Threadle Sweater by Rachel Molenaar

Threadle Sweater

Knitting
April 2017
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in (p1, k1-tbl, p1) ribbing
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1150 - 1950 yards (1052 - 1783 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X) to fit bust 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)" with 2-3" positive ease
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This textured pullover uses a combination of twisted stitches and faux cables to achieve the look of a heavily cabled sweater without the usual bulk. The main “threadle” cable undulates over the front and back, while twisted-stitch ribbing on the sides gives the sweater a flattering shape. Designed to be worn with 2-3 inches of positive ease, this will be your favorite “throw it on” sweater for warmth and comfort.

The Threadle Sweater is worked bottom up––in the round until armhole bind-offs and flat thereafter. Sleeves are worked flat. The cables are CHARTED ONLY and knitters must be able to stay in pattern while increasing and decreasing.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X) to fit bust 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)“
with 2-3” positive ease

Actual Measurements:
Bust: 32.25(36.25, 40.25, 44.25, 48.25, 52.25)“
Cross Back: 12.5(13.5, 14.25, 14.75, 15.5, 16.25)”
Armhole Depth: 7.25(8, 8.25, 8.75, 9.25, 9.5)“
Upper Arm: 13.25(13.5, 14.25, 15.25, 16.5, 17.75)”

Yarn:
Epona: 6(6, 7, 8, 8 9) skeins
Yardage: 1150 (1300, 1450, 1600, 1750, 1950) yards

Photos show size S on a 5’9” model with a 37” bust.

The name “threadle” comes from a dog agility maneuver, in which the dog must thread their way between two obstacles. The dog’s path resembles the main cable pattern as it weaves back and forth.