Skill Level
Expert

Description
63 pages (includes detailed explanations of the techniques used, many photographs and diagrams to clarify the instructions and a lot of charts).

This seam-free, top-down sweater features an intricate, all-over cable pattern with integrated bust and hip darts to flatter the fuller figure. The cables emerge at the neckline, then gradually develop into elegant braids winding around a lattice framework. At the bottom edge, a snakehead motif crowns each braid, adding a touch of fun to the design (an alternative, snake-free version of the pattern is also provided).

This is a complex cable pattern and should only be attempted by experienced knitters who are very comfortable with cable patterns and working from charts. I do provide detailed instructions for all the cable crossings and other knitting techniques used in this pattern, but this is not a pattern for anyone who is new to cable knitting.

Assuming a stitch gauge of 41.5 sts = 10 cm (4 in), the dimensions of the sweater will be: bust 130 cm (51 in), waist 114 cm (45 in), hips 142 cm (56 in).

Smaller sizes: I do not provide instructions for knitting this sweater in non-plus sizes; however, knitters with experience in altering patterns should not find it difficult to modify this pattern so as to remove the bust and hip darts.

Larger sizes: For sizes larger than 3X I recommend adding gussets to the sides and arms to extend the width.

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