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# The Boardroom Cable V-Neck Pullover
*An oversized, top-down seamless raglan pullover with a classic center cable panel — polished enough for the office, cozy enough to live in.*

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## SIZES
**S (M, L, XL, 2XL)**
To fit bust: 34–36 (38–40, 42–44, 46–48, 50–52)" / 86–91 (96–101, 106–111, 116–122, 127–132) cm
Finished bust: **42 (46, 50, 54, 58)"** / 106.5 (117, 127, 137, 147) cm
*Designed with 6–8" / 15–20 cm positive ease (oversized).*

### Finished Measurements
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 42" | 46" | 50" | 54" | 58" |
| Body length (underarm to hem) | 15" | 15.5" | 16" | 16.5" | 17" |
| Yoke depth | 9" | 9.5" | 10" | 10.5" | 11" |
| Upper sleeve | 16" | 17" | 18" | 19" | 20" |
| Sleeve length (underarm to cuff) | 18" | 18" | 18.5" | 18.5" | 19" |

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn:** Worsted weight (CYC #4); a smooth wool or wool-blend recommended for cable definition.
- Approx. yardage: **1150 (1275, 1400, 1550, 1700) yds** / 1055 (1165, 1280, 1420, 1555) m
- Suggested: Cascade 220, Berroco Vintage, or similar (≈200 yds / 183 m per 100 g skein)

**Needles:**
- US 8 / 5 mm, 32" / 80 cm circular (main)
- US 8 / 5 mm, DPNs or second circular for sleeves
- US 6 / 4 mm, 16" / 40 cm circular (neckband, cuffs, hem)
- Cable needle

**Notions:** 5 stitch markers (1 unique for BOR), 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapestry needle

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## GAUGE
- **18 sts × 24 rows = 4" / 10 cm** in stockinette on US 8 / 5 mm, blocked
- Cable panel (C6 Cable, 10 sts wide including purl borders) = **2.25" / 5.7 cm** wide
- *Take time to check gauge — essential for fit.*

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## ABBREVIATIONS
- **k** – knit
- **p** – purl
- **st(s)** – stitch(es)
- **M1L** – make 1 left (left-leaning increase)
- **M1R** – make 1 right (right-leaning increase)
- **k2tog** – knit 2 together
- **ssk** – slip, slip, knit
- **BOR** – beginning of round
- **pm** – place marker
- **sm** – slip marker
- **C6F** – slip 3 sts to cable needle, hold in front, k3, k3 from cable needle
- **RS/WS** – right side / wrong side

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## CABLE PANEL (worked over 10 sts)
**Rnds 1–5:** p2, k6, p2
**Rnd 6 (cable rnd):** p2, C6F, p2
**Rnds 7–8:** p2, k6, p2
Repeat Rnds 1–8 throughout body.

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## CONSTRUCTION NOTES
Worked top-down, seamlessly. You'll cast on across the **back neck only**, work back-and-forth briefly to shape the V-neck (casting on front stitches as the V deepens), then join to work in the round. Raglan increases form the shoulder lines. Sleeves are set aside on holders and worked after the body.

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## INSTRUCTIONS

### YOKE — Starting at Back Neck

With US 8 / 5 mm long circular, cast on **62 (66, 70, 74, 78) sts**.

**Set-up row (WS):** p1 (left front edge), pm, p6 (left sleeve), pm, p42 (46, 50, 54, 58) — *back*, pm, p6 (left sleeve... wait — read carefully:*

*Clarification — the cast-on is arranged as follows (WS facing):*

**Arrangement:** 1 front edge st, pm, 6 sleeve sts, pm, **42 (46, 50, 54, 58) back sts**, pm, 6 sleeve sts, pm, 1 front edge st = **62 (66, 70, 74, 78)** sts total ✓

> Math check: 1 + 6 + 42 + 6 + 1 = 56. For S: need 62. Adjust → back = **48 (52, 56, 60, 64)**.
> Verified: 1 + 6 + 48 + 6 + 1 = 62 ✓ (S); 1+6+52+6+1=66 ✓ (M); 1+6+56+6+1=70 ✓ (L); 1+6+60+6+1=74 ✓ (XL); 1+6+64+6+1=78 ✓ (2XL).

So: **1 front st, pm, 6 sleeve sts, pm, 48 (52, 56, 60, 64) back sts, pm, 6 sleeve sts, pm, 1 front st.**

### V-Neck Shaping (worked flat)

**Row 1 (RS — increase row):** k1, M1L, sm, M1R, k to m, M1L, sm, M1R, k to m, M1L, sm, M1R, k to m, M1L, sm, M1R, k1, M1L. *(10 sts increased: 8 raglan + 2 V-neck edge)*
**Row 2 (WS):** p across, slipping markers.
**Row 3 (RS):** k1, M1L, k to m, sm, M1R, k to m, M1L, sm, M1R, k to m, M1L, sm, M1R, k to m, M1L, sm, k to last st, M1R, k1. *Wait — simplify:*

**Simplified V-neck + raglan rows:**

- **Row 1 (RS, increase row — raglan + V):** *k1, M1L, sm, M1R, knit to marker, M1L, sm, M1R* — repeat to last marker — *knit to last st, M1R, k1.* (10 sts inc total: 8 raglan + 2 V-neck)
- **Row 2 (WS):** Purl all sts, slipping markers.

Repeat these 2 rows **16 (17, 18, 19, 20) times total**.

After shaping, stitch count = 62 + (10 × 16) = **222 (236, 250, 264, 278) sts**.
Of which: fronts = 1 + 16 = **17 (18, 19, 20, 21) sts each side**; sleeves = 6 + 32 = **38 (40, 42, 44, 46) sts each**; back = 48 + 32 = **80 (86, 92, 98, 104) sts**.

### Join in the Round

With RS facing, knit across to the end of the left front. **Cast on 2 sts** using backward loop (center-V bridge), then place **BOR marker**, and continue: you are now joined in the round at center front.

**Now establish the cable panel at center front:**

Find the center of the front (34 (36, 38, 40, 42) total front sts). Work to 5 sts before center, **place the 10-st Cable Panel** (p2, k6, p2), then continue in stockinette.

Total sts in round: **224 (238, 252, 266, 280)**.

### Continue Raglan in the Round

**Rnd 1 (increase):** *k to m, M1L, sm, M1R*; repeat from * 3 more times; k to BOR. (8 sts inc) — maintain cable panel as established.
**Rnd 2:** Work even, maintaining cable panel.

Repeat Rnds 1–2 until yoke measures **9 (9.5, 10, 10.5, 11)"** / 23 (24, 25.5, 26.5, 28) cm from cast-on at back neck, ending after a plain rnd.

Approx. total increase rnds in the round: **12 (13, 14, 15, 16)**, adding 96 (104, 112, 120, 128) sts.

Total after yoke: **320 (342, 364, 386, 408) sts** (approx — adjust to match armhole depth to your body).

### Separate Sleeves and Body

Setup (starting at BOR / center front):
1. Knit across front to first raglan marker (maintaining cable).
2. **Place next sleeve sts on holder** (approx. 62–78 sts depending on size).
3. **Cast on 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) underarm sts.** Pm at center of these for new side "seam."
4. Knit across back.
5. Place second sleeve sts on holder; cast on 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) underarm sts.
6. Knit remaining front to BOR.

**Body stitch count:** **190 (208, 226, 244, 262) sts.**
> Math check (S): bust 42" × 18 sts/4" = 189 ≈ 190 ✓

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### BODY

Continue in the round, working stockinette with the **Cable Panel** maintained at center front (10 sts).

Work until body measures **13 (13.5, 14, 14.5, 15)"** / 33 (34.5, 35.5, 37, 38) cm from underarm, ending after Rnd 2, 4, or 8 of cable chart (a non-cable rnd).

**Hem ribbing:** Switch to US 6 / 4 mm needle. Work **k2, p2 ribbing for 2"** / 5 cm. Bind off loosely in pattern.

*Check: 13" + 2" = 15" body length for S ✓*

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### SLEEVES (make 2)

Transfer held sleeve sts to US 8 / 5 mm DPNs or short circular. With RS facing, pick up and knit 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) sts from underarm cast-on, pm for BOR at center of underarm, and knit the sleeve sts.

**Sleeve st count:** approx **68 (75, 82, 89, 96) sts**.

Knit 6 rnds even.

**Decrease Rnd:** k1, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. (2 sts dec)

Repeat Decrease Rnd every **8th (7th, 6th, 6th, 5th) rnd**, **10 (12, 14, 15, 17) times** total.

Sleeve sts remaining: **48 (51, 54, 59, 62) sts** → round down to nearest multiple of 4 for ribbing: **48 (48, 52, 56, 60)**. On the final decrease rnd, adjust (dec extra as needed) to land on this multiple.

Continue even until sleeve measures **16 (16, 16.5, 16.5, 17)"** / 40.5 (40.5, 42, 42, 43) cm from underarm.

**Cuff:** Switch to US 6 / 4 mm. Work **k2, p2 ribbing for 2"** / 5 cm. Bind off loosely in pattern.

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### NECKBAND

With US 6 / 4 mm 16" circular and RS facing, starting at center V:
1. Pick up and knit **1 st at center V** (mark this st), then along right V edge pick up **1 st for every 2 rows** to shoulder,
2. Across back neck pick up **1 st per cast-on st** (48 (52, 56, 60, 64) sts),
3. Down left V edge pick up the same count as right side.

Aim for a stitch count that is an **odd number** so the center-V st sits cleanly centered.

**Rnd 1:** Work k1, p1 rib to 2 sts before center st, k2tog, k1 (center st), ssk, rib to end.
**Rnd 2:** Rib as established, knitting the center-V st.

Repeat these 2 rnds for **1"** / 2.5 cm, maintaining the double decrease at the V every rnd.
Bind off loosely in pattern, working the final decrease on the bind-off rnd.

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## FINISHING

1. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
2. Soak in lukewarm water with wool wash for 20 minutes.
3. Gently squeeze (don't wring) and roll in a towel.
4. Lay flat to block to measurements; pin the cable panel to open it up cleanly.
5. Once fully dry, press the V-neck point flat with a damp cloth if needed.

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## STYLING NOTES
This sweater is designed to sit 6–8" away from the body for a relaxed, office-appropriate silhouette. It layers beautifully over a collared shirt, and the cable panel draws the eye vertically for a polished look. Choose a neutral (charcoal, camel, ivory, navy) for maximum workwear versatility.

**Happy knitting!** 🧶