"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