Pattern descriptions from Vogue Knitting Fall 2008:** “’This sweater is one of my favorites,’ says prolific Torontonian Gayle Bunn, author of Total Crochet Fashions (leisure Arts), who describes herself as ‘a typical Canadian knitter, with about eight projects currently in progress and bags of yarn stashed in every closet. I really had fun with the unique cable that combines twisted rib with conventional cable technique. The trinity stitch is a great, gutsy texture that works as a strong contrast with the cable. The bulky alpaca (’Baby Alpaca Chunky’ from Cascade Yarns) is a perfect yarn for cold days, which we have lots of here. It’s lofty and so soft - a far cry from the stiff, itchy, heavy wool sweaters I remember from my youth.’”

“Loose-fitting cardigan with alternating cable and bramble stitch panels.”

Knitted Measurements:

• Small (Medium, Large, X-Large)
• Bust (closed) 40 (43, 47, 51)“/101.5 (109, 119.5, 129.5)cm
• Length 24¼ (24¾, 25¼, 25¾)“/61.5 (63, 64, 65.5)cm
• Upper arm 15½ (16¼, 17, 17½)“/39.5 (41, 43, 44.5)cm

Materials:

• 12 (13,14, 15) 3½oz/100g hanks (each approx 108yd/99m) of Cascade Yarns Baby Alpaca Chunky (baby alpaca) in #556 tan
• One pair each sizes 9 and 10 (5.5 and 6mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
• Size 10 (6mm) circular needle, 24”/60cm length
• Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
• Cable needle and three 1¾“/4.5cm wood toggle buttons