Mayan Cable Jumper

Mayan is a beautiful and easy to wear jumper that will be ideal for many social or professional occasions as it exudes casual elegance and sophistication.

Knitting Techniques:
ssk - slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit slipped sts together through back of loop
k2tog - knit 2 together
p2tog - purl 2 together
p2togtbl - slip 2 sts to right needle and purl together through back of loop
3/3 LC - Slip 3 sts to cable needle [cn] and hold at front of work. K3, k3 from cn.
3/3 RC - Slip 3 sts to cn and hold at back of work, K3, k3 from cn.
2/2 LC - Slip 2 sts to cn and hold at front of work, K2, k2 from cn.
2/2 RC - Slip 2 sts to cn and hold at back of work, K2, k2 from cn.

Photographed in the colour Alpaca Rain (Taupe)
Knitted in Purl Alpaca Designs 100% pure alpaca Fine yarn
Skill level: Intermediate/advanced

To make this in our woollen spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 7-10 balls depending on your size)
To make this in our worsted spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 3-4.5 skeins depending on your size)
To make this in our alpaca/wool blend, click here (You'll need between 7-10 balls depending on your size)
To make this in our alpaca/silk blend, click here (You'll need between 7-10 balls depending on your size)

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 350g)
Medium: UK sizes 12-14, to fit approx 93cm/37″ bust (weight 450g)
Large: UK sizes 16-18, to fit approx 102.5cm/41″ bust (weight 500g)
X-Large: UK sizes 20-22, to fit approx 112cm/44″ bust (weight 500g)

Knitted on 3.5 and 4.5 mm circular knitting needles, or size required to match given tension using Purl Alpaca Designs’ Fine yarn.

Tension: 18 sts and 27 rows to 10cm square using 4.5 mm needles; measured over stocking stitch after light steaming

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