Unisex Cable Body Warmer by Tina Barrett

Unisex Cable Body Warmer

Knitting
October 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1309 - 1785 yards (1197 - 1632 m)
91 (100, 108, 123, 131) cm / 36 (39.5, 42.5, 48.5, 51.5)"
English

This attractive body warmer features an all-over cable design. This gives it a quilted effect and makes it both fit well and keep you warm. The cable design reminds us of the sand where the tide has gone out, so we photographed this body warmer on a Cornish beach.

To Fit Bust:

91 (100, 108, 123, 131) cm / 36 (39.5, 42.5, 48.5, 51.5)“

Garment Measurements:

Bust: 91 (100, 108, 123, 131) cm / 36 (39.5, 42.5, 48.5, 51.5)“

Back Length: 53 (58, 61, 64, 66) cm / 21 (23, 24, 25, 26)”

Sleeve Length: 20 (22, 23, 24, 25) cm / 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10)”

Yarn:

Blacker Black Welsh Mountain (DK; 110 m / 119 yds per 50g)
Black; 11 (12, 13, 14, 15) balls

Gauge:

32 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4” using larger needles and main cable design

Needles:

3.25 mm (US 3) - straight knitting needles
4 mm (US 6) - straight knitting needles

Notions:

cable needle, stitch holders, stitch markers, 53 (56, 58, 61, 64) cm / 21 (22, 23, 24, 25)“ open ended zip fastener, darning needle

Notes:

The garment is knitted flat and then seamed. It is completed with a full length front zip.

Level of difficulty:

Intermediate