"Elvis' Cable Knit Sweater"

You’re so square, baby we don’t care.

Inspired by Elvis’ fabulous cable sweater in “Jailhouse Rock” - now you too can dance in a sweater with a popped collar, just like Elvis.

SIZES

XS, (S, M, L) [1X, 2X, 3X, 4X]

CONSTRUCTION

Knit seamlessly from the bottom up!

YARN

worsted weight / wool or wool blends

Yards: 970 (1085, 1205, 1375) [1550, 1680, 1795, 1940] yards

Meters: 885 (990, 1100, 1255) [1415, 1535, 1640, 1775] meters

NEEDLES

♥ Main Fabric: Needle A: US 8

A.1: 24-40” circular (use a comfortable length for your size, increase as needed)

A.2: preferred method for small circumference (use 32“ circular for magic loop, or DPNs)

♥ Ribbing: Needle B: US 6

Same as for Needle A.

Use size needed to obtain gauge, one to two sizes smaller for ribbing. Note when no length is specified, any length may be used.

NOTIONS

♥ stitch markers, locking stitch markers

♥ scrap yarn or stitch holders

♥ tapestry needle

♥ chenille needle #18 for weaving ends

DIFFICULTY: 2.5/5