Bracondale

CONSTRUCTION

• The ribbed side panels are worked first, then the back and front are worked separately on the bias to the shoulders with a 2-stitch I-cord selvage worked along the lower edge. The sleeves are picked up from the armholes and worked to the cuff.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• 37¾ (40¼, 42¼, 45, 48, 52)” circumference at chest
• Sample shown in size 40¼” with +5¼” ease on model

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size 101.

GAUGE

• 26 stitches & 33 rows = 4″ over Cable Pattern Chart, after blocking
• 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4″ in 2×2 Ribbing, after blocking

NEEDLES

• One each 16″ and 32″ circular needles and one set of 5 double pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge
• Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7)

Please note: the stitch patterns for this garment are charted only.

YARDAGE

• 1705 (1870, 2020, 2165, 2340, 2580) yards of worsted weight wool yarn

YARN

• 13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g)
• Photographed in color Plume

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern

• Cabled Cast On
• 2×2 Tubular Bind Off
• Kitchener Stitch (Grafting)
• Wet-Blocking