Shoreline Sweater

The Shoreline Sweater features saddle shoulders that are shaped using short rows for a comfortable yet structured fit. The sweater has a subtle all-over cable motif that adds texture without compromising drape. Both the saddle shoulders and gentle cables bring a timeless style with a polished result. Sizes XXS (XS) S (M/L) XL/2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) Finished Bust Circumference 38 (42) 45¾ (49½) 53¼ (57¼) 61 (64¾)" \[95 (105) 114.5 (124) 133.5 (143) 152.5 (162) cm\] The Shoreline Sweater has 10-12" \[25-30 cm\] of positive ease for sizes XXS-M and gradually less positive ease for sizes L-5XL. Sizes XXS (XS) S (M/L) XL/2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) correspond to a bust circumference of 28 (30) 34 (38/42) 45/48 (52) 56 (60)" \[71 (76) 86 (96.5/106.5) 114/122 (132) 142 (152) cm\] (the final size of garment will be an additional 10-12" \[25-30 cm\]). This means that if you measure a 34" \[86 cm\] bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 45¾" \[114.5 cm\]. Sample shown modeled is 5' 2" \[157 cm\] tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 11¾" \[29.5 cm\] positive ease. Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4 x 4" \[10 x 10 cm\] in textured pattern worked flat on 5 mm (US Size 8) needles, blocked Needle Size 5 mm (US Size 8) 16, 32 and/or 40" \[40, 80 and/or 100 cm\] circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge 4.5 mm (US Size 7) 16, 32 and/or 40" \[40, 80 and/or 100 cm\] circular needles 3.75 mm (US Size 5) 16" \[40 cm\] circular needles 3.25 mm (US Size 3) 16" \[40 cm\] circular needles Materials 350 (400) 400 (450) 500 (550) 550 (600) g Ístex Fjallalopi (100% Icelandic wool, 50 g = 164 yds) in colorway Frost Grey 3054, 7 (8) 8 (9) 10 (11) 11 (12) skeins *held together with* 125 (150) 150 (175) 200 (200) 200 (225) g Biches & Bûches Le Petit Silk & Mohair (30% silk and 70% mohair, 25 g = 230 yds) in colorway Grey Beige, 5 (6) 6 (7) 8 (8) 8 (9) skeins *Note:* Two strands are held together throughout the project: one strand of sport or light dk weight and one strand of lace weight yarn, but you may choose to knit this sweater using only a single strand of dk weight yarn, as long as you can meet the correct gauge Notions 3 stitch markers, including one to denote BOR; cable needle; extra cables; tapestry needle; row counter (optional) Techniques Knitting flat, knitting in the round, *cabling*, long-tail cast-on, *backwards loop cast-on*, *increasing*, decreasing, *German Short Rows*, holding stitches, *picking up stitches*, *Italian bind-off*, wet blocking. *Indicates linked video support* Schematic included.