Novita 7 Sisters: Juurilla Cabled Sweater
Designed by Sisko Sälpäkivi, this beautifully textured cabled sweater features striking intertwining cables that create a timeless look. A true wardrobe classic, this elegant sweater remains as stylish year after year. Knitted in soft Novita 7 Sisters yarn, it is wonderfully comfortable to wear.
Designer
Sisko Sälpäkivi
Language
Size(s)
XS(S)M(L)XL(2XL) Sample size 2XL Recommended ease 15–25 cm / 6–10 in (loose-fitting)
Finished dimensions
body circumference 100(108)116(124)132(140) cm / 39¼(42½)45¾(48¾)52(55) in
length 59(61)63(65)69(72) cm / 23¼(24)24¾(25½)27¼(28¼) in
inner sleeve length 44(45)46(46)47(48) cm / 17¼(17¾)18(18)18½(19) in
Yarn demand
Novita 7 Sisters (010) off-white 650(700)750(800)850(900) g
Needles and other supplies
Needles Novita 4 mm (UK 8 / US 6) and 4½-5 mm (UK 6-7 / US 7-8) or sizes needed; Novita 4 mm circular needle (40 cm / 16 in) for the neckline
Finished dimensions
body circumference 100(108)116(124)132(140) cm / 39¼(42½)45¾(48¾)52(55) in
length 59(61)63(65)69(72) cm / 23¼(24)24¾(25½)27¼(28¼) in
inner sleeve length 44(45)46(46)47(48) cm / 17¼(17¾)18(18)18½(19) in
Stitch patterns Reverse stockinette st: purl the right side rows and knit the wrong side rows. Ribbing: *k2, p2*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Cable pattern: follow the chart and instructions. Ribbing in the round: *k2, p2*
Gauge 18 sts in reverse stockinette stitch using the larger needles = 10 cm (4 in); Front and back cable panel (106 sts) = 40 cm (15¾ in); Sleeve cable panel (34 sts) = 13 cm (5 in).
ConstructionThe sweater is worked flat in separate pieces, which are sewn together at the end.
Back
Using the smaller needles cast on 114(122)128(136)142(150) sts and begin ribbing: (WS) k2(k2)k1(k1)p2, k2(p2, k2), *p2, k2*, repeat *-* to end of row.When the ribbing measures 5 cm and you have last worked a RS row, switch to the larger needles and begin the cable pattern on row 1 of the chart: (WS) work 10(14)17(21)24(28) sts in reverse stockinette st, work section A (= 36 sts), section B (=22+12 sts), section C (= 36 sts), work 10(14)17(21)24(28) sts in reverse stockinette st. 12 sts increased, 126(134)140(148)154(162) sts on the needles.
At sections A and C keep repeating rows 2-25. At section B keep repeating rows 2-57.When the piece measures 37(38)39(40)44(46) cm, place a marker for the bottom of the armhole at both ends.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)22(23) cm, leave the middle 40 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row bind off 1x10(11)11(12)12(13)sts, 3x9(10)11(12)13(14)sts at the shoulder; at the same time on every other row bind off 3x2sts at the neckline edge. Work the other side as a mirror image.
Front
Work like back until the armhole measures 15(16)17(18)18(19) cm.
Leave the middle 24 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one side at a time. On every other row bind off 1x5 sts, 1x3 sts, 2x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge. Note: Begin shoulder decreases at the same point as on the back piece; on every other row bind off 1x10(11)11(12)12(13) sts and 3x9(10)11(12)13(14) sts.
Work the other side as a mirror image.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needles cast on 42(44)46(46)48(48) sts and begin ribbing: (WS) k2(p1, k2)p2, k2(p2, k2)k1(k1), *p2, k2*, repeat *-* to end of row.When the ribbing measures 5 cm and you have last worked a RS row, switch to the larger needles and begin the cable pattern on row 1 of the chart: (WS) work 10(11)12(12)13(13) sts in reverse stockinette st, work section B (= 22+12 sts), work 10(11)12(12)13(13) sts in reverse stockinette st. 12 sts increased, 54(56)58(58)60(60) sts on the needles.
At section B keep repeating rows 2-57.
When the piece measures 6(6)7(10)8(10) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3,5(3,5)3(2,5)3(2,5) cm 10(11)12(13)12(14) more times = 76(80)84(86)86(90) sts. When the piece measures 44(45)46(46)47(48) cm, bind off.Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.Sew the shoulder seams. Attach the sleeves (see the red marks on the pattern). Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
Neckline: Place the neckline sts you left on hold on the circular needle and pick up and knit additional sts from the neckline for 108(108)108(112)112(112)sts in total. Work ribbing in the round for 3 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Novita 7 Sisters: Juurilla Cabled Sweater
Size(s)
XS(S)M(L)XL(2XL) Sample size 2XL Recommended ease 15–25 cm / 6–10 in (loose-fitting)
Finished dimensions
body circumference 100(108)116(124)132(140) cm / 39¼(42½)45¾(48¾)52(55) in
length 59(61)63(65)69(72) cm / 23¼(24)24¾(25½)27¼(28¼) in
inner sleeve length 44(45)46(46)47(48) cm / 17¼(17¾)18(18)18½(19) in
Yarn demand
Novita 7 Sisters (010) off-white 650(700)750(800)850(900) g
Needles and other supplies
Needles Novita 4 mm (UK 8 / US 6) and 4½-5 mm (UK 6-7 / US 7-8) or sizes needed; Novita 4 mm circular needle (40 cm / 16 in) for the neckline
Stitch patterns Reverse stockinette st: purl the right side rows and knit the wrong side rows. Ribbing: *k2, p2*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Cable pattern: follow the chart and instructions. Ribbing in the round: *k2, p2*
Gauge 18 sts in reverse stockinette stitch using the larger needles = 10 cm (4 in); Front and back cable panel (106 sts) = 40 cm (15¾ in); Sleeve cable panel (34 sts) = 13 cm (5 in).
ConstructionThe sweater is worked flat in separate pieces, which are sewn together at the end.
Back
Using the smaller needles cast on 114(122)128(136)142(150) sts and begin ribbing: (WS) k2(k2)k1(k1)p2, k2(p2, k2), *p2, k2*, repeat *-* to end of row.When the ribbing measures 5 cm and you have last worked a RS row, switch to the larger needles and begin the cable pattern on row 1 of the chart: (WS) work 10(14)17(21)24(28) sts in reverse stockinette st, work section A (= 36 sts), section B (=22+12 sts), section C (= 36 sts), work 10(14)17(21)24(28) sts in reverse stockinette st. 12 sts increased, 126(134)140(148)154(162) sts on the needles.
At sections A and C keep repeating rows 2-25. At section B keep repeating rows 2-57.When the piece measures 37(38)39(40)44(46) cm, place a marker for the bottom of the armhole at both ends.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)22(23) cm, leave the middle 40 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row bind off 1x10(11)11(12)12(13)sts, 3x9(10)11(12)13(14)sts at the shoulder; at the same time on every other row bind off 3x2sts at the neckline edge. Work the other side as a mirror image.
Front
Work like back until the armhole measures 15(16)17(18)18(19) cm.
Leave the middle 24 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one side at a time. On every other row bind off 1x5 sts, 1x3 sts, 2x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge. Note: Begin shoulder decreases at the same point as on the back piece; on every other row bind off 1x10(11)11(12)12(13) sts and 3x9(10)11(12)13(14) sts.
Work the other side as a mirror image.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needles cast on 42(44)46(46)48(48) sts and begin ribbing: (WS) k2(p1, k2)p2, k2(p2, k2)k1(k1), *p2, k2*, repeat *-* to end of row.When the ribbing measures 5 cm and you have last worked a RS row, switch to the larger needles and begin the cable pattern on row 1 of the chart: (WS) work 10(11)12(12)13(13) sts in reverse stockinette st, work section B (= 22+12 sts), work 10(11)12(12)13(13) sts in reverse stockinette st. 12 sts increased, 54(56)58(58)60(60) sts on the needles.
At section B keep repeating rows 2-57.
When the piece measures 6(6)7(10)8(10) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3,5(3,5)3(2,5)3(2,5) cm 10(11)12(13)12(14) more times = 76(80)84(86)86(90) sts. When the piece measures 44(45)46(46)47(48) cm, bind off.Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.Sew the shoulder seams. Attach the sleeves (see the red marks on the pattern). Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
Neckline: Place the neckline sts you left on hold on the circular needle and pick up and knit additional sts from the neckline for 108(108)108(112)112(112)sts in total. Work ribbing in the round for 3 cm, then bind off in pattern.
