Beckside by Linda Marveng is a timeless cabled sweater, rich in texture and beautifully twisted stitches. We believe that Beckside is everything we need from a classic sweater: rich cabling, a slightly boxy shape but with all the finishing that make it crisp and easy to wear for most occasions. The deeply textured centre panel is flanked by softer, undulating cables to add something just a little soft to this otherwise unisex style. Worked in pieces from the bottom up, Beckside is seamed for a stronger, more flattering shape. The tubular cast on gives the finished garment a polished look. For a boxy fit as shown, opt for 5-10 cm (2-5 in) positive ease, Beckside would be equally flattering as a more fitted sweater with less positive ease.
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS:
Bust (at underarm): 90 96: 102: 112: 122: 132 cm (35.5 37.75: 40.25: 44: 48: 52 in)
Length (from shoulder): 62 63: 64: 65: 66: 67 cm (24.5 24.75: 25.25: 25.5: 26: 26.5 in)
Sleeve seam: 46 47: 48: 49: 50: 51 cm (18 18.5: 19: 19.25: 19.75: 20 in)
YARN: The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light (80% merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% silk, 300 m (328 yd) per 100g hank) in shade – Orla 4 5: 5: 6: 6: 7 hanks.
NEEDLES: 3.5mm (US 4) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle (for neckband)
1 pair 3.75mm (US 5) straight or circular needles (or size to obtain gauge)
Cable needle
Waste yarn for Tubular cast-on
TENSION:22 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st using 3.75mm (US 5) needles, after blocking.
Basket cable (24 sts) measures 8 cm (3.25 in) wide.
Braid cable (12 sts) measures 4 cm (1.5 in) wide.