Cables & Lace
Pullover
Cantata
Designed by Cheryl Murray
Knitting Pattern A432 - Intermediate
Sizes:
S (M, L, XL, 2X)
Finished Chest Measurements:
40 (45½, 51, 56½, 62) Oversized fit with approimately
8-12” positive ease.
Materials:
• Cascade Yarns® Cantata: 70% Cotton/ 30% Merino
Wool 218 yds/ 200 m, 3.5 oz/100 gm; 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
color #37 Ash Rose
• Size 9 (5.5mm) 32” circular needle
• Size 9 (5.5mm) 16” circular needle
• Size 8 (5mm), 24” circular needle
• Cable needle
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
Abbreviations:
Gauge:
18 sts & 24 rnds per 4” in Cables & Lace Stitch pattern 1/2RC = 1 st over 2 sts, K2tog = Knit 2 sts
right cross cable together (decrease)
1/2LC – 1 st over 2 sts, M1 = Make one
Stitch Patterns (s): left cross cable (increase)
BO = Bind off P = Purl
Garter Rib: CN = Cable needle SSK = Slip, slip, knit
Rnd 1: *K2, p2, rep from * to end. CO = Cast on (decrease)
DS = Double stitch YO = Yarn over
Rnd 2: Knit.
(German Short Row)
Repeat Rnds 1 & 2 for pattern. K = Knit
Cables & Lace Stitch:
(multiple of 12) – in the Round
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Rnd 1: *K2tog, yo, p1, k6, p1, yo, ssk; rep from * to end. Place a marker for side between sts 90/91 (102/103,
Rnd 2: *K2, p1, k6, p1, k2; rep from * to end. 114/115, 126/127, 138/139).
Rnd 3: *K2tog, yo, p1, 1/2RC, 1/2LC, p1, yo, ssk; rep from * Begin working Cable & Lace Stitch (following either written
to end. instructions or Cable & Lace Stitch Chart.for 12-st pattern
repeat.)
Rnd 4: *K2, p1, k6, p1, k2; rep from * to end.
Rnd 1: *P1, yo, ssk, (work 12-st Cable & Lace Stitch repeats
Repeat Rnds 1-4 for pattern. until 3 sts before marker), k2tog, yo, p1; repeat from * to
end.
Cables & Lace Stitch: Rnd 2: *P1, k2, (work 12-st Cable & Lace Stitch repeats
until 3 sts before marker), k2, p1; rep from * to end.
(multiple of 12) – Worked Flat
Rnd 3: *P1, yo, ssk, (work 12-st Cable & Lace Stitch repeats
Row 1: *K2tog, yo, p1, k6, p1, yo, ssk; rep from * to end. until 3 sts before marker), k2tog, yo, p1; repeat from * to
Row 2: *P2, k1, p6, k1, p2; rep from * to end. end.
Row 3: *K2tog, yo, p1, 1/2RC, 1/2LC, p1, yo, ssk; rep from Rnd 4: *P1, k2, (work 12-st Cable & Lace Stitch repeats
* to end. until 3 sts before marker), k2, p1; rep from * to end.
Row 4: *P2, k1, p6, k1, p2; rep from * to end. Continue to work in pattern as established until piece
Repeat Rows 1-4 for pattern. measures 12½ (12½, 13, 13, 13½)”, or desired length from
beginning.
Techniques:
Divide for Front & Back
1/2RC: Slip next 2 sts to CN & hold in back, k1, knit 2 sts
from CN. Work 90 (102, 114, 126, 138) sts for back in established
pattern, place remaining 90 (102, 114, 126, 138) sts on
1/2LC: Slip next st to CN & hold in Front, knit next 2 sts, hold for Front.
knit 1 st from CN.
Make Double Stitch (DS) (German Short Row): With the
yarn at the front (this applies to right or wrong side rows), Back:
slip the first stitch purlwise from the left needle to the Working back & forth in rows, work even in established
right. Tug on the yarn attached to the stitch and lift it up pattern until armholes measure 7½, (7¾ , 8¼, 8½, 9)”,
and over the needle, pulling the base of the stitch with it, ending with a RS row. Mark center 42 (42, 46, 46, 48) sts
creating the double stitch (DS). If the next stitch is a purl, for neck.
bring the yarn back to the front between the needles and
purl. If the next stitch is a knit, keep the yarn over at the
back of the work as you knit the next st.
Resolve Double Stitch (German Short Row): Work both legs
of the double stitch together knitwise on the right side or
purlwise on the wrong side.
Three Needle Bind Off (3-Ndl BO): Slip one set of back
shoulder sts on needle. Slip matching front shoulder sts
on second needle. Hold the work with right sides facing.
Using 3rd needle, knit one st from Front needle & knit one
st from Back needle. *Knit a next st from Front, then Back.
BO. Repeat from * until all sts are bound off.
Instructions:
Cast on 176 (200, 224, 248, 272) sts, pm for BOR, join for
working in the round, being careful not to twist.
Work In Garter Rib until piece measures 3” from
beginning, ending with Rnd 1 of Garter Rib pattern.
Next Rnd (Inc): *K44 (50, 56, 62, 68), m1; rep from * 3
more times. [180, (204, 228, 252, 276) sts]
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Shape Shoulders and Neck: Row 3: Make DS, work in pattern to neck.
(German Short Rows) Row 4: Work in pattern to 7 (9, 10, 12, 13) sts before
Row 1 (WS): Work in pattern to last 7 (9, 10, 12, 14) sts, previous DS, turn.
turn. Row 5: Make DS, work in pattern to neck.
Row 2: Make DS, work in pattern to 1st neck marker, join Row 6: Work in pattern across all sts to end, resolving all
another ball of yarn and bind off center 42 (42, 48, 48, 52) DS as you encounter them.
sts, work to last 7 (9, 10, 12, 14) sts, turn. [24, (30, 34, 40, Place sts for Left Shoulder onto holder or waste yarn. [23
45) sts each shoulder] (29, 33, 39, 44) sts]
Row 3: Make DS. Work in pattern to neck, using 2nd ball of
yarn work in pattern to 7 (9, 10, 12, 13) sts before previous
DS, turn. Right Shoulder Shaping:
Row 4: Make DS. Work to 3 sts before neck opening, ssk, (German Short Rows)
k1. Using 2nd ball of yarn k1, k2tog, work to 7 (9, 10, 12, Row 1 (RS): Work in pattern to last 7 (9, 10, 12, 14) sts,
13) sts before previous DS, turn. turn.
Row 5: Make DS. Work in pattern to neck opening. Using Row 2: Make DS, work in pattern to neck.
2nd ball of yarn, work across all sts to end, resolving all DS
Row 3: Work in pattern to 7 (9, 10, 12, 13) sts before
as you encounter them.
previous DS, turn.
Row 6: Work across all sts in pattern to neck opening.
Row 4: Make DS, work in pattern to neck.
Using 2nd ball of yarn, work across all sts in pattern to
end, resolving all DS as you encounter them. Row 5: Work in pattern across all sts to end, resolving all
DS as you encounter them.
Place sts for both shoulders onto holders or waste yarn.
[23 (29, 33, 39, 44) sts each shoulder] Place sts for Left Shoulder onto holder or waste yarn. [23
(29, 33, 39, 44) sts]
Join Front & Back shoulders using 3-ndl BO technique.
Front:
Slip 90 (102, 114, 126, 138) front sts from holder. Work in
established pattern and, at the same time when armhole Sleeves:
measures 6½ (6¾, 7¼, 7½, 8)”, end on WS. Mark center 32 With shorter circular needles, cast on 52 (52, 56, 56, 60)
(32, 36, 36, 38) sts for neck. sts. Place BOR marker. Join for knitting in the round,
being careful not to twist. Work in Garter Rib until piece
measures 3” from beginning.
Shape Neck:
Next Rnd (Inc):
(NOTE: continue to work in pattern while working
shaping. If there is not a sufficient number of sts to Sizes S & M: K17, m1, k18, m1, k17. [54 sts]
complete a repeat, work the remaining sts in St st.) Size L & XL: No increases. Knit 1 rnd even. [56 sts]
Size 2X: K7, (m1, k14) 3 times, m1, k7. [60 sts]
Next Row (RS): Work to first marker, join another ball of
yarn and bind off center 32 (32, 36, 36, 38) sts, work to
end. Working both sides at once, work WS row, then bind Begin Sleeve Shaping:
off 3 sts at each neck edge 2 times. 23 (29, 33, 39, 44) sts Rnds 1-3:
rem for each shoulder. Sizes S & M: P1, yo, ssk, (work 12-st Cables & Lace Stitch
Cont in pat st until armhole measures 7½ (7¾, 8¼, 8½, pattern to last 3 sts), k2tog, yo, p1.
9)”, ending with a WS row. Sizes M & L: P2, yo, ssk, (work 12-st Cables & Lace Stitch
pattern to last 3 sts), k2tog, yo, p2.
Left Shoulder Shaping: Size 2X: Work 12-st Cables & Lace Sttich pattern to end.
(German Short Rows) Rnd 4 (Inc):
Row 1 (RS): Work in pattern to neck. Turn. Leave Right All Sizes: M1, work in pattern as established to end, m1.
Shoulder sts on hold. [56 (56, 58, 58, 62) sts]
Row 2: Work in pattern to last 7 (9, 10, 12, 14) sts, turn. Working in established pattern, repeat increase rnd on
each side of BOR marker every 4th (5th, 4th, 2nd, 2nd) rnd
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2 (7, 8, 2, 3) times more, then every 6th ( -, -, 4th, 4th) rnd
4 ( -, -, 8, 7) times, working all new sts into pattern as they
become available. [68 (70, 74, 78, 80) sts].
Cont in Cables & Lace st as established until piece
measures 10½ (10½, 10, 10, 9½)” , or desired length from
beginning.
Bind off loosely.
Neck Finishing:
With smaller circular needle, pick up 112 (112, 116, 116,
120) sts around neck edge. Work in Garter Rib for 1½” or
desired length. Bind off loosely.
Finishing:
Sew sleeves into armhold openings.
Weave in all ends & block.
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