Yarn: The Fibre Co. Arranmore (80% merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% silk; 175yds/160m per 100g/3.5oz skein. Sample shown in River Esque.
If substituting yarn, a solid, a tweed, or a semisolid in a light, lofty fiber would provide a similar drape and feel. A rustic tweed will make a more rustic sweater, and a heavie r wool might add weighttothegarment. Idonotsuggestanyyarnswithpronouncedtextureorvariegationastheywillcompetewiththecabledetail.
Gauge: 16 sts/24 rows per 4”/10cm in stockinette.
Needles: US#7/4.5mm, US#8/5mm needles
Sizes:
36(38,40,42,44)(46,50,54)”
91.5(96.5,101.5,106.5,112)(117,127,137)cm
For fit shown, I suggest between 4”/10cm of positive ease.
Yardage:
950(1050,1150,1250,1350)(1450,1600,1750)yds
870(960,1050,1145,1245)(1325,1465,1600)m