Makalu
Photos courtesy of Louet North America
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Part of the Louet North America Fall 2014 collection, Makalu is a scoop-neck pullover with set-in sleeves. The body is worked in the round from the bottom up, beginning with a cabled rib band. The stitch pattern transitions into a more intricate cabled pattern for the main body. Stitches for the sleeve are picked up around the arm-hole and worked in short rows for the sleeve cap, then worked in the round down to the wrist.
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
Gauge
30 Sts and 30 Rounds = 4” square in Cable pattern, unblocked.
26 Sts and 32 Rounds = 4” square in Cable pattern, blocked
(slightly stretched during blocking).
20 Sts and 26 Rounds = 4” square in Stockinette stitch
Skills required:
working in the round
short rows
cables
k2tog
ssk
picking up stitches
$7.50
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
Gauge
30 Sts and 30 Rounds = 4” square in Cable pattern, unblocked.
26 Sts and 32 Rounds = 4” square in Cable pattern, blocked
(slightly stretched during blocking).
20 Sts and 26 Rounds = 4” square in Stockinette stitch
Skills required:
working in the round
short rows
cables
k2tog
ssk
picking up stitches
$7.50
