Blue Sky Fibers Montevideo Cabled Pullover Knitting Pattern

Blue Sky Fibers Montevideo Cabled Pullover

Garment Overview

The Montevideo Cabled Pullover is a sophisticated drop-shoulder pullover designed by Mari Tobita for advanced knitters. This elegant piece features beautiful cable work and a relaxed silhouette, making it an ideal choice for special occasions and evening wear. The pullover is worked from the bottom up using the seamed construction method, with pieces knit flat on circular needles before being joined together.

Knitting Techniques

This advanced-level pattern employs several key knitting techniques that contribute to its refined appearance:

• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is knit starting from the hem and working upward toward the shoulders, allowing for easy length adjustments during the knitting process.
• Cables: Intricate cable patterns are a defining feature of this design, created using a cable needle to cross stitches over one another and form the textured, twisted columns that give the sweater its elegant character.
• Worked flat: Although circular needles are used to accommodate the large number of stitches, the piece is worked back and forth in rows rather than joined in the round, creating seamed side seams.
• Seamed construction: After all pieces are completed, they are sewn together using a tapestry needle, creating clean, professional-looking seams.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Montevideo pattern utilizes a charted stitch pattern that combines various knitting stitches to create the cable design. Key stitches include knit stitches, purl stitches, and twisted knit stitches (k1tbl), which are arranged according to a chart to form the cable motifs. The pattern includes ribbed sections for the hem and neckband, worked in knit and purl combinations to create elasticity and structure.

Yarn and Materials

This pullover is designed to be knit with Skyland DK yarn by Blue Sky Fibers. Skyland is a premium blend containing 40% Fine Highland Wool, 30% Baby Alpaca, and 30% Silk. Each hank provides 210 yards and weighs 100 grams. The yarn shown in the pattern is in colorway No. 2401 North Star. Yardage requirements range from 1,470 yards for the smallest size (XS) to 2,940 yards for the largest size (5XL).

Needles and Tools

The pattern requires multiple needle sizes to achieve proper gauge and construction:

• Size 6 (4mm) circular needles: 24 inches or longer for the main body, and 16 inches for the neckband ribbing. These needles are used to obtain the working gauge of 28 stitches and 31 rows over 4 inches in the charted pattern.
• Size 5 (3.75mm) circular needles: Available in both 24-inch and 16-inch lengths as an alternative option.
• Size 4 (3.5mm) circular needles: Available in both 24-inch and 16-inch lengths as another alternative option.
• Additional tools: Cable needle for crossing stitches, tapestry needle for seaming, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, and a locking stitch marker.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The Montevideo Cabled Pullover is available in nine sizes ranging from Women's XS to 5XL. Finished chest circumference measurements span from 34½ inches (XS) to 65½ inches (5XL), accommodating bust sizes from 28–30 inches through 60–62 inches. Sleeve length to underarm ranges from 17¾ to 19¼ inches depending on size, and total length varies from 23¼ to 27 inches.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as Advanced, reflecting the complexity of the cable work and the precision required to execute the charted stitch patterns accurately. Knitters should be comfortable reading cable charts, managing multiple stitch types, and executing seamed construction before undertaking this project.