Following a long month of knitting fingering weight hats and a laceweight cardigan, I yearned for the feel of larger needles and heavier yarn in my hands. November in Upstate New York tends to be crisp and chilly, with brisk winds and heavy frosts, perfect for curling up in front of the fireplace with a mug of hot cider.

Size: 54 x 96”/ 137 x 244cm.

Needles: US 9/ 5.5mm, or size to obtain gauge, at least 32”/ 80cm cable.

Gauge: 14 sts and 24 rows = 4” in Garter stitch (row gauge not critical).

Yarn: worsted weight: 950 yards/ 869 meters.

Notions: 6 stitch markers (2 unique for the cable), tapestry needle, 2 row counters.

Sample knit in: Malabrigo Rios (100% superwash Merino, 210 yards/ 100g) in Winter Lake.