On the cover
Sinuous cables create a dynamic look on this elegant jumper
“MY LINKED leaf stitch pattern has similar properties to a rib-based design, as the curving cable lines run parallel to each other. This creates plenty of elasticity, with the curves bringing a great deal of movement in the pattern,” explains Emma Vining. “A leaf motif is tucked into each bend of the cable lines. These motifs form a horizontal band of pattern, while the cable lines provide the vertical links. The pattern panel is placed centrally; however, there is an asymmetric look to the sweater as the cables move left and then right.”
PATTERN NOTE
Work decreases and increases 2 sts in from each edge.
BACK
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 118 ( 124: 132: 138: 144: 150: 156: 164: 170: 178) sts. Set-up row (RS): K4 ( 3: 3: 2: 5: 4: 3: 3: 2: 2), (P2, K2) twice, P2, pm, P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to last 14 ( 13: 13: 12: 15: 14: 13: 13: 12: 12) sts, pm, P2, (K2, P2) twice, K4 ( 3: 3: 2: 5: 4: 3: 3: 2: 2). Row 1 (WS): P4 ( 3: 3: 2: 5: 4: 3: 3: 2: 2), (K2, P2) twice, K2, slm, K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to mrk, slm, K2, (P2, K2) twice, P4 ( 3: 3: 2: 5: 4: 3: 3: 2: 2). Row 2 (RS): K4 ( 3: 3: 2: 5: 4: 3: 3: 2: 2), (P2, K2) twice, P2, slm, P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to mrk, slm, P2, (K2, P2) twice, K4 ( 3: 3: 2: 5: 4: 3: 3: 2: 2). Rep last 2 rows 11 more times. ** Next row (WS): Patt to mrk, slm, K2tog, patt to mrk, M1, slm, patt to end. Change to 4mm needles.
BEGIN LINKED LEAF PATTERN
Row 1 (RS): Purl to mrk, work row 1 of Chart (see page 12) to mrk, purl to end. Row 2 (WS): Knit to mrk, work row 2 of Chart to mrk, knit to end. Cont to work even in Chart and rev st st as set until three 28-row repeats of Chart have been worked, or until work meas desired length to underarm, ending after a WS row.
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Keeping pattern correct, cast off 4 ( 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 8: 9: 10: 10) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 110 ( 116: 122: 126: 130: 134: 140: 146: 150: 158) sts. Dec 1 st at each end of every row 3 ( 3: 3: 3: 3: 3: 5: 5: 5: 7) times, then every foll alt row 0 ( 2: 4: 5: 6: 8: 8: 9: 9: 10) times more. 104 ( 106: 108: 110: 112: 112: 114: 118: 122: 124) sts.*** Work even in patt until armhole meas 19 ( 20: 20 : 21: 21 : 22: 23: 23 :24: 25) cm, ending after a WS row.
RIGHT BACK NECK AND SHOULDER
Next row (RS): Cast off 9 ( 9: 9: 9: 10: 10: 10: 11: 11: 12) sts, patt until there are 30 ( 31: 31: 31: 31: 31: 32: 33: 34: 34) sts on RH needle. Place rem sts of row on holder and cont on these 30 ( 31: 31: 31: 31: 31: 32: 33: 34: 34) sts only. Cont in patt, cast off 7 sts at beg of next (WS) row, 9 ( 9: 9: 9: 9: 9: 10: 10: 11: 11) sts at beg of next (RS) row, 6 sts at beg of next (WS) row, then finally rem 8 ( 9: 9: 9: 9: 9: 9: 10: 10: 10) sts on next (RS) row.
LEFT BACK NECK AND SHOULDER
Rejoin yarn to held sts with RS facing and cast off 26 ( 26: 28: 30: 30: 30: 30: 30: 32: 32) sts; patt to end. 39 ( 40: 40: 40: 41: 41: 42: 44: 45: 46) sts. Cont as for Right Back neck and shoulder, reversing shapings.
FRONT
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 118 ( 124: 132: 138: 144: 150: 156: 164: 170: 178) sts. Set-up row (RS): K4 ( 3: 3: 2: 5: 4: 3: 3: 2: 2), (P2, K2) twice, P2, pm, P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to last 14 ( 13: 13: 12: 15: 14: 13: 13: 12: 12) sts, pm, P2, (K2, P2) twice, K4 ( 3: 3: 2: 5: 4: 3: 3: 2: 2). Row 1 (WS): P4 ( 3: 3: 2: 5: 4: 3: 3: 2: 2), (K2, P2) twice, K2, slm, K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to mrk, slm, K2, (P2, K2) twice, P4 ( 3: 3: 2: 5: 4: 3: 3: 2: 2). Row 2 (RS): K4 ( 3: 3: 2: 5: 4: 3: 3: 2: 2), (P2, K2) twice, P2, slm, P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to mrk, slm, P2, (K2, P2) twice, K4 ( 3: 3: 2: 5: 4: 3: 3: 2: 2). Rep last 2 rows 6 more times.
Work as for Back from ** to ***.
Work even in patt for 25 ( 23: 21: 19: 19: 17: 15: 13: 13: 11) rows.
SHAPE LEFT FRONT NECK AND SHOULDER
Note: Work partial chart repeats at neck edge in reverse stocking stitch. Next row (RS): Patt 39 ( 40: 40: 40: 41: 41: 42: 44: 45: 46) sts, turn work and continue on these 39 ( 40: 40: 40: 41: 41: 42: 44: 45: 46) sts only. Next row (WS): Cast off 7 sts, patt to end. 32 ( 33: 33: 33: 34: 34: 35: 37: 38: 39) sts. Cont in patt, dec 1 st at neck edge on every row 3 times, then every foll alt row 3 more times. 26 ( 27: 27: 27: 28: 28: 29: 31: 32: 33) sts. Work even in patt until armhole meas same as Back underarm to shoulder edge, ending after a WS row. Cast off 9 ( 9: 9: 9: 10: 10: 10: 11: 11: 12) sts at beg of next RS row, 9 ( 9: 9: 9: 9: 9: 10: 10: 11: 11) sts at beg of next RS row, and finally rem 8 ( 9: 9: 9: 9: 9: 9: 10: 10: 10) sts on foll RS row.
SHAPE RIGHT FRONT NECK AND SHOULDER
Rejoin yarn to held sts with RS facing and cast off 26 ( 26: 28: 30: 30: 30: 30: 30: 32: 32) sts, patt to end. 39 ( 40: 40: 40: 41: 41: 42: 44: 45: 46) sts. Cont as for Left Front neck and shoulder, reversing shapings.
SLEEVES
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 58 ( 58: 58: 58: 58: 62: 62: 62: 62: 66) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end.
Row 2 (WS): P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 7 more times. Change to 4mm needles. Work in rev st st for 6 rows. Cont in patt, inc 1 st at each end of next row, then every foll 6th ( 6th: 6th: 6th: 4th: 4th: 4th: 4th: 4th: 4th) row 3 ( 3: 3: 3: 3: 3: 3: 3: 17: 18) times, then every foll 8th ( 8th: 8th: 8th: 6th: 6th: 6th: 6th: 0: 0) row 6 ( 7: 8: 9: 10: 11: 11: 12: 0: 0) more times. 78 ( 80: 82: 84: 86: 92: 92: 94: 98: 104) sts. Work even in patt until sleeve meas 40cm from cast-on or desired length to underarm, ending after a WS row.
SHAPE SLEEVE HEAD
Cont in patt, cast off 4 ( 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 8: 9: 10: 10) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 70 ( 72: 72: 72: 72: 76: 76: 76: 78: 84) sts. Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows, then every foll alt row 0 ( 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 1: 2: 2) times, every foll 4th row 1 ( 1: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 3: 3: 3) times, then every foll alt row 8 ( 9: 8: 9: 9: 10: 11: 10: 10: 11) times. 46 ( 46: 46: 44: 42: 44: 42: 42: 42: 46) sts. Patt 1 WS row. Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 6 rows. Cast off rem 22 ( 22: 22: 20: 18: 20: 18: 18: 18: 22) sts.
MAKING UP
Block gently to measurements, following any yarn care instructions on the ball band. Join right shoulder seam.
NECKBAND
With RS facing and using 3.25mm needles, pick up and knit 26 ( 26: 26: 26: 26: 26: 28: 30: 30: 30) sts down left front neck to centre front cast-off edge, pick up and knit 26 ( 26: 28: 30: 30: 30: 30: 30: 32: 32) sts from centre front, pick up and knit 26 ( 26: 26: 26: 26: 26: 28: 30: 30: 30) sts up right front neck to shoulder seam, then pick up and knit 52 ( 52: 54: 56: 56: 56: 56: 56: 58: 58) sts across back neck. 130 ( 130: 134: 138: 138: 138: 142: 146: 150: 150) sts. Row 1 (WS): P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. Row 2 (RS): K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Rep these two rows 8 more times. Cast off in patt with WS facing.
FINISHING
Join left shoulder seam. Mark centre point of sleevehead cast-off and match this point to shoulder seam. Pin sleeve in place. Sew sleeve in place. Repeat for second sleeve. Sew underarm and side seams, leaving open from the top of the rib to the hem. Weave in ends.