I'd like to introduce Makalu, a cabled henley pullover from the Louet North America Fall 2014 collection.
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My vision for Makalu was to create a henley with an interesting stitch texture that was relatively easy to knit. The body is worked in the round from the bottom up, beginning with a cabled rib. The rib transitions seamlessly into the main cabled stitch pattern. The body is worked straight with no shaping. The stitch pattern is actually a wide rib, so the resulting fabric is stretchy and will conform to the body without shaping. The placket is worked in the cabled rib, with simple yarnover buttonholes.
Stitches for the sleeves are picked up around the armhole and worked in short rows for the sleeve cap. This has become my preferred method for sleeves for a few reasons. Carol Feller's Craftsy class on short rows really took away the mystery of short rows and made me feel confident using them in my designs. I like to avoid sewing seams, so this method makes for a seam-free sleeve. I also like the fact that working the sleeves top-down makes the length very adjustable. I have long arms, so being able to try on a sleeve before binding off is a big advantage for me!
Both my designs for Louet use their Gems Worsted yarn, a light worsted weight merino. Gems is very soft and smooth with lovely stitch definition.
Here is more information about the pattern:
Sample shown in 331/2” on 36” bust with 21/2” of negative ease. Cable stitch patterns are written and charted.
Body Circumference: 331/2 (381/2, 43, 46, 491/4, 533/4, 581/2)"
Length: 24 (241/2, 25, 251/2, 26, 261/2, 27)"
Yarn Requirements
Louet Gems Worsted (worsted weight) 100% Merino Wool 175 yds per 100g (3.53 oz) skein
Shown in Willow #55 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins
Needles
US 6 4 mm circular needle, length to be determined depending on size of garment
US 6 4 mm DPNs or desired method to work short circumference
Notions
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
6 (7, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) ” buttons
Cable needle
Sewing needle
Sewing thread
Skills required:
working in the round
short rows
cables
k2tog
ssk
picking up stitches
$7.50
Stitches for the sleeves are picked up around the armhole and worked in short rows for the sleeve cap. This has become my preferred method for sleeves for a few reasons. Carol Feller's Craftsy class on short rows really took away the mystery of short rows and made me feel confident using them in my designs. I like to avoid sewing seams, so this method makes for a seam-free sleeve. I also like the fact that working the sleeves top-down makes the length very adjustable. I have long arms, so being able to try on a sleeve before binding off is a big advantage for me!
Both my designs for Louet use their Gems Worsted yarn, a light worsted weight merino. Gems is very soft and smooth with lovely stitch definition.
Here is more information about the pattern:
Sample shown in 331/2” on 36” bust with 21/2” of negative ease. Cable stitch patterns are written and charted.
Body Circumference: 331/2 (381/2, 43, 46, 491/4, 533/4, 581/2)"
Length: 24 (241/2, 25, 251/2, 26, 261/2, 27)"
Yarn Requirements
Louet Gems Worsted (worsted weight) 100% Merino Wool 175 yds per 100g (3.53 oz) skein
Shown in Willow #55 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins
Needles
US 6 4 mm circular needle, length to be determined depending on size of garment
US 6 4 mm DPNs or desired method to work short circumference
Notions
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
6 (7, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) ” buttons
Cable needle
Sewing needle
Sewing thread
Skills required:
working in the round
short rows
cables
k2tog
ssk
picking up stitches
$7.50
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