Manicouagan Pullover, As Seen on Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell Episode 1201

Knits and knit.wear editor Lisa Shroyer visits with Vickie to talk about unusual cables on Episode 1201 of Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell. Lisa demonstrates how to work a cable and drop stitch pattern and explains how the combination of the two stitch patterns affects gauge.

About the Manicouagan Pullover

A henley-inspired pullover with deep placket and an allover cable-drop-stitch pattern, the Manicouagan Pullover sports a rugged gleam thanks to the nettle-wool blend of the yarn.

Designer Alex Capshaw-Taylor

Finished Size 34 (37 1/2, 41, 44 1/2, 48 1/2)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 34", modeled with 4" of positive ease.

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Woodland (65% wool, 35% nettles; 131 yd [120 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #3175 charcoal, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls.

Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Removable markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; eight 5/8" buttons.

Gauge 22 sts and 25 rows = 4" in Drop St Cable patt on larger needles after dropping sts; 31 sts and 27 rows = 4" in Drop St Cable patt on larger needles before dropping sts.

Originally published in Interweave Knits, Winter 2014

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