Dappled

Winter sunlight shines through the trees, dappling the newly fallen snow with patches of luminescence. This cleverly constructed sweater is a bright spot on a cold day as light and shadow intermingle to show off the cables that wrap around the torso. This sweater begins with an intricate cable panel worked on its own, with stitches picked up along each side to create the shape of the sweater. All cables are both charted and written. A photo tutorial guides the knitter through German short rows to shape both the shawl collar and sleeve caps, making this look entirely seamless. Instructions are given for buttonholes on either side of the sweater to create a versatile look for either a man or a woman. Choose a size with extra ease for a thick outer layer, then cozy up by the fire in your own Dappled cardigan.

SIZES 
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS 
This sweater is designed to be worn with with 1”-3” of positive ease. 
Bust: 32” (36”, 40”, 44”, 48”, 52”, 56”) 
Yoke Depth: 6.5” (7”, 7.5”, 8.5”, 9.25”, 9.75”, 10.25”) 
Length (Hem to Underarm): 15.25” (15.25”, 15.75”, 16.25”, 16.25”, 16.25”, 16.25”) 
Sleeve Length (Cuff to Underarm): 18” (18.5”, 18.5”, 19”, 19”, 19.5”, 19.5”) 
Upper Arm Circumference: 12” (12.5”, 13.5”, 14.5”, 16”, 18”, 19.5”)

YARN 
Neighborhood Fiber Co. STUDIO CHUNKY 
(100% superwash merino wool, 
275 yards / 8 ounces): 4 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins

Sample shown in ‘Woodberry’

YARDAGE 
XS: 1000 yds 
S: 1080 yds 
M: 1150 yds 
L: 1300 yds 
XL: 1450 yds 
2X: 1600 yds 
3X: 1780 yds

NEEDLES 
US 9 (5.5mm) and US 7 (4.5mm), or as required to meet gauge: For body- 40” (100cm) circular. For sleeves- DPNs or needles for small circumference in each size.

GAUGE 
16 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles

NOTIONS 
4-6 stitch markers, removable stitch markers (optional), cable needle, tapestry needle, five 1.25” buttons Samples shown with Katrinkles buttons

SKILL LEVEL 
Intermediate-- experience working cables is recommended