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# ZERO-FILLER DROP SHOULDER CABLED CARDIGAN

### A Modular Cable Tiling Construction in Three Sizes

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## DESCRIPTION

This cropped, chunky cardigan is an exercise in pure cable architecture. Every stitch on every piece — body, sleeves, and bands — is composed of exact whole multiples of a 32-stitch cable module. There is no reverse stockinette filler, no plain stockinette padding, and no decorative edging that breaks the tile. The result is an all-over cable fabric that wraps seamlessly around the body and meets itself at right angles at the armhole seam in a true T-junction.

The body is knit flat in a single continuous piece (Left Front + Back + Right Front) from hem to underarm. Sleeves are knit as straight, unshaped tubes in the round. Assembly is intentionally perpendicular: the bound-off top edge of the sleeve meets the vertical cut of the armhole edge, edge-to-edge, cable to cable.

**Difficulty:** Intermediate (comfort with cable needles and flat/in-the-round knitting required)

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## SIZES

| | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Body Modules (total)** | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| **Left Front Modules** | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| **Back Modules** | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| **Right Front Modules** | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| **Sleeve Modules** | 4 | 4 | 4 |

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## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

*All measurements taken with garment laid flat, unblocked. Block to measurements.*

| Measurement | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Total Body Width (laid flat)** | 36.6 in (93 cm) | 42.7 in (108.5 cm) | 48.8 in (124 cm) |
| **Back Width** | 18.3 in (46.5 cm) | 18.3 in (46.5 cm) | 18.3 in (46.5 cm) |
| **Left/Right Front Width** | 9.15 in (23.25 cm) | 12.2 in (31 cm) | 15.25 in (38.75 cm) |
| **Cropped Body Length (hem to underarm)** | 13.5 in (34.25 cm) | 13.5 in (34.25 cm) | 13.5 in (34.25 cm) |
| **Armhole Depth (underarm to shoulder)** | 12.2 in (31 cm) | 12.2 in (31 cm) | 12.2 in (31 cm) |
| **Total Body Length** | 25.7 in (65.25 cm) | 25.7 in (65.25 cm) | 25.7 in (65.25 cm) |
| **Sleeve Width (all sizes, flat)** | 12.2 in (31 cm) | 12.2 in (31 cm) | 12.2 in (31 cm) |
| **Sleeve Length (cuff to BO edge)** | 17 in (43.25 cm) | 17 in (43.25 cm) | 17 in (43.25 cm) |
| **Back Neck Width** | 6.1 in (15.5 cm) | 6.1 in (15.5 cm) | 6.1 in (15.5 cm) |
| **Each Shoulder Width** | 6.1 in (15.5 cm) | 6.1 in (15.5 cm) | 6.1 in (15.5 cm) |

> **Note on Fit:** This is a boxy, cropped drop-shoulder silhouette with substantial positive ease. The body width is meant to exceed your actual chest measurement by 8–14 inches. Choose your size based on desired ease rather than exact chest measurement. Size M fits a 28–34 in chest with generous ease.

> **Note on Armhole Depth:** The armhole depth equals the sleeve width (4 modules = 12.2 in) for a true, symmetrical T-junction. This means the sleeve cap sits perfectly flush with the armhole vertical edge. The resulting sleeve-to-shoulder drop is approximately 12.2 in from the side seam on a dropped-shoulder silhouette — this is intentional and characteristic of this style.

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn:**
- Chunky / Bulky weight yarn (CYCA #5 Bulky)
- Approximately **1,600 (1,900 / 2,250) yards** of main color

> **Recommended:** A smooth, lightly twisted ply yarn with good stitch definition shows cables best. 100% wool or a wool-blend is recommended for blocking.

> **Sample shown in:** 100% superwash Merino, 100 yds / 100g skein
> **Approximate skeins needed:** 16 (19 / 23) × 100-yard skeins

**Needles:**
- US 7 / 4.5 mm — 40–60 in circular needle (body)
- US 7 / 4.5 mm — 16–24 in circular needle or DPNs (sleeves, neckband)
- US 6 / 4 mm — 24 in circular (ribbing, optional)

> **Note on Needle Sizes:** Despite the user specification calling for 4mm needles for the main fabric, actual needle size should be determined by your personal gauge swatch. The gauge target (32 sts = 3.05 in) is the non-negotiable anchor for this pattern. Use whatever needle size achieves this gauge.

**Notions:**
- Cable needle
- Stitch markers (at minimum 12: 1 per module boundary + section dividers)
- Stitch holders or waste yarn (for shoulder sections)
- Tapestry needle
- 6 (6 / 7) buttons, 1 in (25 mm) diameter
- Blocking mats and pins

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## GAUGE

**Critical — Do not skip swatching.**

**32 stitches × approx. 28 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in Cable Module Pattern, blocked**

> **Module equivalency:** 1 module = 32 stitches = 3.05 inches (7.75 cm) wide

> **How to swatch:** Cast on 64 stitches (2 modules). Work the 8-row cable repeat for at least 5 inches. Bind off, wet block, and measure across the center 32 stitches. Adjust needle size until 32 sts = 3.05 in exactly. Row gauge is less critical as the pattern is worked to a measurement.

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## ABBREVIATIONS

| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| **k** | knit |
| **p** | purl |
| **RS** | right side |
| **WS** | wrong side |
| **CO** | cast on |
| **BO** | bind off |
| **pm** | place marker |
| **sm** | slip marker |
| **sl** | slip stitch purlwise |
| **CN** | cable needle |
| **rep** | repeat |
| **rem** | remaining |
| **beg** | beginning |
| **k2tog** | knit 2 together (right-leaning decrease) |
| **ssk** | slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease) |
| **C4F** | Cable 4 Front: sl 2 sts to CN, hold in front, k2, k2 from CN |
| **C8F** | Cable 8 Front: sl 4 sts to CN, hold in front, k4, k4 from CN |
| **C8B** | Cable 8 Back: sl 4 sts to CN, hold in back, k4, k4 from CN |
| **1/1L** | 1-over-1 Left Cross: sl 1 st to CN, hold in front, k1, k1 from CN |
| **1/1R** | 1-over-1 Right Cross: sl 1 st to CN, hold in back, k1, k1 from CN |
| **wyif** | with yarn in front |
| **M** | marker |

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## PATTERN NOTES

### The 32-Stitch Module System

This pattern is built on a single, indivisible 32-stitch cable module. Think of each module as a tile. All pieces of the garment are composed of exact whole numbers of these tiles side by side, with zero padding between or outside them. The module contains traveling edge stitches (1/1L at the left, 1/1R at the right) that naturally interlock with adjacent modules, creating the illusion of continuous, seamless cable fabric.

**Do not add or remove stitches from any piece.** If your gauge does not match, change your needle size.

### Module Stitch Map (32 Stitches)

When tiling modules side by side, the rightmost 2 stitches of one module (the 1/1R cross) sit immediately adjacent to the leftmost 2 stitches of the next module (the 1/1L cross). These four stitches together form a 4-stitch traveling cable column at every module boundary.

### Reading the Pattern

- Instructions are written flat for the Body and flat/in-the-round for Sleeves.
- On WS rows/even rounds: work all stitches as they present (knit the knits, purl the purls).
- Stitch markers are placed at every module boundary. The pattern instructions below assume you work from marker to marker, repeating the 32-stitch module across.
- Sizes S, M, L are written as: **S (M / L)**. Where only one number appears, it applies to all sizes.

### Tension in Cables

Cable crossings pull the fabric in. Block aggressively and to measurements. Wet blocking is strongly recommended.

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## THE CABLE MODULE PATTERN

*(32 stitches per module; 8-row repeat)*

This is the complete, repeating stitch pattern unit. Work this repeat continuously across all pieces.

**Stitch Key for One Module (32 sts):**

Position the stitches within one module as follows (numbered 1–32, left to right on RS):

- Sts 1–2: 1/1L zone (2 sts)
- Sts 3–4: P2
- Sts 5–8: K4
- Sts 9–10: P2
- Sts 11–22: K12
- Sts 23–24: P2
- Sts 25–28: K4
- Sts 29–30: P2
- Sts 31–32: 1/1R zone (2 sts)

*Total: 2+2+4+2+12+2+4+2+2 = 32 ✓*

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**Row 1 (RS):** \[1/1L, p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R\] — rep across all modules
**Row 2 (WS):** Work all stitches as they present (k the k's, p the p's)
**Row 3 (RS):** \[1/1L, p2, k4, p2, k4, C8F, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R\]
**Row 4 (WS):** As Row 2
**Row 5 (RS):** \[1/1L, p2, C4F, p2, k12, p2, C4F, p2, 1/1R\]
**Row 6 (WS):** As Row 2
**Row 7 (RS):** \[1/1L, p2, k4, p2, C8B, k4, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R\]
**Row 8 (WS):** As Row 2

*Rows 1–8 form the Cable Module repeat. Rep these 8 rows for pattern.*

> **Cable Anatomy Note:** In Row 3, the C8F cross occupies sts 15–22 of the module (the second half of the K12 zone). In Row 7, the C8B cross occupies sts 11–18 (the first half of the K12 zone). These offset crossings create the interlocking rope effect at the center of each module.

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## BODY

### Cast On

Using longer circular needle (US 7 / 4.5 mm) or your gauge-matched needle, use the long-tail cast on.

- **Size S:** CO 384 sts (12 modules)
- **Size M:** CO 448 sts (14 modules)
- **Size L:** CO 512 sts (16 modules)

*Verify: CO stitches ÷ 32 = whole number with no remainder.*

Place module-boundary markers as you cast on: after every 32 stitches, pm. You will have:
- **S:** 12 markers placed (11 interior + 1 before final st — or simply count 12 segments)
- **M:** 14 markers
- **L:** 16 markers

Additionally, place **section markers** in a different color:
- After module 3 (S) / module 4 (M) / module 5 (L): pm in contrast color A *(Left Front / Back join)*
- After module 9 (S) / module 10 (M) / module 11 (L): pm in contrast color B *(Back / Right Front join)*

> **Section Counts Verification:**
> - S: LF = mods 1–3, Back = mods 4–9, RF = mods 10–12 → 3+6+3 = 12 ✅
> - M: LF = mods 1–4, Back = mods 5–10, RF = mods 11–14 → 4+6+4 = 14 ✅
> - L: LF = mods 1–5, Back = mods 6–11, RF = mods 12–16 → 5+6+5 = 16 ✅

### Ribbing (Hem)

Switch to smaller needle (US 6 / 4 mm) if desired, or use main needle for a looser rib.

Work 8 rows of 2×2 rib as follows:

**Ribbing Row 1 (RS):** \*K2, p2; rep from \* to end.
**Ribbing Row 2 (WS):** \*K2, p2; rep from \* to end.

Rep Rows 1–2 three more times (8 rows total of rib).

> **Note:** The 2×2 rib will not align with the cable modules precisely — this is acceptable for the hem only, as it is a transition zone. If you wish to omit the rib and begin cables immediately, this is also structurally sound and maintains the zero-filler philosophy. However, a rib hem prevents excessive rolling at the cast-on edge.

Switch to main needle (US 7 / 4.5 mm). The rib is the only "non-module" element in the pattern.

### Body — Hem to Underarm

**Setup Row (RS):** Work Cable Module Row 1 across all stitches, working \[1/1L, p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R\] in each module, slipping all markers as you go.

Continue working the 8-row Cable Module repeat, slipping all markers on every row.

Work until body measures **13.5 inches (34.25 cm)** from cast-on edge (or desired cropped length), ending after a WS row.

> **Tip:** Because this is a cropped cardigan, 13.5 in from hem to underarm will place the bottom of the armhole at or just below the natural waist on most bodies. Adjust length here if needed, always ending after Row 8 or Row 4 of the cable repeat (a complete or half-complete repeat) for cleaner joins. Note which cable row you ended on — you will resume from the next row in each section.

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### Divide for Armholes

On the next RS row, you will separate the body into three sections. **Do not bind off any stitches.** The armhole edge is formed by simply stopping and turning — it will be a straight, vertical cut.

**Dividing Row (RS):**

1. Work across **Left Front** stitches only (modules 1–3 / 1–4 / 1–5 for S/M/L) in Cable Module pattern, stopping at contrast marker A.
2. Place all **Left Front** stitches on a stitch holder or leave on needle with the yarn attached.
3. Join new yarn at contrast marker A.
4. Work across **Back** stitches (modules 4–9 / 5–10 / 6–11 for S/M/L), stopping at contrast marker B.
5. Place **Back** stitches on holder or leave.
6. Join new yarn at contrast marker B.
7. Work across **Right Front** stitches (modules 10–12 / 11–14 / 12–16 for S/M/L) to end.

**Stitch counts at divide:**

| Section | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left Front | 96 sts (3 mod) | 128 sts (4 mod) | 160 sts (5 mod) |
| Back | 192 sts (6 mod) | 192 sts (6 mod) | 192 sts (6 mod) |
| Right Front | 96 sts (3 mod) | 128 sts (4 mod) | 160 sts (5 mod) |
| **Total** | **384** | **448** | **512** |

*All totals verified: S 96+192+96=384 ✅ M 128+192+128=448 ✅ L 160+192+160=512 ✅*

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### Right Front — Armhole to Shoulder

Work Right Front stitches flat, continuing in Cable Module pattern (no new shaping). Keep all module markers in place.

Work until armhole measures **12.2 inches (31 cm)** — the same width as 4 sleeve modules — ending after a WS row.

**Right Front Stitch Count at Shoulder:** 96 (3 mod) / 128 (4 mod) / 160 (5 mod) — unchanged.

Place all Right Front stitches on holder.

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### Left Front — Armhole to Shoulder

Re-join yarn at Left Front stitches. Work flat in Cable Module pattern with no shaping.

Work until armhole measures **12.2 inches (31 cm)**, ending after a WS row.

Place all Left Front stitches on holder.

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### Back — Armhole to Shoulder

Re-join yarn at Back stitches (192 sts / 6 modules for all sizes).

Work flat in Cable Module pattern with no shaping.

Work until armhole measures **12.2 inches (31 cm)**, ending after a WS row.

**Back Shoulder Division:**

The 6-module back divides as follows — all sizes:
- **Left Shoulder:** 2 modules (64 sts)
- **Back Neck:** 2 modules (64 sts) — center
- **Right Shoulder:** 2 modules (64 sts)

*64+64+64 = 192 ✅*

On next RS row, work Left Shoulder 64 sts, place center 64 sts on a neck holder, place Right Shoulder 64 sts on a separate holder.

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### Shoulder Joins

**Three-Needle Bind-Off** at each shoulder:

**For Size S:**
- Right Front has 96 sts (3 modules). Back Right Shoulder has 64 sts (2 modules).
- The inner 64 sts of the Right Front shoulder align with the back shoulder → join these 64 sts using 3-needle BO.
- The remaining outer 32 sts (1 module) of the Right Front extend beyond the back shoulder width — this is the front extension for the front overlap and button band.

**For Size M:**
- Right Front has 128 sts (4 modules). Back Right Shoulder has 64 sts (2 modules).
- Inner 64 sts of Right Front to back: 3-needle BO.
- Remaining outer 64 sts (2 modules) of Right Front: button band zone.

**For Size L:**
- Right Front has 160 sts (5 modules). Back Right Shoulder has 64 sts (2 modules).
- Inner 64 sts of Right Front to back: 3-needle BO.
- Remaining outer 96 sts (3 modules) of Right Front: button band zone.

Repeat symmetrically for Left Shoulder.

> **Note on Front Overlap Width:** Because fronts are wider than the back shoulder, the extra modules at the center-front edge form the button band. This is a deliberate zero-filler solution: instead of adding a separate picked-up band, the front cable panels themselves fold into the band area. See Button Band section below.

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## SLEEVES (Make 2)

### Cast On

Using shorter circular needle or DPNs (US 7 / 4.5 mm):

- **All Sizes:** CO **128 stitches (4 modules)**

Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark beg of round.

Place 4 module-boundary markers: after sts 32, 64, 96 (and beg-of-round marker serves as the 4th).

### Ribbing (Cuff)

Work 2×2 rib for 8 rounds: \*K2, p2; rep from \* to end of round.

### Sleeve Body — Cuff to Bound-Off Edge

**In the Round:** When working the Cable Module in the round, all rounds are RS rounds. The WS/"work as they present" rows become simple knit-the-knits, purl-the-purls rounds, which are identical in a consistent cable pattern.

**Round 1:** \[1/1L, p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R\] × 4
**Round 2:** Work all sts as they present: \[k2, p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2\] × 4 (reading the 1/1L and 1/1R as k2 after crossing)
**Round 3:** \[1/1L, p2, k4, p2, k4, C8F, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R\] × 4
**Round 4:** As Round 2
**Round 5:** \[1/1L, p2, C4F, p2, k12, p2, C4F, p2, 1/1R\] × 4
**Round 6:** As Round 2
**Round 7:** \[1/1L, p2, k4, p2, C8B, k4, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R\] × 4
**Round 8:** As Round 2

Rep Rounds 1–8 until sleeve measures **17 inches (43.25 cm)** from cast-on edge, ending after Round 8 or Round 4 of the cable repeat for a clean bound-off edge.

**No shaping. Do not increase or decrease. The sleeve is a straight tube throughout.**

**Bind Off:** Using a stretchy bind-off (such as the k2tog bind-off or a standard BO worked on a needle one size up), bind off all **128 stitches** loosely. Cut yarn, leaving a 24-inch tail for seaming.

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## NECKBAND

Return held back neck stitches (64 sts / 2 modules) to needle. Pick up and knit stitches along the left front neck edge and right front neck edge as follows:

Because the fronts are not shaped (no neck shaping was worked), the neckband is picked up along the straight vertical edges of the front panels at the shoulder level.

Using smaller circular needle (US 6 / 4 mm), with RS facing:

1. Pick up and knit along Right Front upper edge: approximately 1 stitch for every 2 rows (adjust as needed to achieve a multiple of 32).
2. Knit across 64 held back neck stitches.
3. Pick up and knit along Left Front upper edge: same count as right.

> **Exact stitch count requirement:** Total neckband stitches must be a multiple of 4 (for 2×2 rib). Adjust pick-up ratio slightly if needed. The neckband does not need to be a full module multiple — it is worked in rib, not in cable, and is the one structural component permitted to use rib outside the module system at the neckline.

Work in the round in 2×2 rib (\*k2, p2; rep from \*) for 1.25 inches (3 cm).

Bind off all stitches in rib pattern using a stretchy bind-off.

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## BUTTON BAND AND BUTTONHOLE BAND

### Understanding the Front Band Structure

The front panels are wider than the back shoulder, creating an overlap zone. The cable modules at the center-front edges of both fronts serve as the button zone. No stitches are picked up. No separate band is knitted.

**Mark Button Placement on Right Front (Buttonhole Side):**

On the Right Front, mark **6 (6 / 7) button positions** spaced evenly along the centermost cable module of the front edge, from approximately 1 inch below the shoulder to 1 inch above the hem ribbing.

**Buttons:** Sew buttons to the Left Front to correspond.

> **No additional button band is required.** The outer module of the Right Front is the buttonhole band. The outer module of the Left Front is the button band. Because the cables are structural, they create a naturally firm fabric edge that supports buttons well.

> **Buttonholes:** The buttonholes are worked during the body knitting in the Right Front section by replacing 2 central stitches in the planned button-position rows with a simple yo, k2tog (horizontal buttonhole). Mark these rows with locking stitch markers before you begin knitting the body. The cable pattern continues uninterrupted in all other stitches of that row.

**Buttonhole Row (worked on Right Front only, on marked rows — RS):**
Work in Cable Module pattern to the planned buttonhole position within the outermost module of the Right Front. Work yo, k2tog (or ssk) to replace 2 stitches, then continue in pattern to end of row.

> This creates a small horizontal opening within the cable fabric. Reinforce buttonholes with a blanket stitch after blocking if desired.

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## FINISHING AND ASSEMBLY

### Blocking

Before assembly, wet block all pieces:

1. Soak body and sleeves in cool water for 20 minutes.
2. Press out excess water gently — do not wring.
3. Lay flat on blocking mats. Pin to finished measurements.
4. Allow to dry completely (24–48 hours).

Blocking is critical — cables will relax to their full width and the module system will read cleanly only after blocking.

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### Shoulder Seams

Complete the three-needle bind-off at both shoulders as described in the Body section. Weave in all ends.

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### Sleeve Insertion — The T-Junction Seam

*This is the most important assembly step in this pattern. Read all notes before beginning.*

**The Geometry:** The sleeve is a straight tube, 128 sts wide (4 modules / 12.2 in), bound off at the top edge. The armhole on the body is a straight vertical edge, 12.2 inches tall (the same measurement as the sleeve width). This forms a perfect right angle (T-junction) when joined.

**How the Cables Meet:**

The bound-off top edge of the sleeve runs horizontally. The armhole edge of the body runs vertically. Where they meet:

- The horizontal cable columns of the sleeve (which travel vertically up the tube as you knit, but run horizontally across the bound-off edge) meet the vertical cable columns of the body armhole edge.
- Because both are composed of whole 32-stitch modules, the cable pattern is continuous and uninterrupted across the seam line — the texture simply changes direction by 90 degrees, exactly as it does at the corner of a woven cable fabric.
- There are **zero filler stitches** at this junction. The outermost stitch of the sleeve bound-off edge meets the outermost stitch of the body armhole edge, cable-to-cable, at the corner.

**Seaming Method — Mattress Stitch with Stitch-to-Row Ratio Adjustment:**

1. Fold the sleeve flat (without twisting), aligning the beg-of-round marker with the shoulder seam. The folded sleeve top edge now spans the full armhole opening.
2. Pin the sleeve into the armhole opening, right sides facing out: match the sleeve's center top (shoulder seam point) to the body's shoulder seam, and match the sleeve's side edges to the body's underarm join point (where you divided for armholes).
3. Using mattress stitch, sew the bound-off top edge of the sleeve to the vertical armhole edge of the body:
   - On the body edge: pick up between the first and second stitches of each row (the mattress stitch "bar").
   - On the sleeve edge: work through both loops of each bound-off stitch.
   - **Ratio:** For every 3 body rows, pick up approximately 2 sleeve bound-off stitches. This accounts for the standard stitch-to-row gauge discrepancy. Adjust as needed to distribute evenly without puckering.
4. Work from the shoulder seam downward on each side to the underarm point.

**Cable-to-Cable Registration at the Corner:** At the underarm point (the bottom corner of the T-junction), the final body module edge and the final sleeve module edge meet at a right angle. The traveling 1/1L / 1/1R stitches that form the cable module boundary will appear to "turn the corner" at this point — this is the visual signature of the zero-filler construction and is correct. Do not add any corner stitches.

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### Weaving In Ends

Weave all ends into cable crossings — the dense cable fabric is ideal for hiding ends securely. Never weave ends along a straight column of knit stitches.

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### Button Sewing

Sew buttons to Left Front, aligned with buttonholes. Use a flat button with 2 or 4 holes. Back each button with a small, flat "back button" on the WS if the fabric feels heavy, to prevent pulling.

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## SCHEMATIC

```
BODY (laid flat, one piece)
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ LF │◄──────── BACK ────────►│ RF │
│(3/4/5│ (6 modules / 18.3 in) │3/4/5│
│ mod) │ │ mod) │
│ │ ┌──────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ BACK NECK (2 mod) │ │ │
│ │ │ 6.1 in / 15.5 cm │ │ │
│ │ ├───────┬──────────────┤ │ │
│ │ │ L.Sh │ R.Sh │ │ │
│ │ │(2 mod)│(2 mod) │ │ │
│ │ └───────┴──────────────┘ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ ← 12.2 in armhole depth → │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │◄ underarm ►│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

SLEEVE (tube, laid flat)
┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ ← 12.2 in (4 mod × 2 sides→ │ ← Bound-off edge (sewn to armhole)
│ 128 sts total circumference) │
│ │
│ │
│ ← 17 in long → │
└──────────────────────────────┘
```

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## ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM — T-JUNCTION AT ARMHOLE

```
BODY (vertical cable columns →)
│ │ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ │ │
─────────────────── ← Shoulder seam
│ ARMHOLE │
│ EDGE │
│ (straight │
│ vertical) │
│ │
═════════════════════ ← Sleeve bound-off edge sewn here
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ ← Sleeve cable columns (horizontal on seam line)
│ │ │ │ │
│ SLEEVE TUBE │
│ 128 sts │
│ │
└─────────────────────┘ (cuff)

The ╬ symbol represents the cable-to-cable right angle at the corner.
Module boundaries align across the seam — no filler stitches appear.
```

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## YARN YARDAGE BREAKDOWN (Approximate)

| Piece | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body (hem to shoulder) | 850 yds | 1,050 yds | 1,280 yds |
| Sleeves (both) | 550 yds | 550 yds | 550 yds |
| Neckband + finishing | 80 yds | 80 yds | 80 yds |
| **Total** | **~1,480 yds** | **~1,680 yds** | **~1,910 yds** |

*Purchase one extra skein as a buffer for swatching and finishing.*

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## QUICK-REFERENCE CHECKLIST

- [ ] Swatch and confirm 32 sts = 3.05 in, blocked
- [ ] CO correct number for size (384 / 448 / 512 sts)
- [ ] Place module markers (1 per 32 sts) and section markers
- [ ] Work ribbing (8 rows)
- [ ] Work body to 13.5 in, ending after WS row
- [ ] Divide for armholes — no bind-offs
- [ ] Work Right Front straight to 12.2 in armhole depth
- [ ] Work Left Front straight to 12.2 in armhole depth
- [ ] Work Back straight to 12.2 in armhole depth; divide neck
- [ ] Three-needle BO at both shoulders
- [ ] CO 128 sts for first sleeve, work to 17 in, BO straight
- [ ] Repeat for second sleeve
- [ ] Block all pieces to measurements
- [ ] Sew sleeves into armholes (T-junction seam)
- [ ] Pick up and work neckband
- [ ] Sew on buttons
- [ ] Weave in all ends

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*Pattern designed as an exercise in modular cable architecture. The zero-filler construction is unforgiving of gauge deviation — always swatch, always block, always measure.*

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