Cyclamen Sweater

**PDF Pattern includes:** Written explanation Cable Chart Photo reference Video link for technique **Difficulty:** Advanced Cyclamen sweater is a cable knitwear that inspired by cyclamen clusters. This oversized garment features an A-line silhouette, fold-down ribbing collar, seamless ribbing cables contrast with linen stitch, slim sleeve with raw edge and cut-out effect bottom ribbing trims. **WORKFLOW** Cyclamen sweater is worked from top down in ribbing cable stitch in one piece. **SIZES** 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 **GARMENT MEASUREMENTS** (WITH EASE) **Bust Circumference:** 106 (116) 128 (140) 154 cm [41.75 (45.5) 50.25 (55) 60.5 inches] **Without Collar Length** (from back neckline to bottom trim edge): 54 (56) 58 (61) 64 cm [21.25 (22) 22.75 (24) 25.25 inches] **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** 5 mm [US 8] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] ) 4 mm [US 6] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] ) ***OR*** required needle size to obtain gauge **GAUGE** (AFTER BLOCKING) In ribbing cable stitch using 5 mm [US 8] needles 33 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] In linen stitch using 5 mm [US 8] needles 18 sts x 37 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] **SIZE GUIDE** The sweater is intended for an oversized fit with approx. 10-20 cm [4-8 inches] of positive ease at body while a comparably slim fit at sleeves. It is designed to be about 10–20 cm [4-8 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference. To determine which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite LOOSE-fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly. *Photo shows a model with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size 1 with approx. 18 cm [7 inches] positive ease.* **SUGGESTED MATERIALS** 650 (650) 700 (750) 800 gr. Isager, Soft, 50 gr. / 125 m - E6S *Knit the sweater with 1 strand of soft.* **Yarn Alternatives** 1 strand of any worsted weight yarn would be a good choice.