Fisherfolk
sweater knitting pattern

The design of this classic cabled pullover for men and women in 12 sizes (XS to 2X) and [3X to 8X] is the stuff of seafaring fables, with its strong vertical arrangement of cables and textured panels. Knit from hem to neck and seamed for lifelong durability, the design features a modified drop shoulder with cabled saddle and a generous round neckline finished with ribbing. Deeply textured throughout with a slightly oversized fit for easy layering, it is delightfully lacking in bulk when knit in a lofty natural DK or heavy sport yarn.
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.

Sample shown is women's size S in Bare Naked Wools Kent DK, color Folkestone

Matching motifs: Lyttenton Dickey

Suggested Yarns: 
Kent DK, Stone Soup DK, Blues Singer DK, Seasons DK, Corriedale DK, Perendale DK, Lleyn Sport, New Zealand Sport, Oxford Sport, Targhee Tango Sport, or Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, or any DK/heavy sport yarn that knits to pattern gauge

Finished Size:
35.5(38.5, 41.5, 44.5, 47, 50)[56, 59, 64.5, 67.5, 73.5, 76.5] inches / 90(98, 105.5, 113, 119.5, 127)[142, 150, 164, 171.5, 186.5, 194.5] cm in chest circumference (washed and blocked) to fit with 4 to 7 inches / 10 to 18 cm of ease

Yarn requirements:
1625(1695, 1815, 1885, 2030, 2100)[2315, 2445, 2665, 2835, 3135, 3310] yards / 1485(1550, 1660, 1725, 1855, 1920)[2115, 2235, 2435, 2590, 2865, 3025] meters
for men’s sleeve and body length: please add 140(145, 155, 160, 170, 180)[190, 200, 215, 225, 240, 250] yards / 130(135, 140, 145, 155, 165)[175, 185, 195, 205, 220, 230] meters

Gauge:
22 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in box stitch (background) pattern on larger needle (washed and air-dried)

Needles:
size 6US (4.0 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge
size 4US (3. 5 mm) for neck and hem ribbing (or .5 mm smaller than gauge needle)
cable needle several sizes smaller than gauge needle