Esme Cable Jumper with Picot Edge

A stunningly beautiful jumper with cable knit detail, gorgeous shaping, flattering neckline and long sleeves. The pleated hem is emphasized with textured panels creating simple sophistication and an hourglass figure and the neckline is enhanced further with a wonderful fold-back collar.  The pattern also includes a sleeveless and collarless version so that a significantly different garment can be made from the same design.

Don’t take our word for it see Susan’s blog entitled “Wow! Did you really knit that?” .  As she says, it’s a phrase she has been basking in hearing for the last couple of weeks 

Knitting Techniques:
k2tog - knit two together
patt - work in pattern as set
ssk - slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit together through back of loop
sskpo - slip 2 knitwise together, knit 1, pass slipped sts over
yo - yarn over
3/3 LC - Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold at front of work. Knit next 3 sts, knit 3 sts from cable needle.
3/3 RC - Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold at back of work. Knit next 3 sts, knit 3 sts from cable needle.

Photographed in the colour Alpaca Earth (Dark Brown)
Knitted in Purl Alpaca Designs 100% pure alpaca Fine yarn
Skill level: Intermediate

With sleeves
To make this in our woollen spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 9-13 balls depending on your size)
To make this in our worsted spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 4-6 skeins depending on your size)
To make this in our alpaca/wool blend, click here (You'll need between 9-13 balls depending on your size)
To make this in our alpaca/silk blend, click here (You'll need between 9-13 balls depending on your size)

Esme long sleeved Jumper Sizes:
X-Small: UK sizes 4-6, to fit approx 73cm/29″ bust (weight 450g)
Small: UK sizes 8-10, to fit approx 83cm/33″ bust (weight 500g)
Medium: UK sizes 12-14, to fit approx 93cm/37″ bust (weight 550g)
Large: UK sizes 16-18, to fit approx 102cm/40″ bust (weight 600g)
X-Large: UK sizes 20-22, to fit approx 112cm/44″ bust (weight 650g)

Knitted on 4 mm circular needles (alternatively straight needles with circular needles for collar)

Tension:  20 sts and  29 rows to 10 cm square over Stocking Stitch

Without Sleeves

To make this in our woollen spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 7-11 balls depending on your size)
To make this in our worsted spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 3-5 skeins depending on your size)
To make this in our alpaca/wool blend, click here (You'll need between 7-11 balls depending on your size)
To make this in our alpaca/silk blend, click here (You'll need between 7-11 balls depending on your size)

Esme short sleeved version - Sizes:
X-Small: UK sizes 4-6, to fit approx 73cm/29″ bust (weight 350g)
Small: UK sizes 8-10, to fit approx 83cm/33″ bust (weight 400g)
Medium: UK sizes 12-14, to fit approx 93cm/37″ bust (weight 450g)
Large: UK sizes 16-18, to fit approx 102cm/40″ bust (weight 500g)
X-Large: UK sizes 20-22, to fit approx 112cm/44″ bust (weight 550g)

Please note, if using a different yarn, correct tension must be obtained to make sure this garment fits properly.