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Sonaike Sweater
Sylvia says..
“The inspiration for the jumper was a fabric sample from contemporary textile designer Eva Sonaike. The pattern resembled a cable pattern and I couldn’t wait to play with it to achieve a similar eff ect using twisted stitches and some two-stitch cables”
Sonaike, worked in DK yarn, is a slightly cropped jumper with set-in sleeves.
The jumper is worked flat in pieces from the bottomup.
The neckband is picked up and worked in the round.
The jumper features a cable pattern on the body with a twisted stitch pattern on a background of reverse stocking stitch.
The cable pattern can be worked from a chart or from written instructions.
Contrast yarn is used in parts of the cable to add a striking interest to the jumper. Cut 30cm lengths of CC before starting; use one length for each vertical section of pattern, stranding MC across the WS of the work.
Designed by
Syliva Watts-Cherry
Yarn used
West Yorkshire Spinners Colourlab DK
About the yarn
DK; 225m per 100g ball; 100% wool
Tension
22 (22.5) sts x 30 (31) rows = 10cm measured over St st (cable patt) on larger needles
Needles used
3.75mm DPNs
3.75mm straight
4mm straight
Other supplies
stitch markers
2 stitch holders or waste yarn
tapestry needle
Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X), designed to fit with 5-10cm ease
Shown in size M on Alicia who is a UK size 12
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