Olivette Mock Cable Sweater by Evelyn Siatra

Olivette Mock Cable Sweater

Knitting
September 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in Mock Cable Stitch Pattern, 30 sts and 47 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in Semi-tubular Ribbing, after wet blocking
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1531 - 2105 yards (1400 - 1925 m)
Finished Bust Size 40 (44, 48, 52, 59)” to fit bust 32 (36, 40, 44, 51)”; 8″ positive ease recommended
English

Olivette is designed with an all-over mock cable and eyelet pattern, with hems in single ribbing. The loose, relaxed fit, v-neck and drop shoulder shape, keep this beguiling pullover feeling casual, cool and incredibly wearable.

Time: 66 Hour Pattern

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials: Fine weight yarn

Yarn: Ancient Art Yarns Lascaux Fine 50’s (25% Manx Loaghtan wool, 75% Punta Arenas wool; 192 yards 175 meters/50 grams): Outrageous (8 (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins)

Needles: US size 4 (3.5 mm) straight or circular needles

Notions: Tapestry needle, locking stitch markers

Special Stitches: Make 1 Left (M1L); Make 1 Right (M1R); Semi-tubular 1×1 Ribbing; Mock Cable Pattern; Sloped Bind Off

Pattern Notes: The back, fronts, and sleeves are worked flat from the bottom up and sewn together. It has side-vents at the height of the ribbing, worked with double selvage for a neat edge.