The cable work in this ‘tween sweater evokes images of rockets launching into the great unknown, of space flight and exploring the deep reaches of our universe. For the astronaut, the physicist, the creator of robotics… may he or she be covered in stitches of love. Safe travels!

This pattern is FREE!

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Skill Level:
Intermediate

Skills Needed:
Knit, purl, picking up stitches, cables, three-needle bind-off

Chest measurements:
28”, 30”, 32”, 34”

Materials:
Cascade Yarns® Pacific® Chunky
60% acrylic, 40% Superwash Merino Wool
(100 g (3.5 oz) / 120 yds (110 m)
4 (5,6,7) skeins chunky weight yarn, color #73 (Denim)

SPECIAL NOTE: The model of 28” used nearly four entire skeins. An extra skein is recommended for back up in the event the knitter has different gauge or wishes to make changes.

US 10 (6.0 mm)/24” Circular Knitting Needles
US 10 to accommodate circular neckline in method of knitter’s choice
US 8 (5.0 mm)/16” Circular Knitting Needles
US 8 to accommodate circular sleeve ribbing and bind off
Tapestry needle
Cable needle
Stitch holders

Gauge:
14 sts x 18 rows = 4” (10 cm)