Blatna - Sweater

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Finished bust circumference: 90.5 (96, 106.5, 112, 122.5) [128, 138.5, 144, 154.5, 160] cm / 35.75 (37.75, 42, 44, 48.25) [50.5, 54.5, 56.75, 60.75, 63]” – recommended to be worn with 10 cm / 4” of positive ease at the bust.

YARN
By Laxtons, Wooltrace DK (100% British Wool; 220 metres / 241 yards per 100 g)

1095 (1150, 1205, 1250, 1380) [1450, 1545, 1630, 1720, 1830] metres / 1200 (1260, 1320, 1365, 1510) [1585, 1690, 1785, 1880, 2000] yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway Frosted Sage. Laura wears a size 3 with 22.5 cm / 9" of positive ease.

NEEDLES
3.75 mm / US 5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
3.75 mm / US 5 DPNs (or needle size to obtain gauge)
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle with a cable length of 40 cm / 16”, or DPNs (or needle one size smaller than main needle to obtain gauge)

This pattern uses the magic loop technique. To use double-pointed needles, divide sts between 4 needles and rearrange accordingly.

GAUGE
19 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round and worked flat, in stockinette stitch, on larger needle, after blocking)
29 sts x 27 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in Chart A, on larger needle, after blocking)
25 sts x 29 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in 1x1 rib, on smaller needle, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins)
• Cable needle
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn and/or 2 stitch holders
• Stitch marker
• Tape measure

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• Cable Cast-On
• Cables
• Mattress stitch
• Reading your knitting
• Standard Bind-Off

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Laura Alden
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab & Jen Hurley
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Back neck width: 16 (16.75, 17.5, 17.5, 18.5) [18.5, 19.25, 19.25, 20, 20.75] cm / 6.25 (6.5, 7, 7, 7.25) [7.25, 7.5, 7.5, 7.75, 8.25]”
• Front neck drop: 9.25 cm / 3.75”
• Shoulder width: 14.75 (15.5, 17.75, 19.25, 21.5) [22.75, 25, 26.5, 28.75, 29.5] cm / 5.75 (6, 7, 7.5, 8.5) [9, 9.75, 10.5, 11.25, 11.5]”
• Armhole depth: 17.75 (18.5, 19.25, 20, 21.5) [21.5, 23, 24.5, 26.75, 28.75] cm / 7 (7.25, 7.5, 7.75, 8.5) [8.5, 9, 9.75, 10.5, 11.25]”
• Crossback width: 45.25 (48, 53.25, 56, 61.25) [64, 69.25, 72, 77.25, 80] cm / 17.75 (19, 21, 22, 24) [25.25, 27.25, 28.25, 30.5, 31.5]”
• Bust circumference: 90.5 (96, 106.5, 112, 122.5) [128, 138.5, 144, 154.5, 160] cm / 35.75 (37.75, 42, 44, 48.25) [50.5, 54.5, 56.75, 60.75, 63]”
• Side length from underarm: 35.5 (36.25, 36.25, 37, 37.75) [37.75, 37.75, 37.75, 39.25, 40] cm / 14 (14.25, 14.25, 14.5, 14.75) [14.75, 14.75, 14.75, 15.5, 15.75]"
• Sleeve length from underarm: 49.75 (48.25, 46.75, 45.25, 44) [42.5, 41, 39.5, 38.25, 38] cm / 19.5 (19, 18.5, 17.75, 17.25) [16.75, 16.25, 15.5, 15, 15]”
• Sleeve cuff circumference: 21 (21, 21, 21, 24) [24, 24, 24, 27, 27] cm / 8.25 (8.25, 8.25, 8.25, 9.5) [9.5, 9.5, 9.5, 10.75, 10.75]”
• Total body length: 57 (58.5, 59.25, 60.75, 63) [63, 64.5, 66, 69.75, 72.5] cm / 22.5 (23, 23.25, 24, 24.75) [24.75, 25.5, 26, 27.5, 28.5]”