Sterling by Åsa Buchta

Craft: Knitting

Cable lovers, this one’s for you. Sterling wraps you in allover texture with a classic v-neck silhouette that works for everything from coffee dates to dinner out. Berroco Biella’s crisp stitch definition brings every cable to life, creating a sweater that’s as beautiful to knit as it is to wear.

Sizes

(1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] {7, 8, 9}

Finished Measurements

Bust: (33, 38, 43) [48, 53, 58] {63, 68, 73}" / (82.5, 95, 107.5) [120, 132.5, 145] {157.5, 170, 182.5} cm

Length: (20¾, 21, 21¾) [22, 22¾, 23] {23¾, 24, 24¾}" / (52, 52.5, 54.5) [55, 57, 57.5] {59.5, 60, 62} cm

Shown in size 3 (43" / 107.5 cm), modeled with 8" / 20 cm positive ease

Recommended ease: 4–8" / 10–20 cm positive ease

Yarn

BERROCO BIELLA (60% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 30% Silk, 10% Kid Mohair, 202 yds/50 g)

(7, 8, 8) [9, 10, 11] {12, 13, 14} balls #12903 Gray

Yardage

1414 - 2828 yards (1293 - 2586 m)

Needles

Sizes 3 / 3.25 mm and 5 / 3.75 mm or size to obtain gauge

16" / 40 cm circular needle, size 3 / 3.25 mm

Notions

Cable needle, removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn to hold sts

Gauge

24 sts and 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm in St st on larger needles

10-st cable panel measures 1¼" / 3 cm

Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.