Ears of rye are enlarged to become the focal point of this spectacular cardigan. The intricacy of the rye ear pattern is countered by the strictness of the ribbing, and echoed in the cabled detail of the slightly-raised waistline.

Level of Difficulty: Experienced

Measurements:

• Chest: 34¾ (38½) 41¾ (45) in / 88 (98) 106 (114) cm
• Length: 25¼ (26) 26¾ (27½) in / 64 (66) 68 (70) cm

Materials:

• LinSilk 10 (11) 11 (12) skeins (100g each)
• 8-10 buttons ¼ in / 20 mm diameter

Needles

• US sizes 6 and 7 / 4 and 4.5 mm
• Cable needle