French 75
French 75 is all about elegant cables and beautiful lines. The undulating motif is simple and eye catching, and knit in creamy white Corriedale, it’s got a classic look that can easily pair with almost anything in your closet.
Details that I loved while designing this: An unfinished hem that starts off the body with a few cable twists, the seed stitch side panels that provide contrast and a bit of texture, and the way the twisted edge cables on the front and back panels continue up to create the raglan seam.
A subtly vintage vibe is created with a longer “short” sleeve, a wide, shallow neckline accented with a deep ribbed collar, and a short length. (Which I think is the PERFECT silhouette to pair with anything high waisted right now…)
As always, I made sure the sweater body would be easy to modify for length or width, the neckline can be tweaked, and sleeves can be worked to any length you like. Notes are included in the PDF on where and how to customize the instructions to modify things as you need for your own body or wardrobe.
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Yarn: Magpie Nest Worsted (100% non-superwash Corriedale wool, 210 yds/192m per 3.5oz/100g skein). Sample shown in Natural.
If substituting, use worsted-weight wool that knits to gauge. I do not suggest a fabric with too much drape or one that is worked at a loose gauge, as that can lead to growth over time.
Gauge: 20sts/28rows per 4”/10cm in seed stitch and stockinette.
Needles: US 7/4.5mm, US 6/4mm
Sizes:
38.75(42,46,49,52.5)(55.5,57.75,62)”
98.5(106.75, 117,125,133.5)(141,146.75,157.5)cm
For fit shown, I suggest between 5-6”/12.75-15.25cm of positive ease at bust. Shown worn with approx. 5”/12.75cm of positive ease in photos.
Yardage:
1150(1250,1350,1450,1600)(1700,1750,1850)yds
1050(1150,1235,1325,1460)(1555,1600,1690)m