Mae Cabled Tunic by Linda Gäßler

Mae Cabled Tunic

Knitting
October 2018
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1760 - 2640 yards (1609 - 2414 m)
Finished Bust Size 45.5 (49, 53.25, 58.5, 63.5)” to fit bust 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)”; 9” positive ease recommended.
English

Mae is a stunner of a sweater. Worked from the bottom up, the generous cable panels are knit in a soft neutral tone for season-long wear. You’ll love how effortlessly this project fits into your wardrobe.

Skill Level: Advanced

Materials

Medium weight yarn
Yarn: Cascade Yarn Cascade 220 (100% Wool; 220 yards 200 meters/100 grams): #8011 Aspen Heather (8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls).

Needles: US size 8 (5.0 mm) straight; US size 8 (5.0 mm) 24” circular

Notions: Markers (6), removable markers (8), stitch holders or waste yarn, cable needle, tapestry needle, row counter (optional).

Special Stitches: Cable Pattern; Mattress Stitch

Pattern Notes ~ Pattern is worked in separate parts in rows from the bottom up and sewn afterwards using mattress stitch for added stability. Charts show right-side rows only. Work sts as appear in WS rows. Body runs straight without waist shaping. Sleeves are worked in rows from the hem up without arm crowns and set into drop shoulder openings.