This pattern is in English.
Sarang sweater is a short and boxy sweater with romantic details. It is worked top down with an all-over cable pattern and a lace panel. The sweater gets its inspiration from Nordic cables combined with a more modern fit. It is knitted in a lightweight yarn that includes lambswool, cashmere and silk mohair, which makes it soft and comfortable to wear.
SIZES
1 (2) 3
Finished chest circumference approx.: 120 (130) 140 cm / 47 (51) 55"
Length from neck to hem: 49 (53) 56 cm / 19 (20,8) 22"
The sweater in the photo is a size 1, shown on a model with a 79 cm / 31" chest measurement, and with approx. 41 cm / 16" positive ease.
Please note that although the chest circumferences listed above may seem large for the sizes, the sweater will not appear as big when in use due to its boxy fit where part of the with forms the shoulders which fold over the arms.
YARN AND GAUGE
Biches & Bûches (find the original yarn here) :
300 g (400 g) 450 g Le Cashmere & Lambswool 1 strand held with …
175g (225 g) 250 g Le Petit Silk & Mohair 1 strand
Tip: Le Cashmere & Lambswool can be replaced with Le petit Lambswool, but please note the softness differs between the two qualities.
Gauge:
21 sts x 27 rows of stockinette on 4 mm / US 6 needles = 10 x10 cm / 4"
35 sts x 40 rows of cable pattern on 4 mm / US 6 needles = 10 x 10 cm / 4" … before washing and blocking.
Blocking: It is very important that the sweater is blocked after washing, so that the lace panel is stretched out and lies linearly with the cables. We recommend that you use a soft surface or blocking mat for the purpose and pins to get the sweater blocked correctly.
Recommended needles:
3 mm / US 3 (40 - 60 cm / 16 - 24") circular needle
3.5 mm / US 4 (60 - 80 cm / 16 – 32") circular needle
4 mm /US 6 (40, 60 and 80 cm / 16, 24 and 32") circular needles
Dpn / cable needle: approx. 3-4 mm / US 4-6
You also need:
2 buttons
