Cable Luxe Maxi by Lion Brand Yarn

Cable Luxe Maxi

Knitting
January 2008
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch on larger needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
2364 - 3743 yards (2162 - 3423 m)
Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
English
This pattern is available for free.

This sweater-dress is luxurious and dramatic, featuring a beautiful cabled yoke. (LionBrand.com)

Lion Brand Pattern #: 60721AD
Corrections applied (March 2012)

SKILL LEVEL: Experienced

SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X

Finished Bust
36 (38, 40, 44, 50) in.
91.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127) cm

Finished Length
48 (49, 49, 50, 50) in.
122 (124.5, 124.5, 127, 127) cm

620-098 Wool-Ease Yarn: Natural Heather (12-19 balls)

Knitting Needles - Size 8 (5 mm)
Circular knitting needle size 7 (4.5 mm), 24 in. (60 cm) long
Cable Needles
Split Ring Stitch Markers

Patterns:
3/3 LC Cable (worked on 6 sts over 8 rows)
3/3 RC Cable (worked on 6 sts over 8 rows)
4/4 Center Cable (worked on 12 sts over 12 rows)

Construction schematics are provided.

LionBrand.com Construction Notes:
Pullover is worked in 3 steps.

  1. Yoke is knit lengthwise, then seamed at center back.

  2. Stitches are picked up along one long edge of Yoke for Front, Back, and Sleeves, and worked downwards from Yoke to lower edge.

  3. Stitches are picked up along opposite long edge of Yoke and worked upwards for garter yoke.

See 60618AD Cable Luxe Tunic for the short version.