No 008

For this piece, we've been working with two strands of Mondial Extrafine held together, creating a soft fabric with a clean definition that really lets the structure of the pattern come through.

From the front.

Pick Up stitches alongside the arm edge and then Permanent Fold it for this neat finish.

As we've been knitting it, we chose to make the usual size of the model for a more fitted look. That said, it's equally beautiful worn a bit more oversized. If you're considering extra length or a looser fit, we would recommend going up one or two sizes rather than simply adding length — this helps the garment sit more naturally over the hips as the cropped design is true to size.

"The cabling in this pattern is wonderfully repetitive — once you find the rhythm of the charts, it becomes a very calming and enjoyable knit."

Close up on arm hole and how the cable meets the edges.

It is hard not to think about different finishing options along the way. A slightly thinner, double-folded neckline could be a lovely variation, depending on how you'd like to style and wear the piece.

The construction begins from the top down, starting at the back and then joining as you go. Keeping track of the cables and charts is key here, as it allows everything to flow together seamlessly.

Many of our tutorials were actually recorded while working on this exact project, so you'll find close, step-by-step guidance in our studio. If you're a beginner, it might be helpful to take a look and see how it feels — approaching it stitch by stitch and row by row, this is absolutely a project you can complete even with cables.

Close up on Neckline and how it blends in the front. Ensure to Pick Up one extra stitch in the beginning and end of the joined stitches.

Close up on arm were the Front and Back are joined. The ribbing is done with Twisted Knit stitches.

End result after Permanent Fold.

Italian Bind Off finish.

Twisted 1x1 Ribbing on the hem.

From the back.

The project starts from the Upper Back with Increases on each side to create the shoulder seams.

End result of the Left Shoulder of Back seam together with the Picked Up stitches for the front and edge for the arm hole.

Repetitive Cables from the front.