Biased for Cables: Chamfer Cardigan

With a mix of simple cables, the diagonal panels of the Chamfer Cardigan begin like the familiar triangular shawl, growing outward from a garter-stitch tab. Each new column of cables sets off at a 45-degree angle from a column of twisted stitches, with stitches added each RS row until the maximum width is reached. Worked in pieces and seamed, the sweater shape is boxy with drop shoulder construction, which brings focus to the stitchwork.

Despite the allover cables, the diagonal nature of the fabric and alpaca content of the yarn give a lovely and surprising drape to the finished sweater. Designed for a modern not-too-long length, the cardigan is intended to be worn with a few inches of positive ease.

The Chamfer Cardigan, cleverly constructed and intensely cabled.

MATERIALS

Yarn Malabrigo Dos Tierras (50% merino wool, 50% alpaca; 210 yd (192 m)/100 g; DK weight): #683 Cian, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13) skeins.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm) 32" circular (cir); size 3 (3.25 mm) 32" cir, or sizes needed to obtain gauge.
Notions Stitch markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle; 4 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6) 5/8" (1.5 cm) buttons.
Gauge 24 sts and 29 rows = 4" (10 cm) in charted patt, after blocking. 21 rows = 4" (10 cm) on the diagonal, after blocking. Note: The diagonal row gauge is the most important, as the pieces in this cardigan are all worked on the bias. To find the row gauge on the diagonal, measure straight up the side of the piece.
Sizes XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Shown in S size, modeled with 41/2" (11.5 cm) ease.
Finished Measurements 35½ (38½, 44½, 47½, 50½) (56½, 59½, 66½, 69½)" [90 (98, 113, 120.5, 128.5) (143.5, 151, 169, 176.5) cm] bust circumference.

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