Monte Rio Sweater

The tiny hamlet of Monte Rio sits next to the beautiful Russian River in Northern California. The Monte Rio pullover reflects the sandy beaches and gentle turns of the river.

The pullover is worked top down from the ribbed neck and saddle straps. After armhole shaping, the front and back are joined in the round. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armhole and include the reserved saddle strap stitches. Cable patterns are charted only.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

33 (36½, 40, 44½, 49)(53¼, 57, 61¼, 65)” finished chest circumference, meant to be worn with 4–5” positive ease

Sample is 36½” size; model is 31” chest

YARN

Knit Picks Woodland Tweed™, 80% Merino Wool/15% Baby Alpaca/5% Viscose (180 yards/100 g), 6 (6, 7, 7, 8)(9, 9, 10, 10) hanks. Shown in Bare 27614.

NEEDLES

US 8 / 5 mm circular needles, or size to obtain gauge

US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles for ribbing, or one size smaller than size to obtain gauge

GAUGE

26 sts and 28 rows = 4” in Cable Pattern using Swatch Chart, blocked

18 sts and 28 rows = 4” in Broken Rib, blocked

NOTIONS

yarn needle, stitch markers

removable stitch markers

cable needles

scrap yarn or stitch holder

blocking pins and/or wires

SKILLS

cabling

reading charts

picking up stitches

increasing / decreasing