Xami

XAMI
EXPRESSION1 FIBER ARTS Expression Fiber Arts
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Xami is a relaxed- t sweater with a cable motif inspired by butter ies taking ight. This sweater is meant to be a light
layering piece, perfect for transitional seasons. The cable motif is spread out to create a subtle texture on the ribbed
background and to maintain the airy quality of the fabric. This would be a good project for those who would like to
practice their cabling technique without having to knit a thick winter sweater. The body pieces are worked separately
from the bottom up, after which they are seamed so that stitches can be picked up for the sleeves and collar to nish it.

J. MIYO CHANDI AGEE

Designer Expression Fiber Arts

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SIZES: XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL, 6XL)
FINISHED BUST: 35.75 (40, 44.25, 48.5) (52.75, 57, 61.25) (65.5, 69.75,
74.25)” / 89.5 (100, 110.5, 121.5) (132, 142.5, 153.5) (164, 174.5, 185.5) cm
Suggested positive ease: 4 - 8” / 10 - 20 cm
DIMENSIONS

Expression Fiber Arts Harmony Yak Fingering

Shown in color: Walrus
Total yardage per size: 1192 (1342, 1478, 1658) (1802, 1982, 2136)
(2315, 2497, 2680) yds / 1090 (1227, 1351, 1516) (1648, 1812, 1953)
(2117, 2283, 2451) m
MATERIALS
If that color isn't available, any from this category will work.

US size 2 (2.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge - 24" or larger circular
US size 1 (2.25 mm) - 16" circular or preferred needles for collar and cuffs

NEEDLES

Cable needle, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

TOOLS

30 sts and 36 rows = 4" (10 cm) in 2x2 rib stitch using larger needles

GAUGE

Intermediate - This pattern is for those who feel comfortable with knitting
and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/
concepts include sweater construction, cables, slipped stitches, and blocking.
SKILL LEVEL

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BO bind off
Ssk slip 2 stitches knitwise
CO cast on separately, knit these 2
stitches together through the
K knit back loops

K2tog knit 2 together Ssp slip 2 stitches knitwise

separately, return these 2
P purl stitches to left needle and purl
them together through the
P2tog purl 2 together back loops

Rep repeat St(s) stitch(es)

Rnd(s) round(s) WS wrong/back side of work

RS right/front side of work

Sl slip

SPECIAL STITCHES

2/2 LC (2-over-2 left cross): Place 2 sts on cable needle and hold to front; knit 2 from left needle;
knit 2 from cable needle.

2/2 LPC (2-over-2 left purl cross): Place 2 sts on cable needle and hold to front; purl 2 from left
needle; knit 2 from cable needle.

2/2 RC (2-over-2 right cross): Place 2 sts on cable needle and hold to back; knit 2 from left
needle; knit 2 from cable needle.

2/2 RPC (2-over-2 right purl cross): Place 2 sts on cable needle and hold to back; knit 2 from left
needle; purl 2 from cable needle.

2/2/2 RPC (2-over-2-over-2 right purl cross): Place 4 sts on cable needle and hold to back; knit 2
from left needle; move 2 purl sts from cable needle to left needle and move cable needle to front;
purl 2 sts from left needle; knit 2 sts from cable needle.

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NOTES

• It is advisable to read through the entire pattern before you begin and highlight the rows and
directions for your chosen size.
• To add length to the body, continue to work in pattern longer before the underarm bind off.
• The front and back pieces are identical until the neckline shaping. Both the lower neckline and
higher neckline options can be used for either the front or the back.
• If a cable motif is to be completely bound off during either the initial neckline bind off or
shoulder bind off after being worked for less than four rows, that particular cable motif can be
omitted.
• If neckline shaping intersects with a cable, I suggest rearranging the stitches to where their nal
positions will be before performing the shaping bind off.
• If preferred, the sleeves can be made as separate pieces by casting on the stated number of
stitches instead of picking them up.
• When sewing the side seams of the body, the bottom two inches can be left unsewn to create a
split hem.
• Click here to watch a video on how to work the cables featured in this pattern.

PATTERN

Body (Make 2) 1) (1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3) more time(s), work Row 1 of

With the larger needles, CO 134 (150, 166, chart, continue in ribbing to end.
182) (198, 214, 230) (246, 262, 278) sts.
Rows 56 - 76: Continue in established pattern.
Row 1 (RS): Rep *k2, p2* to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2: Rep *p2, k2* to last 2 sts, p2. Rows 77 - 90: Rep Rows 1 - 2.
Rows 3 - 18: Rep Rows 1 - 2.
Continue to rep Rows 19 - 90, ending with Row
Row 19: Continue in ribbing for 12 (8, 16, 12) 118 (118, 118,120) (120, 122, 122) (124, 124,
(20, 16, 24) (20, 28, 24) sts, *work Row 1 of 124) or after the next WS row if adding more
chart, p2, [k2, p2] 8 times**, rep from * 1 (1, 1, length.
2) (2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3) more times, work Row 1 of
chart, continue in ribbing to end. Underarm BO
Row 119 (119, 119, 121) (121, 123, 123) (125,
Rows 20 - 40: Continue in established pattern. 125, 125): BO 5 (5, 9, 9) (13, 13, 17) (17, 21,
21) sts, continue in pattern to end.
Rows 41 - 54: Rep Rows 1 - 2.
Row 120 (120, 120, 122) (122, 124, 124) (126,
Row 55: Continue in ribbing for 36 (32, 40, 36) 126, 126): BO 5 (5, 9, 9) (13, 13, 17) (17, 21,
(44, 40, 48) (44, 52, 48) sts, *work Row 1 of 21) sts, continue in pattern to end.
chart, p2, [k2, p2] 8 times**, rep from * 0 (1, 1,

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Continue to either the Low Neckline or High Row 145 (151, 155, 161) (165, 171, 177) (183,
Neckline option. 187, 193): Work in pattern to last st, sl 1.

Low Neckline Row 146 (152, 156, 162) (166, 172, 178) (184,
Continue in established pattern, ending with 188, 194): BO 2 sts, work in pattern to end.
Row 142 (148, 152, 158) (162, 168, 174) (180,
184, 190). Rep last 2 rows 2 (2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3) (2, 2, 3) more
times.
Row 143 (149, 153, 159) (163, 169, 175) (181,
185, 191): Work 50 (58, 61, 69) (73, 81, 84) Row 151 (157, 161, 167) (173, 179, 185) (189,
(92, 95, 103) sts in pattern, BO 24 (24, 26, 26) 193, 201): Work in pattern to last st, sl 1.
(26, 26, 28) (28, 30, 30) sts, work in pattern to
end. Place right shoulder sts on hold. Row 152 (158, 162, 168) (174, 180, 186) (190,
194, 202): BO 1 sts, work in pattern to end.
Left Shoulder:
Row 144 (150, 154, 160) (164, 170, 176) (182, Rep last 2 rows 4 (4, 4, 4) (3, 3, 3) (5, 5, 4) more
186, 192): Work in pattern to last st, sl 1. times.

Row 145 (151, 155, 161) (165, 171, 177) (183, Continue straight in pattern, ending after row
187, 193): BO 2 sts, work in pattern to end. 190 (196, 200, 206) (210, 218, 222) (228, 232,
238). BO.
Row 146 (152, 156, 162) (166, 172, 178) (184,
188, 194): Work in pattern to last st, sl 1. High Neckline
Continue in established pattern, ending with
Rep last 2 rows 3 (3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4) (3, 3, 4) more Row 162 (168, 172, 178) (184, 190, 194) (202,
times. 204, 210). Note: if a higher back neck is
preferred, continue in pattern for 6 (8, 8, 8) (6,
Row 153 (159, 163, 169) (175, 181, 187) (191, 8, 8) (8, 8, 6) more rows, and then continue on.
195, 203): BO 1 st, work in pattern to end.
Row 163 (169, 173, 179) (185, 191, 195) (203,
Row 154 (160, 164, 170) (176, 182, 188) (192, 205, 211): Work 47 (55, 58, 66) (70, 78, 81)
196, 204): Work in pattern to last st, sl 1. (89, 93, 101) sts in pattern, BO 30 (30, 32, 32)
(32, 32, 34) (34, 34, 34) sts, work in pattern to
Rep last 2 rows 4 (4, 4, 4) (3, 3, 3) (5, 5, 4) more end. Place right shoulder sts on hold.
times.
Left Shoulder:
Continue straight in pattern, ending after Row Row 164 (170, 174, 180) (186, 192, 196) (204,
191 (197, 201, 207) (211, 219, 223) (229, 233, 206, 212): Work in pattern to last st, sl 1.
239). BO.
Row 165 (171, 175, 181) (187, 193, 197) (205,
Right Shoulder: 207, 213): BO 2 sts, work in pattern to end.
Place right shoulder sts back on needle.
Row 166 (172, 176, 182) (188, 194, 198) (206,
Row 144 (150, 154, 160) (164, 170, 176) (182, 208, 214): Work in pattern to last st, sl 1.
186, 192): BO 2 sts, work in pattern to end.
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Rep last 2 rows 3 (3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5) more Sleeves (Make 2)
times. Seam the shoulders of the body together and
pick up 122 (130, 138, 146) (150, 162, 166)
Row 173 (179, 183, 189) (197, 203, 207) (215, (174, 182, 190) sts along the armhole with the
217, 225): BO 1 st, work in pattern to end. larger needles.

Row 174 (180, 184, 190) (198, 204, 208) (216, Setup Row (WS): *P2, k2* to last 2 sts, p2.
218, 226): Work in pattern to last st, sl 1. Row 1: *K2, p2* to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2: *P2, k2* to last 2 sts, p2.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1, 1, 1) (0, 0, 0) (0, 1, 0) more Rows 3 - 14: Rep Rows 1 - 2.
time(s).
[Starting with Row 15 (15, 15, 15) (17, 17, 21)
Continue straight in pattern, ending after Row (21, 25, 25), the pattern is to be worked
191 (197, 201, 207) (211, 219, 223) (229, 233, simultaneously with the Decrease Sequence
239). BO. outlined below.]

Right Shoulder: Row 15: Rep *k2, p2* 10 (11, 12, 14) (15, 16,
Place right shoulder sts back on a needle. 17) (17, 19, 20) times, work Row 1 of chart,
continue in ribbing to end.
Row 164 (170, 174, 180) (186, 192, 196) (204, Rows 16 - 36: Continue in established pattern.
206, 212): BO 2 sts, work in pattern to end. Rows 37 - 50: Rep Rows 1 - 2.

Row 165 (171, 175, 181) (187, 193, 197) (205, Row 51: Rep *k2, p2* 16 (17, 18, 20) (21, 22,
207, 213): Work in pattern to last st, sl 1. 23) (23, 25, 26) times, work Row 1 of chart,
continue in ribbing to end.
Row 166 (172, 176, 182) (188, 194, 198) (206,
208, 214): BO 2 sts, work in pattern to end. Rows 52 - 72: Continue in established pattern.

Rep last 2 rows 2 (2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4) more Rep Rows 1 - 72 as needed.
times.
Decrease Sequence:
Row 171 (177, 181, 187) (195, 201, 205) (213, Row D1 (RS): K1, ssp, continue in pattern to
215, 223): Work in pattern to last st, sl 1. last 3 sts, p2tog, k1.
Row D2: P1, k2tog, continue in pattern to last 3
Row 172 (178, 182, 188) (196, 202, 206) (214, sts, ssk, p1.
216, 224): BO 1 st, work in pattern to end. Row D3: K1, k2tog, continue in pattern to last 3
sts, ssk, k1.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1, 1, 1) (0, 0, 0) (0, 1, 0) more Row D4: P1, ssp, continue in pattern to last 3
time(s). sts, p2tog, p1.

Continue straight in pattern, ending after row *Work Decrease Sequence Rows D1-D4,
190 (196, 200, 206) (210, 218, 222) (228, 232, followed by 10 rows worked straight in
238). BO. pattern.**
Rep from * a total of 8 (5, 5, 0) (0, 0, 0) (0, 0, 0)
times.
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*Work Decrease Sequence Rows D1-D4, new cable motif within the last 2.5” (6 cm) of
followed by 8 rows worked straight in the sleeve.
pattern.**
Rep from * a total of 0 (4, 4, 10) (10, 5, 0) (0, 0, Switch to smaller needles, and continue in 2x2
0) times. ribbing to the end. BO.

*Work Decrease Sequence Rows D1-D4, Collar

followed by 6 rows worked straight in After the shoulders have been seamed
pattern.** together, pick up sts around the neckline using
Rep from * a total of 0 (0, 0, 0) (0, 6, 12) (12, 0, the smaller needles, using the pick up rate of 1
0) times. st per column and approximately 4 sts per
every 5 rows. The total number of sts picked up
*Work Decrease Sequence Rows D1-D4, should be a multiple of 4.
followed by 4 rows worked straight in
pattern.** Approximate number of sts picked up on low
Rep from * a total of 0 (0, 0, 0) (0, 0, 0) (0, 13, neck side: 96 (96, 98, 98) (100, 104, 106) (106,
14) times. 108, 108).

Stitch Count: 58 (58, 62, 66) (70, 70, 70) (74, Approximate number of sts picked up on high
78, 78) sts. neck side: 80 (80, 82, 82) (84, 84, 86) (86, 88,
88).
Continue straight in pattern until 1” (2.5 cm)
from desired length. I suggest not starting a Rnd 1: Rep *k2, p2* to end.
Rnds 2 - 8: Rep Rnd 1. BO.

FINISHING

Seam the pieces together using the Mattress stitch or your preferred method. Weave in ends, and
block as desired.

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Cable Motif Chart:

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 SCHEMATIC

Size XS S M L XL 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X

A. (in) 35.75 40 44.25 48.5 52.75 57 61.25 65.5 69.75 74.25

A. (cm) 89.5 100 110.5 121.5 132 142.5 153.5 164 174.5 185.5

B. (in) 8 8.75 9 9.5 10 10.75 11 11.5 12 12.75

B. (cm) 20 21.5 23 24 25 26.5 28 29 30 31.5

C. (in) 13 13 13 13.25 13.25 13.5 13.5 13.75 13.75 13.75

C. (cm) 33 33 33 33.5 33.5 34 34 34.5 34.5 34.5

D. (in)
2.75 3.25 3.75 4.25 4.75 5 5.75 6.25 6.75 7.25
low neck

D. (cm)
6.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 12.5 14.5 15.5 16.5 18.5
low neck

D. (in)
5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.75 9 9.5
high neck

D. (cm)
12 14 15 16 18 19 20 21.5 22 24
high neck

E. (in) 16.75 17 17 17.5 17.5 17.75 17.75 18 18 18

E. (cm) 41.5 43 43 44 44 44.5 44.5 45 45 45

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