Sazerac
Sazerac adds a little drama to the classic cabled pullover. A beautifully intricate motif is the focus of the design. Twisted ribs frame the main cable motif on the front and back, and keep the focus at center. A smaller repeat of the main cable runs up each arm and the twisted ribs define the transition from sleeve to body at the shoulders.
And although it looks complex, Sazerac is much easier than you think – both to knit and to modify. The cables themselves are geometric and become routine quickly, plus alterations for width can be added to purl sections outside the cable repeats. Length can be modified by knitting to desired length before armholes. The fit is easy and a modified drop shoulder keeps it from being too boxy. Once finished, it’s a beautiful, wearable sweater that’s sure to turn a few heads.
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Yarn: YOTH Yarns Big Sister (80% Merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 231yds/211m per 3.53oz/100g skein). Sample shown in Mint.
If substituting yarn, I suggest working a swatch in stockinette, seed, and the cable pattern to be sure you are getting gauge. Big Sister is a nice, round DK, almost a light worsted. A solid, a tweed or semisolid would work fine. Think subtle. A soft, round fiber will work best in the cables. Note that a heavy yarn will definitely grow over time, so stay away from anything with too much weight or drape.
Gauge: 20sts/28rows per 4”/10cm in stockinette and double seed stitch on larger needle.
Needles: US 6/4.0mm, US 5/3.75mm
Sizes:
32(34,38,41,44,46)(49,51,55,57)”
80(85,95,102.5,110,115)(122.5,127.5,137.5,142.5)cm
For fit shown, I suggest 4”/10cm of positive ease.
Yardage:
1300(1350,1450,1550,1650,1750)(1850,1900,2000,2100)yds
1188(1234,1325,1417,1508,1600)(1690,1737,1828,1920)m