Zenia Sweater by Evelyn Siatra

Zenia Sweater

Knitting
February 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
24.5 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in worked in Cable & Lace pattern stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1422 - 2275 yards (1300 - 2080 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
English French
This pattern is available from biscotte.org for C$7.00.

The Zenia is designed with a beautiful lace-cable central part, combined with columns of elaborate cables and eyelets on the sides and sleeves. The V-neck sweater has drop-shoulder design.
The garment is knitted bottom-up in pieces and then sewn together.

YARN
Louise Robert Collection - DK PURE 90% Merino wool; 10% Silk; 260 meters (284 yds) / per 115g skein - 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins - shown in Gingerbread.

NEEDLES AND ACCESSORIES
MAIN:
Straight needles of 4 mm (US 6) or size needed to obtain gauge

RIBBING:
Straight needles of 4 mm (US 6)
Circular needle of 4 mm (US 6); with cable length of 40 cm / 16 in. or size needed to obtain gauge.
Tapestry needle
Cable needle
Locking Stitch Markers (1)
Stitch holder

SIZES

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).

To fit bust 71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-157.5) cm / 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62) in.

Bust finished circumference: 86 (96, 106.5, 116.5, 126.5, 137, 147, 157, 167) cm / 333/4 (373/4, 42, 453/4, 493/4, 54, 573/4, 613/4, 653/4) in.

Sample shown in Size M (106.5 cm / 42 in bust) worn with 15 cm / 5 in of ease

GAUGE

24.5 sts and 29 rows = 10 cm /4 in. worked in Cable & Lace patt using size 4 mm needles, after wet blocking.

19 sts and 29 rows = 10 cm /4 in. worked in Rev St st using size 4 mm / US 6 needles, after wet blocking.