I’ve got a tank underneath.

Que Syrah Syrah is worked in the round from the bottom up and split into front and back at armholes. The two pieces are then knit flat to shoulders, which are seamed. Once seamed, stitches for sleeves and collar are picked up around the neckline and armhole openings and worked in the round to end.

As always, notes are in the pattern to adjust this sweater for fit in a number of ways. See the test knits for some options!

Cable sections are both written and charted.

Sample is shown in size 38.75”/98.5cm. As noted previously, larger sizes have additional cables on front and back.

Sizes
34.75(38.75,42.75,46.75,50.75)(54,58,62,66)”
88.25(98.5,108.5,118.75,129)(137.25,147.25,157.5,167.75)cm

Measurements are based on actual size of finished, blocked sweater. For fit shown, choose the size that allows for about 4”/10cm of positive ease, based on bust. If choosing an alternate fit/amount of ease, check all measurements to be sure you like the fit in shoulders, neckline, and sleeves. As noted above, modifications are easy - but you want to plan ahead!

Yardage per size
1100(1200,1300,1400,1550)(1700,1800,1900,2000)yds 1005(1100,1190,1280,1420)(1555,1645,1740,1830)m
The above estimates do include between 10 and 15% buffer, so if you are a little short, don’t worry!

Yarn Thoughts
If substituting yarn, I suggest a wool or wool blend in a worsted-weight yarn. A woolen-spun fiber in a solid, semi-solid, tweed or heather should give you a light and airy fabric similar to mine, will block out to size, and is likely to show the pattern details well.

A yarn with a touch of drape might also work and a subtle speckle or a mohair/suri halo would be beautiful here. I do not suggest yarns with pronounced texture or variegation.

Memory in substitute yarns may vary, and in a ribbed fabric this is important to pay attention to. Some yarns will change your gauge when worked in rib, especially superwash yarns or those that contain nylon. Block all swatches and let them dry before noting your gauge to be sure your sweater will fit as intended.

Substitute yarns or modifications to the pattern may also affect the quantity of yarn needed.