The Twisted Cable and Diamond Turtleneck from Vermont Fiber Designs is full of texture and beautiful details. This pattern is deceptively simple to work and doesn't even require a cable needle. Choose a soft yarn for a drapey sweater, or a stiffer yarn for a sweater with more body.

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SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZES
Adult women's sizes: X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Model shown in size Large.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
291/2 (341/2, 39, 44, 481/2, 53, 58, 63, 671/2)"

MATERIALS
10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19) hanks Classic Elite Yarns Inca Alpaca, color 1131
One pair size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles
One size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, 16" long

GAUGE
In Twisted Cable Rib, 28 sts and 28 rows = 4"/10 cm
In Twisted Cable and Diamond pattern, 27 sts and 27 rows = 4"/10 cm