FLOW_LOOP_V_NECK

FLOW_LOOP_V_NECK is a timeless v-neck sweater with a contemporary and refined appearance.

The sweater is worked in a vertical structural pattern of narrow cables, where the lines flow together and create a calm graphic effect. A wide edge in cabled loops and a distinctive saddle shoulder that runs from the back and down the sleeves, give the design extra character and emphasize the construction. A clean expression with subtle details and elegant finishes.

The sweater is worked from top to bottom. First stitches are cast on for mid-back/neck, then the piece is worked back and forth, first across the left shoulder and then the right shoulder. Then stitches are picked up for the back piece, which is worked back and forth. The back piece is shaped with short rows and finished with increases for the armholes. Stitches are then picked up for the front shoulder pieces, which are worked back and forth, first with short rows and then with increases for the v-neck. The neckband is incorporated into the piece along the way. The body is then joined and worked in the round and finished with a wide hem of narrow cables. Stitches are picked up along the armholes and resting stitches are placed on the needle for the sleeves, which are worked in the round. Sleeves are shaped with a lovely decreasing detail towards the wrist/cuff. The whole piece is worked with vertical lines made up of narrow cables. 

Sizes_
1 (2) 3 (4). 

Measurements_
Chest circumference of sweater_ 100 (115) 130 (138) cm.
Length_ 51 (52) 53 (54) cm, measured from below the neckband on the back piece.

The sweater can be worked with a positive ease of between 15 and 35 cm, depending on how loose you want the fit to be. Note that the shoulder width varies by a whole cable panel (approx. 4 cm) on each side for sizes 1, 2 and 3-4 (sizes 3 and 4 have the same shoulder width).

The sweater shown in the pattern is worked in size 2, which has the middle shoulder width and is shown with a positive ease of 29 cm. 

Materials_
1 strand YAK 50 g / 120 m from Lang Yarns.
500 (550) 600 (650) g.

Or_
1 strand Pernilla from Filcolana 50 g / 175 m.
350 (350) 400 (450) g.
Together with
1 strand Silk Mohair 25 g / 212 m from Isager or Soft Silk Mohair 25 g / 225 m from Knitting for Olive or Kid Seta 25 g / 210 m from Gepard or Tilia 25 g / 210 m from Filcolana.
150 (150) 175 (200) g.

The sweater shown in the pattern is in Yak, col. 94.

Needles_
4.5 mm circular needles (40 and 60, 80 or 100 cm), possibly DPNs in the same size, unless using Magic Loop method.
4 mm circular needles (80 cm). 

Gauge_
19 stitches x 30 rows on 4.5 mm needles in stockinette = 10 x 10 cm.
Needle sizes are only a suggestion. Use the needles that give the correct gauge. 

This FLOW_LOOP_V_NECK knitting pattern is in English.