Cadillac Marg
Cadillac Marg features a slightly shaped neckline and deep cuffs in a contrast color because I could not decide on a single shade of the new Bread and Butter Everyday Worsted from A Verb For Keeping Warm. I really, really needed to buy at least ONE skein in a contrast because the options were too gorgeous not to.
Worked seamlessly from the top down, Cadillac Marg is a simple pullover. The collar and cuffs satisfied my color needs, and then I didn’t want to take away from how gorgeous this bouncy, round merino looks in stockinette. There are subtle flecks of color in each shade, so the options are all stunning and complex and stockinette really allows them to shine. See the photos below for some combos that Verb For Keeping Warm has created…
See the bundles that Verb has created here…
With that in mind, instead of adding different textures all over the sweater, I went for one bold cable panel at front. I did chose 3 motifs that incorporate some fun and varied elements into that panel though. I’ve got some elegant, undulating cables, a deeply textured twisted column with a slipped line at center, and a cool border on each side that uses wrapped stitches to transition from the cable panel to the stockinette body beautifully.
Short rows shape the neckline, and it’s a very slight curve this time, creating more of a boat neck. Since this yarn is soft enough to wear against my skin, I plan to wear this sweater without a layer underneath or a shawl on top and this higher collar will keep me warm. (Of course it’s also easily modified for a deeper or rounder shape if you prefer.)
Sleeves are generous but not overhwelming, and I love that the cuffs are just a little longer than usual to show off the contrast color. Lastly, since the cable detail continues down into to the hem, I opted not to add more color at my waist, but instead worked a deep, cozy ribbing to show off the textures once more.
As always, mods to the shape or fit of this design are easily added and notes are in the pattern on where and how you can do so. Some of my testers also worked their sweaters in one color if you would like to see a solid version, and the Verb Sample has a bit of a deeper ribbing at the neckline, another mod I kind of love.
The cable panel is both written and charted.
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Yarn: Bread and Butter everyday worsted, (100% US Merino Wool, 200yds/183m per 3.5oz/ 100g skein). Sample shown in Lantana and Long Shadows.
If substituting yarn, choose a fiber that knits to pattern gauge in a fabric that you like. I suggest using a heavy worsted or light Aran weight yarn, or combining strands to achieve gauge. I like this best in a heather, a tweed, a solid or a subtly variegated colorway. Be sure to swatch to ensure gauge and make sure your cables will show up in your chosen yarn.
Gauge:
18 stitches and 24 rounds in 4”/10cm in stockinette on larger needle.
20 sts and 28 rounds in ribbing on smaller needle.
Cable panel at front is 6-7.5”/15.25-19cm wide, depending on size worked.
Gauge is based on final, blocked fabric.
Needles: US#8/5mm for body, US#7/4.5mm for collar and cuffs, or size to get gauge. I recommend long circulars for body, and preferred method for working small circumferences on sleeves and around collar.
Sizes:
33.25(37,39.5,43,46.75)(49.25,53.5,58.75,62.75)”
84.5(94,100.25,109.25,118.75)(125,136,149.25,159.25)cm
Sample worn with 3”/7.75cm of positive ease.
Yardage:
Color A, Lantana:
800(900,1000,1100,1250)(1350,1450,1600,1750)yds
735(825,915,1005,1145)(1235,1325,1465,1600)m
Color B, Long Shadows:
100(150,150,175,175)(175,200,200,200)yds
90(135,135,160,160)(160,185,185,185)m