Knitted sweater

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• Fit: loose

• Sizes: 42/46 and 48/52

• Yarn: Astra Air (50% alpaca, 22% merino wool, 26% nylon, 50 g/145 m)

  • 42/46 → 7 balls

  • 48/52 → 8 balls

• Tools:

  • Needles No. 6 (circulars with both short and long cords)

  • Needles No. 5

  • Cable needle for cables

  • Markers

• Gauge: 17 stitches × 19 rows = 10 × 10 cm

• Sleeve width: 7 cm
• Neckline width: 65/67 cm
• Back/Front length: 60/65 cm
• Garment bottom width: 57 cm

👕 Work steps

1. Neckline:
Cast on stitches onto needles No. 6, knit 25 rows of 1×1 rib.

2. Main pattern:
Thereafter, work in rows with a gradual increase of cables (2 knit + purl, then 3 knit + purl, 4 knit + purl, etc.), until the fabric is formed.

A detailed description of 60 rows for each size (42/46 and 48/52), including all cable crossings.

3. Shaping the body and sleeves:
After row 57 (for 42/46) or 61 (for 48/52) the knitting is split:

• Body: back + front;

• Sleeves: separate.

4. Body:
Knit in stockinette for 43–45 rows, then 15 rows of 1×1 rib.
Bind off stitches using a stretchy method.

5. Sleeves:
Increase by 4 stitches for underarm gussets.
Knit 65–67 rows in stockinette, switch to needles No. 5, knit 20 rows of 1×1 rib, bind off stitches stretchy.

Sizes: 42/46; 48/52

You will need:
Yarn Astra Air (50% alpaca, 22% merino wool, 26% nylon) 50 g / 145 m.
Or equivalents.

• For size 42/46 (bust circumference up to 93 cm) — 7 balls

• For size 48/52 (bust circumference up to 102 cm) — 8 balls

Circular needles on a short cord (for sleeves and neckline) No. 6, No. 5, and circular needles on a long cord No. 6.
Cable needle, marker.

Gauge:
To determine gauge, knit a swatch in stockinette on size 6 needles,
wash and dry it.

17 stitches per 19 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm.

If the gauge does not match, you should use needles one size larger or smaller.

🪡 Work steps for size 42/46

With size 6 needles on a short cable, cast on 72 stitches, join in the round,
place a marker and knit 1×1 rib for 25 rounds.

Next, start knitting the main fabric.
Row numbering will start from the beginning to make counting easier.

Row 1: all stitches purl.

Row 2: “2 knit, 1 purl” — 24 times.
Row 3: “2 knit, 1 purl” — 24 times.
Row 4: “slip 1 stitch to a cable needle in front of the work, knit 1, then knit the stitch from the cable needle, purl the next 2 stitches (pattern). Slip 1 stitch to a cable needle behind the work, knit 1, then knit the stitch from the cable needle, purl 2 stitches (pattern)”
Repeat this way to the end of the row.

5th row: “2 knit, 2 purl” — 24 times.
6th row: “2 knit, 2 purl” — 24 times.
7th row: “slip 1 stitch to a cable needle in front of the work, knit 2 stitches from the stitch on the needle, then knit the stitch from the cable needle, 2 purl stitches. Slip 1 stitch to a cable needle at the back of the work, knit 1, then knit 2 stitches from the cable needle, 2 purl stitches”
Repeat to the end of the row.

Sizes: 42/46; 48/52

You will need:
Yarn Astra Air (50% alpaca, 22% merino wool, 26% nylon) 50 g / 145 m.
Or equivalents.

• For size 42/46 (bust up to 93 cm) — 7 skeins

• For size 48/52 (bust up to 102 cm) — 8 skeins

Circular needles with a short cable (for knitting sleeves and neckline) No. 6, No. 5,
needles on a long cable No. 6.
Auxiliary short needle for cabling, stitch marker.

Gauge:
To determine gauge, knit a stockinette swatch on size 6 needles,
wash and dry it.

17 stitches over 19 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm.

If the gauge does not match, you need to use needles one size larger or smaller.

🪡 Work progress for size 42/46

On needles No. 6 with a short circular cable, cast on 72 stitches, join in the round,
place a marker and knit in 1x1 ribbing (1 knit / 1 purl) for 25 rounds.

Next we begin knitting the main fabric.
Row numbering will be from the start to make counting easier.

1st row: all stitches are purl.
2nd row: «2 knit, 1 purl» — 24 times.
3rd row: «2 knit, 1 purl» — 24 times.
4th row: «1 stitch slipt to a cable needle in front of the work, 1 knit,
then knit the stitch from the cable needle, from the purl stitch knit 2 purls (diagram).
1 stitch slip to a cable needle behind the work, 1 knit,
then knit the stitch from the cable needle, from the purl stitch knit 2 purls (diagram)».
Repeat this pattern to the end of the row.

5th row: «2 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
6th row: «2 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
7th row: «1 stitch slip to an auxiliary needle in front of the work,
from 1 knit stitch knit 2 knit stitches, then knit the stitch from the auxiliary needle, 2 purl.
1 stitch slip to an auxiliary needle behind the work, knit 1,
then knit from the stitch on the auxiliary needle 2 knit stitches, 2 purl».
Repeat to the end of the row.

23rd row: «6 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
24th row: «6 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
25th row: «6 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
26th row: «6 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
27th row: «6 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
28th row: «6 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.

29th row: «Slip 3 stitches to an auxiliary needle in front of the work, knit 2, from 1 knit stitch knit 2 more knits, knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle, purl 2. Slip 3 stitches to an auxiliary needle behind the work, knit 3, knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle: 2 knit, from 1 knit stitch knit 2 knits, 2 purl».

30th row: «7 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
31st row: «7 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
32nd row: «7 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
33rd row: «7 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
34th row: «7 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
35th row: «7 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
36th row: «4 stitches slip to an auxiliary needle in front of the work, 2 knit, from 1 knit stitch knit 2 more knits, knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle, 2 purl. Slip 3 stitches to an auxiliary needle behind the work, 4 knit, knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle: 2 knit, from 1 knit stitch knit 2 knits, 2 purl».

37th row: «8 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
38th row: «8 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
39th row: «8 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
40th row: «8 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
41st row: «8 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
42nd row: «8 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
43rd row: «8 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.

44th row: «4 stitches slip to an auxiliary needle in front of the work, 3 knit, from 1 knit stitch knit 2 more knits, knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle, 2 purl. Slip 4 stitches to an auxiliary needle behind the work, 4 knit, knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle: 3 knit, from 1 knit stitch knit 2 knits, 2 purl».

45th row: «9 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
46th row: «9 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
47th row: «9 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
48th row: «9 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
49th row: «9 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
50th row: «9 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
51st row: «9 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.
52nd row: «9 knit, 2 purl» — 24 times.*

Row 53: "Slip 5 stitches onto an auxiliary needle in front of the work, 3 knit stitches,
from 1 knit stitch knit 2 stitches, knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle, 2 purl stitches.
4 stitches slip onto an auxiliary needle behind the work, 5 knit stitches,
knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle: 3 knit stitches, from 1 knit stitch knit 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches."

Row 54: "10 knit stitches, 2 purl" — 24 times.
Row 55: "10 knit stitches, 2 purl" — 24 times.
Row 56: "10 knit stitches, 2 purl" — 24 times.
Row 57: "10 knit stitches, 2 purl" — 24 times.*

Row 58 starting from this row, you need to divide the work into "body" — back + front and sleeves, as shown in the video.

Back + Front: 188 stitches
For sleeves: 50 stitches each.

Now knit the body in stockinette stitch:
43 rows of stockinette, then 1×1 ribbing for 15 rows.
Bind off stitches with an elastic method.

Sleeves:
Increase 4 stitches at the underarms (total 54 stitches on the sleeve).
Knit in stockinette for 65 rows, then switch to needles No. 5:

Row 66: "Purl 2 together, 1 knit" — repeat.
Then knit in 1×1 rib for 20 rows.
Bind off stitches with an elastic method.

Soak the sweater, wring out (do not twist) and lay flat to dry on a horizontal surface.
Weave in the ends.

65/67 cm
7 cm
60/65 cm
57 cm

Instructions for size 48/52

On size 6 needles with a short circular cable, cast on 78 stitches, join in a round,
place a marker and knit in 1×1 ribbing for 25 rounds.

Next, start knitting the main fabric.
Row numbering will start from the beginning to make counting easier.

Row 1: all stitches purl.
Row 2: "2 knit, 1 purl" — 26 times.
Row 3: "2 knit, 1 purl" — 26 times.

Row 4: "Slip 1 stitch onto an auxiliary needle in front of the work, 1 knit,
then knit the stitch from the auxiliary needle, purl the stitches from the main needle to form 2 purls (pattern).
Slip 1 stitch onto an auxiliary needle behind the work, 1 knit, then knit the stitch from the auxiliary needle, purl the stitch from the main needle to form 2 purls (pattern)."

Repeat this to the end of the row.

Row 5: "2 knit, 2 purl" — 26 times.
Row 6: "2 knit, 2 purl" — 26 times.

Row 7: "Slip 2 stitches onto an auxiliary needle in front of the work, from 1 knit stitch knit 2 knit stitches, then knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle, 2 purl stitches. Slip 1 stitch onto an auxiliary needle behind the work, knit 1 stitch, then from the stitch on the auxiliary needle knit 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches"

Repeat this to the end of the row.

Row 8: "3 knit, 2 purl" — 26 times.
Row 9: "3 knit, 2 purl" — 26 times.
Row 10: "3 knit, 2 purl" — 26 times.*

Row 11: "Slip 2 stitches onto an auxiliary needle in front of the work,
from 1 knit stitch knit 2 knit stitches, then knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle, 2 purl stitches.
1 stitch slip onto an auxiliary needle behind the work, 2 knit stitches, then knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle (from 1 knit stitch knit 2 knit stitches), 2 purl stitches"

Row 12: "4 knit, 2 purl" — 26 times.
Row 13: "4 knit, 2 purl" — 26 times.
Row 14: "4 knit, 2 purl" — 26 times.
Row 15: "4 knit, 2 purl" — 26 times.*

Row 16: "Slip 2 stitches onto an auxiliary needle in front of the work, 1 knit,
from 1 knit stitch knit 2 stitches, knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle, 2 purl stitches.
Slip 2 stitches onto an auxiliary needle behind the work, 2 knit stitches,
then knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle 1 knit stitch, from 1 knit stitch knit 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches"

Row 17: "5 knit, 2 purl" — 26 times.
Row 18: "5 knit, 2 purl" — 26 times.
Row 19: "5 knit, 2 purl" — 26 times.
Row 20: "5 knit, 2 purl" — 26 times.
Row 21: "5 knit, 2 purl" — 26 times.*

For convenience you can switch to needles with a longer cable.

Row 22: "Slip 3 stitches onto an auxiliary needle in front of the work, 1 knit,
from 1 knit stitch knit 2 stitches, knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle, 2 purl stitches.
Slip 2 stitches onto an auxiliary needle behind the work, 3 knit stitches,
knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle 1 knit stitch,
from 1 knit stitch knit 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches"

Row 23: «6 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 24: «6 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 25: «6 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 26: «6 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 27: «6 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 28: «6 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.*

Row 29: «Slip 3 stitches onto an auxiliary needle in front of the work,
2 knit stitches, from the 1st knit stitch knit 2 knit stitches, knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle,
2 purl stitches.
3 stitches slip onto an auxiliary needle behind the work, 3 knit stitches,
knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle: 2 knit stitches, from the 1st knit stitch knit 2 knit stitches,
2 purl stitches».

Row 30: «7 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 31: «7 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 32: «7 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 33: «7 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 34: «7 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 35: «7 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 36: «7 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.*

Row 37: «Slip 4 stitches onto an auxiliary needle in front of the work,
2 knit stitches, from the 1st knit stitch knit 2 knit stitches, knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle,
2 purl stitches.
3 stitches slip onto an auxiliary needle behind the work, 4 knit stitches,
knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle: 2 knit stitches, from the 1st knit stitch
knit 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches».

Row 38: «8 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 39: «8 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 40: «8 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 41: «8 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 42: «8 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 43: «8 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 44: «8 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.*

Row 45: «8 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 46: «4 stitches slip onto an auxiliary needle in front of the work,
3 knit stitches, from the 1st knit stitch knit 2 knit stitches, knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle, 2 purl stitches.
4 stitches slip onto an auxiliary needle behind the work, 4 knit stitches,
knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle: 3 knit stitches, from the 1st knit stitch
knit 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches».

Row 47: «9 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 48: «9 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 49: «9 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 50: «9 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 51: «9 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 52: «9 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 53: «9 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.*

Row 54: «9 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 55: «9 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 56: «5 stitches slip onto an auxiliary needle in front of the work, 3 knit stitches,
from the 1st knit stitch knit 2 knit stitches, knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle, 2 purl stitches.
4 stitches slip onto an auxiliary needle behind the work, 5 knit stitches,
knit the stitches from the auxiliary needle: 3 knit stitches, from the 1st knit stitch
knit 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches».

Row 57: «10 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 58: «10 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 59: «10 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.
Row 60: «10 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches» — 26 times.*

Starting from row 61, you need to divide the work into the “body”: back + front and sleeves (as shown in the video).

Back + front: 188 stitches.
For sleeves: 62 stitches each.

Now knit in stockinette stitch (all stitches knit) the “body”:
45 rows of stockinette, then 1x1 ribbing for 15 rows.
Bind off stitches using a stretchy method.

Sleeves:
Increase by 4 stitches at the underarm edges (total 66 stitches per sleeve),
knit in stockinette for 67 rows.

Switch to needles size 5.

Row 68: «K2tog, knit 1 stitch» — repeat.
Then continue in stockinette for 20 rows.
Bind off stitches using a stretchy method.