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Mabel’s Sweater

Inspired by Only Murders In The Building
Sometimes I pursue designs that are all about a fresh construction or an interesting technique. And other times, I design to fill a need in my wardrobe.
This sweater, even though it looks basic, was inspired by a popular TV series. As soon as I saw Mabel, the main character, show up on episode 1 with a yellow, waffle texture pullover I just knew I needed to replicate it.
You’d think that after so many years of knitting I would instantly know how to make such a stitch, but it actually look a bit of experimentation to come up with what I think is the perfect Mabel Sweater.

THIS IS NOT BRIOCHE! DON’T WORRY!

This pullover is knitted from the top-down in one piece. It has raglan sleeves and a subtle neck shaping. The neckband is picked up and knitted once the sweater is finished.
The textured pattern is a mix of simple ribbing and Fisherman’s Rib.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). Shown in size 3 on a 35” (88 cm) bust.
Recommended ease: 2-4” (5-10 cm) of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 30½ (34½, 38½, 42½, 46½, 50½, 54½, 58½, 62½)“ 76 (86, 96, 106, 116, 126, 136, 146, 156) cm.
Sleeve circumference: 12¼ (13½, 15¼, 16½, 17¼, 18, 18¾, 21¼, 22¾)” 30.5 (34, 38, 41, 43, 45, 47, 53, 57) cm.
Yoke Depth: 6¼ (7, 7½, 8¼, 9, 9¼, 10½, 11, 11¾)“ 15.5 (17, 19, 21, 22.5, 23.5, 26, 28, 29.5) cm.
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 20¾” (52 cm).
Length from underarm to hem: 12” (30 cm).

MATERIALS
Yarn: 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins of Studio Sock by Neighborhood Fiber Co (100% Merino; 400 yd 365m; 114g); or 1200 (1240, 1360, 1520, 1640, 1800, 2040, 2200, 2400) y 1095 (1131, 1241, 1387, 1496, 1642, 1861, 2007, 2190) of fingering weight yarn. Shown in colorway Oliver (Yellow).
Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) and 2½ (3 mm) circular needles, at least 32” (80 cm) long. You’ll need both needles to work the tubular bind off.
Other notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
21 sts and 40 rows to 4” (10cm) in Waffle St on US 3 (3.25 mm) needles after blocking.