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“Scandent” is a horticultural term to describe plants with a climbing mode of growth. In addition to the cables vining up the sleeves are sophisticated touches like the split hem, A-line shaping, and tubular edges, which all combine to create this warm and cozy sweater that is a delight to wear. I hope you like it too!

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Construction

The Scandent Sweater is knit from the top down with a circular yoke construction. Short rows are added to improve the fit. After working the yoke, stitches are put on hold for the sleeves while the body is worked. The hem is divided and each side is worked flat. After working the body, the sleeve stitches are picked up and worked in the round.

Techniques used

Tubular cast on in the round, German short rows, Italian sewn bind off, backward loop cast on, putting stitches on hold, cables worked on both the right side and wrong side, increases and decreases.

Measurements and Sizing

• All Gretchen Mac Design patterns are #sizeinclusive.
• Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
• Finished chest circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68)” / 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm.
• 4-8” / 10-20 cm ease recommended. Model has a 37” / 94 cm chest circumference; she is wearing size 4 (44” / 112 cm) with 7” / 18 cm ease.

Needles & Notions:

• US 8 / 5 mm and US 9 / 5.5 mm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge, 24-60” / 60-150 cm long for working the body in the round.
• DPNs or circular needles for Magic Loop in US 8 / 5 mm and US 9 / 5.5 mm, for working the sleeves and neckline.
• Stitch markers, cable needle, and tapestry needle.

Gauge: 18 sts and 27 rounds = 4” / 10 cm on US 9 / 5.5 mm after blocking.

Yarn & Yardage:

• CaMaRose Snefnug in color Gra Beige. 55% baby alpaca, 35% cotton, and 10% extra fine merino wool, 120 yds / 110 m and 50 g / 1.76 oz per skein.

• You will need 345 (395, 437, 486, 547, 596, 649, 723, 771, 842) g / 12.08 (13.83, 15.3, 17.01, 19.15, 20.86, 22.72, 25.31, 26.99, 29.47) oz.

• 828 (948, 1049, 1167, 1313, 1431, 1558, 1736, 1851, 2021) yds / 753 (863, 955, 1062, 1195, 1302, 1418, 1580, 1684, 1839) m.

• 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17) balls required.

Pattern has been professionally tech edited.