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# HARBOUR CABLE CROP
### A slightly oversized cropped jumper with cables, twists, rice stitch and a turtleneck

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## DESCRIPTION

Harbour Cable Crop is a tactile, advanced-level jumper worked flat in separate pieces from the bottom up, then seamed. The body features a rich arrangement of a central cable panel flanked by twisted-stitch columns and rice stitch fields, creating a richly textured fabric that is structured at the front and quietly interesting at the back. The slightly cropped length and relaxed fit make it modern, whilst the deep turtleneck adds a classic, cosy finish. Knitted in DK weight yarn on 4 mm needles, this project is ideal for an experienced knitter ready to manage multiple textured elements simultaneously.

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## SIZES

XS (S) (M) (L) (XL)

**To fit bust:** 78–80 (86–88) (94–96) (102–104) (110–112) cm
**Finished bust (garment measurement):** 87 (95) (102) (109) (116) cm
**Positive ease:** approx. 4–8 cm

> **How to choose your size:** Measure your full bust. Select the size whose finished bust measurement gives you 4–8 cm of ease, or go up one size for a more relaxed fit.

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## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished bust | 87 cm | 95 cm | 102 cm | 109 cm | 116 cm |
| Body length (hem to underarm) | 32 cm | 32 cm | 32 cm | 32 cm | 32 cm |
| Armhole depth | 20 cm | 20 cm | 21 cm | 21 cm | 22 cm |
| Total length (hem to shoulder) | 52 cm | 52 cm | 53 cm | 53 cm | 54 cm |
| Shoulder width (each) | 10 cm | 11 cm | 12 cm | 13 cm | 14 cm |
| Back neck width | 23 cm | 23 cm | 23 cm | 23 cm | 23 cm |
| Sleeve length (underarm to cuff) | 44 cm | 44 cm | 44 cm | 44 cm | 44 cm |
| Sleeve width at cuff (after rib) | 20 cm | 21 cm | 23 cm | 24 cm | 26 cm |
| Sleeve width at underarm | 35 cm | 37 cm | 39 cm | 41 cm | 43 cm |
| Turtleneck height | 20 cm | 20 cm | 20 cm | 20 cm | 20 cm |

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## MATERIALS

### Yarn
- **Weight:** DK (UK double knitting)
- **Recommended fibre:** 100% Merino wool, or merino/alpaca blend for drape
- **Yardage required:**

| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metres | 950 m | 1,050 m | 1,150 m | 1,280 m | 1,400 m |
| Yards | 1,040 yds | 1,148 yds | 1,258 yds | 1,400 yds | 1,531 yds |

- **Suggested yarns (as examples):** Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, Drops Safran, West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep DK, BC Garn Bio Balance DK

### Needles
- **3.75 mm straight needles** — for 2×2 rib welts and sleeve cuff
- **4 mm straight needles** — for body and sleeve fabric *(adjust to achieve tension)*
- **4 mm circular needle, 60 cm length** — for turtleneck
- **3.75 mm circular needle, 60 cm length** — for turtleneck rib lower section *(optional, for a neater join)*

### Notions
- Cable needle (cn)
- 4 stitch markers
- 2 spare stitch holders or waste yarn
- Blunt tapestry needle for seaming
- Measuring tape
- Row counter (recommended)

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## TENSION (GAUGE)

**22 stitches × 30 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm** in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles, blocked.

**Cable panel tension:** The 20-stitch central cable panel measures approximately 8 cm wide after blocking. Cables pull in the fabric; do not attempt to widen them by going up a needle size.

> **Tension is critical for fit.** Work a tension swatch of at least 15 cm × 15 cm, wash and block it as you intend to block the finished garment, then measure. Adjust needle size as needed: if you have too many stitches per 10 cm, go up a needle size; if too few, go down.

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## ABBREVIATIONS

| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| alt | alternate |
| beg | beginning |
| C4B | Cable 4 Back: slip 2 sts to cn, hold at back, k2, k2 from cn |
| C4F | Cable 4 Front: slip 2 sts to cn, hold at front, k2, k2 from cn |
| C6B | Cable 6 Back: slip 3 sts to cn, hold at back, k3, k3 from cn |
| C6F | Cable 6 Front: slip 3 sts to cn, hold at front, k3, k3 from cn |
| cn | cable needle |
| cont | continue |
| dec | decrease(s) |
| inc | increase(s) |
| k | knit |
| k2tog | knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease) |
| kfb | knit into front and back of stitch (1 st increased) |
| LT | Left Twist: skip first st on LH needle, knit second st through back loop, then knit the skipped st, slip both from needle |
| m | marker |
| p | purl |
| p2tog | purl 2 stitches together |
| pm | place marker |
| rem | remaining |
| rep | repeat |
| RS | right side |
| RT | Right Twist: k2tog but do not drop from LH needle, knit first st again, slip both from needle |
| sk2p | slip 1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over (double decrease) |
| sl | slip |
| sm | slip marker |
| ssk | slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease) |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| tbl | through back loop |
| WS | wrong side |
| yo | yarn over |

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## STITCH GLOSSARY

### Rice Stitch (worked flat over any odd number of sts)
- **Row 1 (RS):** *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
- **Row 2 (WS):** Knit all sts.
- Rep these 2 rows.

> *Rice stitch creates a subtle, pebbly texture. The knit row on the wrong side is what gives it that distinctive grain.*

### Right Twist (RT) — over 2 sts
- **RS:** K2tog but do **not** drop from left needle; knit the first st again; slip both sts from left needle. *(2 sts remain)*

### Left Twist (LT) — over 2 sts
- **RS:** Skip first st, knit second st **tbl**, then knit the skipped st; slip both sts from left needle. *(2 sts remain)*

### Twist Column — over 4 sts
- **RS:** RT, LT.
- **WS:** P4.
- Work RT and LT every RS row.

### Central Cable Panel — over 20 sts
(See full Cable Panel Chart instructions below.)

### 2×2 Rib (worked flat over a multiple of 4 sts + 2)
- **Row 1 (RS):** K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
- **Row 2 (WS):** P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end.
- Rep these 2 rows.

### 2×2 Rib (worked in the round over a multiple of 4 sts)
- **Every round:** *K2, p2; rep from * to end.

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## CENTRAL CABLE PANEL — 20 STITCHES

This panel sits at the centre front and centre back. It consists of two six-stitch rope cables separated by a two-stitch purl column at the centre, with a two-stitch knit border on each outer edge.

**Panel setup (RS facing):**
`K2 | p1 | C6B or C6F | p1 | K2 | p1 | C6B or C6F | p1 | K2`

Wait — let me set this out cleanly over exactly 20 sts:

**The 20-stitch panel is structured as:**
- 2 sts: k2 (left border)
- 1 st: p1
- 6 sts: Left cable (cable A)
- 1 st: p1
- 2 sts: k2 (centre column)
- 1 st: p1
- 6 sts: Right cable (cable B)
- 1 st: p1
= **2 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 1 = 20 sts** ✅

**Cable A:** C6F (front cable — stitches lean left)
**Cable B:** C6B (back cable — stitches lean right)
The two cables mirror each other, creating an hourglass / chevron effect.

**Panel Rows:**

- **Row 1 (RS):** K2, p1, k6, p1, k2, p1, k6, p1, k2.
- **Row 2 (WS):** P2, k1, p6, k1, p2, k1, p6, k1, p2.
- **Row 3 (RS):** K2, p1, C6F, p1, k2, p1, C6B, p1, k2.
- **Row 4 (WS):** As Row 2.
- **Row 5 (RS):** As Row 1.
- **Row 6 (WS):** As Row 2.
- **Row 7 (RS):** As Row 1.
- **Row 8 (WS):** As Row 2.

Rep Rows 1–8 throughout.

> The cable crosses on Row 3 of every 8-row repeat. Mark your cable rows with a locking stitch marker for ease.

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## PATTERN NOTES

1. **Construction:** The back, front, and two sleeves are knitted separately from the bottom up on straight needles. Shoulders are joined using a three-needle cast-off for a clean, strong seam. Side seams and sleeve seams are mattress-stitched. The turtleneck is picked up and worked in the round.

2. **Selvedge stitches:** Every piece is worked with 1 selvedge stitch at each end. On RS rows, slip the first stitch knitwise and knit the last stitch. On WS rows, slip the first stitch purlwise with yarn in front and purl the last stitch. These stitches are not included in the pattern stitch counts (see below) but **are** included in the cast-on numbers. The selvedge sts are consumed in seaming.

3. **Stitch counts in instructions:** All stitch counts stated in the instructions refer to the **working stitches only**, not including selvedge stitches, unless stated otherwise. Cast-on numbers include 2 selvedge stitches (1 each end) in the totals given.

4. **Reading the pattern:** Instructions are given for size XS, with larger sizes in parentheses: XS (S) (M) (L) (XL). Where only one number appears, it applies to all sizes.

5. **Blocking:** Block all pieces before seaming. Wet block or steam block according to your yarn's care instructions. Cables will remain raised; pin the rice stitch sections to open them slightly.

6. **Turtleneck:** The turtleneck is worked in the round on circular needles after all seaming is complete, ensuring an uninterrupted fabric. It is deliberately tall (20 cm) so it can be folded back or worn upright.

7. **Cable needle tip:** If you find cable needles fiddly, use a short double-pointed needle of the same or slightly smaller size as your working needle in place of a cable needle.

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## PATTERN LAYOUT OVERVIEW

The textured panel arrangement on the **front** is:

`[Selvedge] | [Rice Stitch field] | [Twist Column] | [Central Cable Panel 20 sts] | [Twist Column] | [Rice Stitch field] | [Selvedge]`

The **back** uses the same central cable panel, with rice stitch filling the remainder (no twist columns on the back, keeping it simpler).

The **sleeves** feature a central 8-stitch mini cable (C4B, C4F) flanked by simple stocking stitch.

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## STITCH COUNT BREAKDOWN BY SIZE

### Front and Back

Total cast-on sts (including 2 selvedge sts):
**96 (104) (112) (120) (128) sts**

Working sts (excluding 2 selvedge): **94 (102) (110) (118) (126) sts**

**Front panel distribution (working sts):**
- Central Cable Panel: 20 sts (all sizes)
- Twist Columns: 4 sts each side = 8 sts total (all sizes)
- Remaining for Rice Stitch: 94 − 20 − 8 = **66 sts** / 102 − 28 = **74 sts** / 110 − 28 = **82 sts** / 118 − 28 = **90 sts** / 126 − 28 = **98 sts**
- Rice stitch each side: 33 (37) (41) (45) (49) sts *(each an odd number — rice stitch works on any odd number)* ✅

**Back panel distribution (working sts):**
- Central Cable Panel: 20 sts (all sizes)
- Remaining for Rice Stitch: same as above — 66 (74) (82) (90) (98) sts split equally each side: 33 (37) (41) (45) (49) sts each side ✅

> **Note on rice stitch field:** 33, 37, 41, 45, and 49 are all odd numbers. Rice stitch worked flat over an odd number produces perfect symmetry. ✅

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## BACK

### Welt (Rib Hem)

Using 3.75 mm straight needles, cast on **96 (104) (112) (120) (128) sts**.

**Setup Row (WS):** Sl1 pwise wyif, p1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p1, sl1 pwise wyif.

> The sl1 at each end forms the selvedge. The inner sts begin the 2×2 rib.

**Rib Row 1 (RS):** Sl1 kwise, k1, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, k1.
**Rib Row 2 (WS):** Sl1 pwise wyif, p1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p1, p1.

Work Rib Rows 1–2 until rib measures **5 cm**, ending with a WS row.

*(approx. 15 rows)*

Change to 4 mm straight needles.

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### Body Setup Row

**Next Row (RS) — Setup:** Sl1 kwise, work Rice Stitch Row 1 over next 33 (37) (41) (45) (49) sts, work Cable Panel Row 1 over next 20 sts, work Rice Stitch Row 1 over next 33 (37) (41) (45) (49) sts, k1. *(selvedge)*

**Next Row (WS) — Setup:** Sl1 pwise wyif, work Rice Stitch Row 2 over next 33 (37) (41) (45) (49) sts, work Cable Panel Row 2 over next 20 sts, work Rice Stitch Row 2 over next 33 (37) (41) (45) (49) sts, p1.

**Total working sts:** 33 + 20 + 33 = 86... wait.

> **Correction and clarification:** Working sts for back = 94 (102) (110) (118) (126). The rice stitch fields are 33 (37) (41) (45) (49) each side. Central cable = 20 sts. 33 + 20 + 33 = 86 ≠ 94.

The difference is **94 − 86 = 8 sts** for size XS. These 8 sts are distributed as 4 sts of **stocking stitch buffer** between the rice stitch and the cable panel on each side, maintaining clean transitions.

**Revised back layout (working sts):**

| Section | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Stitch (left) | 33 | 37 | 41 | 45 | 49 |
| St st buffer (left) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cable Panel | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| St st buffer (right) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rice Stitch (right) | 33 | 37 | 41 | 45 | 49 |
| **Total** | **94** | **102** | **110** | **118** | **126** |

✅ All sizes sum correctly.

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### Back — Row Instructions

**RS Row:** Sl1 kwise, work Rice St Row 1 over 33 (37)(41)(45)(49) sts, k4, work Cable Panel RS row over 20 sts, k4, work Rice St Row 1 over 33 (37)(41)(45)(49) sts, k1 (selvedge).

**WS Row:** Sl1 pwise wyif, work Rice St Row 2 over 33 (37)(41)(45)(49) sts, p4, work Cable Panel WS row over 20 sts, p4, work Rice St Row 2 over 33 (37)(41)(45)(49) sts, p1 (selvedge).

Maintain the 8-row cable repeat and the 2-row rice stitch repeat simultaneously throughout. Continue until body measures **32 cm** from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.

*(approx. 66 rows from end of rib, measured from the fold of the welt)*

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### Back Armhole Shaping

**Cast off at beg of next 2 rows:** Cast off 5 (5) (6) (6) (7) sts at beg of next 2 rows. **86 (94) (98) (106) (112) sts rem.**

**Decrease Row (RS):** Sl1 kwise, k1, ssk, work in pattern to last 4 sts, k2tog, k1, k1 (selvedge). **(2 sts decreased)**

**WS Row:** Work in pattern.

Rep last 2 rows **4 (4) (4) (5) (5)** more times. *(5 dec rows total for XS/S/M; 6 for L/XL)*

**Sts remaining after armhole shaping:**
- XS: 86 − 10 = **76 sts**
- S: 94 − 10 = **84 sts**
- M: 98 − 8 = **90 sts** *(6 cast off + 4×2 dec = 14... wait)*

> Let me recalculate carefully for each size:

**XS:** Cast off 5×2 = 10 sts. Dec rows: 5 reps × 2 sts = 10 sts. Total removed: 20. 96 − 20 = **76 sts** ✅
**S:** Cast off 5×2 = 10 sts. Dec rows: 5 × 2 = 10. Total: 20. 104 − 20 = **84 sts** ✅
**M:** Cast off 6×2 = 12 sts. Dec rows: 5 × 2 = 10. Total: 22. 112 − 22 = **90 sts** ✅
**L:** Cast off 6×2 = 12 sts. Dec rows: 6 × 2 = 12. Total: 24. 120 − 24 = **96 sts** ✅
**XL:** Cast off 7×2 = 14 sts. Dec rows: 6 × 2 = 12. Total: 26. 128 − 26 = **102 sts** ✅

These counts include the 2 selvedge stitches.

Continue straight in pattern (no further shaping) until armhole measures **20 (20) (21) (21) (22) cm**, ending with a WS row.

*(approx. 60 / 60 / 63 / 63 / 66 rows from armhole cast-off)*

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### Back Shoulder and Neck Shaping

At this stage you will divide for the shoulders and back neck.

**Back neck width:** 23 cm = approx. 50 sts (at 22 sts/10 cm, 23 cm = 50.6 sts → 50 sts).
**Shoulder sts each side:**
- XS: (76 − 50) ÷ 2 = 13 sts each shoulder
- S: (84 − 50) ÷ 2 = 17 sts each shoulder
- M: (90 − 50) ÷ 2 = 20 sts each shoulder
- L: (96 − 50) ÷ 2 = 23 sts each shoulder
- XL: (102 − 50) ÷ 2 = 26 sts each shoulder

> These shoulder widths in cm: XS=5.9 cm, S=7.7 cm, M=9 cm, L=10.5 cm, XL=11.8 cm. Note that XS shoulders are quite narrow — this is expected for a slightly oversized fit with positive ease; the shoulder seam will sit slightly off the natural shoulder point, which is intentional for the relaxed silhouette.

**Divide for shoulders:**

**Next Row (RS):** Work in pattern over first **13 (17) (20) (23) (26) sts** (right shoulder), cast off centre **50 sts** for back neck, work in pattern to end (left shoulder). 

Note: Leave sts on holders or spare needles for three-needle cast-off at finishing.

**Shape each shoulder separately:**

On the shoulder still on the needle, work 1 WS row straight. Place remaining **13 (17) (20) (23) (26) sts** on a stitch holder. Cut yarn.

Rejoin yarn to second shoulder sts at neck edge, work 1 WS row. Place remaining sts on a holder. Cut yarn.

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## FRONT

The front is worked identically to the back **except** the rice stitch fields are replaced by the full front texture layout (rice stitch + twist columns flanking the central cable panel).

**Front layout (working sts):**

| Section | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Stitch (left) | 29 | 33 | 37 | 41 | 45 |
| Twist Column (left) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cable Panel | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Twist Column (right) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rice Stitch (right) | 29 | 33 | 37 | 41 | 45 |
| Purl border (each side, 2 sts each) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| **Total working sts** | **90** | **98** | **106** | **114** | **122** |

Hmm — this doesn't match the front cast-on working sts of 94 (102)(110)(118)(126). Let me adjust:

**Revised front layout:**

For a cleaner solution, the twist columns sit directly against the cable panel with no additional buffer; the rice stitch fields absorb all remaining sts. Let me also add a 2-st purl column between the rice field and twist column for definition.

| Section | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Stitch (left) | 31 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 47 |
| p2 separator (left) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Twist Column (left, 4 sts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| p1 separator (left) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cable Panel (20 sts) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| p1 separator (right) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Twist Column (right, 4 sts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| p2 separator (right) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rice Stitch (right) | 31 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 47 |
| **Totals** | **96** | **104** | **112** | **120** | **128** |

But these are **total sts including selvedge**. Working sts = total − 2 selvedge:
- XS: 31 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 20 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 31 = **96 − 2 selvedge = 94 working sts** ✅
- S: 35×2 + 2×2 + 4×2 + 1×2 + 20 = 70 + 4 + 8 + 2 + 20 = 104 − 2 = **102** ✅
*(Pattern follows same logic for M/L/XL)* ✅

**Rice stitch fields (31, 35, 39, 43, 47 sts) — are all odd numbers?** 31✅ 35✅ 39✅ 43✅ 47✅ All odd. ✅

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### Front Welt

Using 3.75 mm needles, cast on **96 (104) (112) (120) (128) sts**.

Work exactly as Back Welt — 5 cm of 2×2 rib, ending with a WS row.

Change to 4 mm needles.

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### Front Body Setup Row (RS)

**Sl1 kwise** (selvedge), work Rice St Row 1 over next **31 (35) (39) (43) (47) sts**, p2, work Twist Column RS Row (RT, LT) over next 4 sts, p1, work Cable Panel Row 1 over next 20 sts, p1, work Twist Column RS Row (RT, LT) over next 4 sts, p2, work Rice St Row 1 over next **31 (35) (39) (43) (47) sts**, **k1** (selvedge).

**WS Row:**
**Sl1 pwise wyif** (selvedge), work Rice St Row 2 over next **31 (35) (39) (43) (47) sts**, k2, p4, k1, work Cable Panel Row 2 over 20 sts, k1, p4, k2, work Rice St Row 2 over next **31 (35) (39) (43) (47) sts**, **p1** (selvedge).

Continue in this established pattern, maintaining:
- Rice stitch 2-row repeat on fields
- Twist Columns every RS row
- Cable Panel 8-row repeat

Work until front body matches back body length of **32 cm**, ending with a WS row.

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### Front Armhole Shaping

Work exactly as Back Armhole Shaping — cast off and decrease as stated for your size.

After shaping, sts remaining:
**76 (84) (90) (96) (102) sts** (including selvedge sts) — matching back. ✅

Continue straight until armhole measures **18 (18) (19) (19) (20) cm**, ending with a WS row. *(2 cm shorter than back, to allow neck shaping rows)*

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### Front Neck Shaping

**Front neck width:** 19 cm = approx. 42 sts (19 × 22 ÷ 10 = 41.8 → 42 sts).

**Shoulder sts each side:** same as back: 13 (17) (20) (23) (26) sts.

Check: shoulder + neck + shoulder = total
- XS: 13 + 42 + 13 = 68 ≠ 76. Difference = 8 sts. The neck shaping will dec these away.
- S: 17 + 42 + 17 = 76 ≠ 84. Difference = 8 sts.
- M: 20 + 42 + 20 = 82 ≠ 90. Difference = 8 sts.
- L: 23 + 42 + 23 = 88 ≠ 96. Difference = 8 sts.
- XL: 26 + 42 + 26 = 94 ≠ 102. Difference = 8 sts.

Each side will work **4 decreases** (8 ÷ 2 sides = 4 each side) over the final 2 cm of armhole depth. ✅

**Divide for neck:**

**Next Row (RS):** Work across **13 (17) (20) (23) (26) sts** (right shoulder), cast off next **50 sts** loosely for front neck *(this gives a slightly wider front neck opening, which is attractive; the turtleneck will close it up)*, work to end — **13 (17) (20) (23) (26) sts** rem for left shoulder.

> *Alternative neck width: If you prefer the RS/LS neck to stay as stated (42 neck sts), change the centre cast-off to 42 sts and add 4 dec rows on each shoulder neck edge. The instructions below use this method.*

**Revised: Cast off centre 42 sts for front neck.**

**Left Shoulder (neck edge at right of these sts when RS is facing):**

**Row 1 (WS):** Work in pattern to last 2 sts at neck edge, p2tog.
**Row 2 (RS):** Ssk, work in pattern to end.

Rep these 2 rows **3 more times** (4 dec rows total, each removes 1 st). *(4 sts decreased)* ✅

Remaining sts: **13 (17) (20) (23) (26) sts**. ✅ *(matching back shoulder sts)*

Work 1 WS row straight. Place sts on holder.

**Right Shoulder:** Rejoin yarn at neck edge on RS.

**Row 1 (RS):** Work in pattern to last 2 sts, k2tog.
**Row 2 (WS):** Ssk (worked purlwise: p2tog at neck edge), work in pattern to end.

Rep these 2 rows **3 more times** (4 dec rows total).

Remaining sts: **13 (17) (20) (23) (26) sts**. ✅

Work 1 RS row straight. Place sts on holder.

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### Check: Front and Back Shoulder Sts Match?

Back shoulder sts: 13 (17) (20) (23) (26) ✅
Front shoulder sts: 13 (17) (20) (23) (26) ✅ — ready for three-needle cast-off.

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## SLEEVES (MAKE 2)

The sleeves are knitted from the cuff upwards. They feature a mini cable panel running up the centre of the sleeve, flanked by simple stocking stitch.

**Mini cable panel:** C4B / C4F — 8 sts wide, crossing every 8 rows.

**Mini cable panel (8 sts):**
- Row 1 (RS): K8.
- Row 2 (WS): P8.
- Rows 3–6: Rep Rows 1–2.
- Row 7 (RS): C4B, C4F. (Sl 2 sts to cn, hold at back, k2, k2 from cn; sl 2 sts to cn, hold at front, k2, k2 from cn.) = 2 small cables crossing away from each other, creating a diamond/braid effect.
- Row 8 (WS): P8.
- Rep Rows 1–8.

### Sleeve Cuff

Using 3.75 mm needles, cast on **46 (48) (52) (54) (58) sts**.

Work 2×2 rib (flat) for **6 cm** as follows:
- **Row 1 (RS):** Sl1 kwise, *k2, p2; rep from * to last st, k1. *(adjust: if cast-on ÷ 4 doesn't work out cleanly, centre the rib)*

> For 46 sts: 44 working sts + 2 selvedge. 44 ÷ 4 = 11 repeats. RS: sl1, [k2, p2] × 11, k1. ✅
> For 48 sts: 46 working sts. 46 ÷ 4 = 11.5 — not a whole repeat. Use: sl1, k1, [p2, k2] × 11, p1, k1. Adjust: cast on **48 sts** and work sl1, k1, [p2, k2] × 10, p2, k1, k1. Hmm — let me simply ensure cuff cast-on is a multiple of 4 + 2 sts (including selvedge = multiple of 4 + 2 total for 2×2 rib).

**Adjusted cuff cast-on (for clean 2×2 rib, including 2 selvedge sts):**
Must be: working sts = multiple of 4. Total = multiple of 4 + 2.

| Size | Target cuff sts | Adjusted cast-on |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 46 | **46** (44 working = 11 × 4) ✅ |
| S | 48 | **50** (48 working = 12 × 4) — adjusted +2 |
| M | 52 | **54** (52 working = 13 × 4) ✅ |
| L | 54 | **54** (52 working = 13 × 4) — same as M |
| XL | 58 | **58** (56 working = 14 × 4) ✅ |

> **Adjusted cast-on (cuff):** 46 (50) (54) (54) (58) sts.

**Cuff rib:** Sl1 kwise, *k2, p2; rep from * to last st, k1 (RS). Sl1 pwise wyif, *p2, k2; rep from * to last st, p1 (WS). Work for **6 cm**.

### Sleeve Body

Change to 4 mm needles.

**Sleeve setup row (RS):** Sl1, work in st st to centre of sleeve, set up mini cable panel over centre 8 sts (placing markers either side of the 8-st panel), work in st st to last st, k1.

**Centre 8 sts position:** Centre of sleeve = total sts ÷ 2. Place mini cable panel over sts [(n÷2) − 4] to [(n÷2) + 4] where n = total sleeve sts.

**Sleeve body row sequence:**
- **RS rows:** Sl1 kwise, k to m, sm, work Mini Cable Panel RS row, sm, k to last st, k1.
- **WS rows:** Sl1 pwise wyif, p to m, sm, work Mini Cable Panel WS row, sm, p to last st, p1.

### Sleeve Increases

Increase 1 st each end every **10th (10th) (8th) (8th) (8th) row** until sleeve measures **32 cm** from cast-on, then every **8th (6th) (6th) (6th) (6th) row** to final underarm width.

> **Increase row (RS):** Sl1, kfb, work to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. *(2 sts increased)*

**Sleeve target sts at underarm (including selvedge):**
- XS: 35 cm width × 22 sts/10 cm = 77 sts → **78 sts** (even, easier to seam)
- S: 37 cm → 81 sts → **82 sts**
- M: 39 cm → 86 sts → **86 sts**
- L: 41 cm → 90 sts → **90 sts**
- XL: 43 cm → 95 sts → **96 sts**

**Number of increase pairs needed:**
- XS: (78 − 46) ÷ 2 = 16 increases = 16 kfb pairs
- S: (82 − 50) ÷ 2 = 16 pairs
- M: (86 − 54) ÷ 2 = 16 pairs
- L: (90 − 54) ÷ 2 = 18 pairs
- XL: (96 − 58) ÷ 2 = 19 pairs

**Rows available for increases** (sleeve length 44 cm = ~132 rows, minus 6 cm cuff = ~18 rows, minus 44 cm body = ~114 rows before underarm... 

> Let me recalculate: Cuff = 6 cm ≈ 18 rows. Body from end of cuff to underarm = 44 cm − 6 cm cuff = **38 cm** sleeve seam body. 38 cm × 3 rows/cm = **114 rows** (using 30 rows/10 cm → 3 rows/cm).

For XS: 16 increase pairs over 114 rows = 1 pair every 7.1 rows → every **8th row** (adjusted to work within 114 rows: 16 × 8 = 128 rows — too many).

Revised: **every 6th row** for XS: 16 × 6 = 96 rows ✅ (within 114 rows available, with 18 rows of straight knitting at the end before the cap).

**Sleeve increase schedule:**

| Size | Cast-on | Increases | Frequency | Rows used | Remaining rows straight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 46 | 16 pairs | every 6th row | 96 rows | 18 rows |
| S | 50 | 16 pairs | every 6th row | 96 rows | 18 rows |
| M | 54 | 16 pairs | every 6th row | 96 rows | 18 rows |
| L | 54 | 18 pairs | every 6th row | 108 rows | 6 rows |
| XL | 58 | 19 pairs | every 6th row | 114 rows | 0 rows |

Work straight until sleeve total length (including cuff) measures **44 cm** from cast-on edge. End with a WS row.

Final sts: **78 (82) (86) (90) (96) sts** ✅

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### Sleeve Cap Shaping

The sleeve cap height must match the armhole depth.

**Armhole depth (back/front):** 20 (20) (21) (21) (22) cm
**Sleeve cap target height:** 14 (14) (15) (15) (16) cm (the cap does not need to fill the entire armhole; approx. 70% is typical for a set-in cap)

**Cast off at beg of next 2 rows:** 5 (5) (6) (6) (7) sts (matching body armhole cast-off). *(Same as body shaping to ensure alignment.)*

- XS: 78 − 10 = **68 sts** rem
- S: 82 − 10 = **72 sts** rem
- M: 86 − 12 = **74 sts** rem
- L: 90 − 12 = **78 sts** rem
- XL: 96 − 14 = **82 sts** rem

**Decrease rows:** Dec 1 st each end every RS row until cap height is achieved and approximately 8–10 sts remain.

**Cap height in rows:** 14 cm × 3 rows/cm = 42 rows = 21 RS rows = 21 decrease pairs.

**Sts decreased on each side:** 21 sts each side = 42 sts total removed.

- XS: 68 − 42 = **26 sts** rem — cast off. *(This is more than 10 sts; add a steeper final shaping: cast off 3 sts at beg of next 4 rows, then cast off rem sts.)*

> **Refined sleeve cap — all sizes:**

**Step 1:** Cast off 5 (5)(6)(6)(7) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
**Step 2:** Dec 1 st each end every RS row **12 (14)(14)(16)(17)** times.
**Step 3:** Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 4 rows.
**Step 4:** Cast off remaining sts.

**Verify XS:** 78 − 10 − 24 − 16 = **28 sts** → cast off. *(28 remaining after steps 1–3, cast off in step 4)* ✅
**Verify S:** 82 − 10 − 28 − 16 = **28 sts** ✅
**Verify M:** 86 − 12 − 28 − 16 = **30 sts** → cast off ✅
**Verify L:** 90 − 12 − 32 − 16 = **30 sts** ✅
**Verify XL:** 96 − 14 − 34 − 16 = **32 sts** ✅

Cap height verification (XS): Step 2 = 12 RS rows + 12 WS rows = 24 rows = 8 cm. Step 3 = 4 rows = 1.3 cm. Total cap ≈ **14 cm** from first cast-off. ✅

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## MAKING UP

### Step 1 — Block All Pieces

Before seaming, wet block all four pieces. Lay flat, pin to measurements given in the Finished Measurements table, and allow to dry completely. Do not press cables flat.

### Step 2 — Join Shoulders

Place front right shoulder sts and back right shoulder sts on two parallel needles. With RS together, join using **three-needle cast-off**:

Hold the two needles parallel in your left hand (RS facing inward). Using a third 4 mm needle, *insert tip into first st on front needle knitwise, then first st on back needle knitwise, knit them together; rep for next pair of sts; pass first st over second on RH needle to cast off. Rep from * until all shoulder sts are worked. Fasten off.

Repeat for left shoulder.

### Step 3 — Seam Sleeves

Fold each sleeve in half lengthwise (RS together). Using mattress stitch or backstitch, sew sleeve seam from cuff to underarm. Leave sleeve cap open. Turn right side out.

### Step 4 — Set In Sleeves

With RS together, pin sleeve caps into armholes, matching the centre of the cap to the shoulder seam and the underarm cap cast-off to the body armhole cast-off. Ease any fullness evenly. Sew using backstitch seam, working from the sleeve side.

### Step 5 — Sew Side Seams

Using mattress stitch on RS, sew side seams from hem to underarm, carefully matching the rice stitch pattern rows. Leave the bottom rib seam open just at the very edge for a clean finish.

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## TURTLENECK

The turtleneck is picked up from both the front and back neck edges after all seaming is complete.

### Pick Up

With 4 mm circular needle, 60 cm, and RS facing:

Starting at left back shoulder seam, pick up and knit stitches around the entire neck opening:
- **Back neck:** pick up across the cast-off back neck sts — approx. **50 sts**
- **Front neck:** pick up across the cast-off front neck sts — approx. **42 sts**, plus pick up **2 sts** down each side of the neck shaping (the 4 decrease rows = 4 sts each side shaped over ~8 rows) → approx. **8 sts** each side

**Total pick-up:** 50 + 42 + 8 + 8 = **108 sts** — adjust to nearest multiple of 4 = **108 sts** ✅ (108 ÷ 4 = 27 ✅)

Place marker for beg of round.

### Turtleneck Lower Section (optional neater entry)

Change to 3.75 mm circular needle.

**Round 1–6:** *K2, p2; rep to end of round.* (6 rounds = approx. 2 cm)

Change to 4 mm circular needle.

### Turtleneck Main Body

**Every Round:** *K2, p2; rep from * to end.

Continue until turtleneck measures **20 cm** from pick-up round.

Cast off loosely in rib pattern using a needle one size larger (4.5 mm) to keep the cast-off edge stretchy enough to pass over the head comfortably.

> **Tip:** The turtleneck is worked straight; it can be folded back once (the cast-off edge becomes the fold-back cuff). The 2×2 rib looks identical on both sides, so the fold works beautifully.

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## FINISHING DETAILS

1. Weave in all yarn ends on the WS, threading tails through the back of the fabric following the line of stitches for at least 5 cm. Trim.
2. Give the finished garment a final gentle steam block, concentrating steam over the seams to help them lie flat. Do not press cables or rice stitch.
3. Try on the garment. The turtleneck should fold back naturally; if preferred, you may whipstitch the fold in place with a few invisible stitches on the inside.

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## SCHEMATIC

```
BACK / FRONT (identical shape)
        ┌─────────────┐
        │  ←23 cm→   │  ← back neck
   ┌────┘             └────┐
   │←shoulder→            │ ← shoulder seam height
   │                       │
   │    armhole depth:      │
   │    20(20)(21)(21)(22)cm│
   │                       │
   └───────────────────────┘
   │       body:           │
   │       32 cm           │
   │                       │
   └───────────────────────┘
    ← 43.5(47.5)(51)(54.5)(58)cm →
         (finished half-width)

SLEEVE
     ┌─────────────────────────┐
     │  cap: 14(14)(15)(15)(16)│
     │         cm              │
     │    ╱                ╲   │
     │   ╱ underarm width:  ╲  │
     │  ╱  35(37)(39)(41)(43)cm╲│
     │ ─────────────────────── │
     │    sleeve body: ~32 cm  │
     │                         │
     │    cuff: 6 cm rib        │
     └─────────────────────────┘
      ←20(21)(23)(24)(26)cm→

TURTLENECK
     ┌─────────────────────────┐
     │      2×2 rib            │
     │      20 cm tall         │
     │   108 sts in round      │
     └─────────────────────────┘
```

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## YARN NOTES

If substituting yarn, ensure your substitute:
- Is DK weight (approximately 200–230 m per 100 g)
- Has good stitch definition (smooth plied constructions show cables best)
- Has some elasticity (wool or wool blend recommended — pure cotton will not show cables well and may drop in length)

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## DIFFICULTY SUMMARY

| Technique | Where Used |
|---|---|
| 2×2 Rib | Welt, sleeve cuff, turtleneck |
| Rice Stitch | Body panels (front & back) |
| Right Twist / Left Twist | Front twist columns |
| C6F / C6B (6-stitch rope cables) | Central cable panel (front & back) |
| C4B / C4F (4-stitch cables) | Sleeve mini cable panel |
| Three-needle cast-off | Shoulder joining |
| Set-in sleeve construction | Sleeve cap and armhole seaming |
| Picked-up turtleneck in the round | Neck finish |

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*Pattern designed for advanced knitters comfortable with working multiple stitch patterns simultaneously, cable crosses, set-in sleeve construction, and picked-up neckbands. Recommended tools: row counter, cable needle, multiple stitch markers.*

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