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Tori Euroflax Linen Cable Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Tori is a scooped-neck, short-sleeved cable knit t-shirt sweater designed by Trudy Van Stralen. This garment features a contemporary silhouette with cap sleeves and is available in eight sizes ranging from XS to 4XL. The sweater is constructed using a straightforward two-piece construction method, making it an accessible project for knitters seeking to create a versatile, machine-washable linen garment.

Construction Techniques

The Tori sweater employs a bottom-up construction approach, with the front and back pieces knit separately in flat rows using circular needles. The cap sleeves are worked simultaneously with the body pieces, streamlining the overall assembly process. A distinctive feature of this design is the sideways cable border and neckband, which are worked using circular needles to achieve the proper stitch orientation and structural integrity. The pattern utilizes a cable cast-on technique, requiring a crochet hook to establish the foundation row. This methodical construction allows knitters to achieve precise fit across multiple size ranges while maintaining consistent cable alignment throughout the garment.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Tori features an easy four-row repeating cable pattern that creates visual interest without requiring advanced technical skills. The primary cable stitch used is the 2/2 left cable (2/2LC), worked by slipping two stitches onto a cable needle, holding it to the front of the work, knitting two stitches, then knitting the two stitches from the cable needle. This creates the characteristic twisted rope texture that defines the garment's aesthetic. The pattern incorporates fundamental knitting abbreviations including knit (K), purl (P), slip stitch (SL), knit two together (K2tog), purl two together (P2tog), and pass slipped stitch over (PSSO). Strategic increases are worked on the inside of edge stitches while maintaining the K2, P2 pattern sequence, ensuring seamless integration of shaping throughout the garment.

Materials and Gauge

The Tori is designed to showcase Euroflax 100% wet spun linen yarn in a Fine/Sport weight. Yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 3 skeins (100 grams each, approximately 270 yards per skein) for the XS size to 9 skeins for the 4XL size. The pattern specifies a gauge of 26 stitches and 36 rows over 4 inches in pattern stitch for sizes XS through L. For larger sizes (XL through 4XL), the gauge adjusts to 26 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches due to the properties of the linen yarn. Knitters must machine wash and dry their gauge swatch before measuring, as linen's behavior changes significantly after laundering. All needles required are 80 centimeters in length, including 2.5 mm needles, 3.0 mm needles, and a cable needle. A crochet hook is also necessary for executing the cable cast-on technique.

Finished Garment Specifications

• Circumference (A): Ranges from 33¾ inches (XS) to 66½ inches (4XL)
• Body Length (B): Ranges from 14¾ inches (XS/S/M/L) to 20¼ inches (XL/2XL/3XL/4XL)
• Sleeve Length (C): Ranges from 5 inches (XS) to 8¼ inches (XL and larger)
• Neckband Depth (D): Ranges from 19¾ inches (XS/S) to 28½ inches (XL and larger)

Yarn Properties and Care

The garment is crafted from 100% wet spun linen, a natural fiber known for its breathability, durability, and distinctive texture. A key advantage of this fiber choice is that the finished sweater is both machine washable and machine dryable, making it practical for everyday wear and easy maintenance. The wet spun linen construction contributes to the yarn's strength and smooth finish, resulting in a refined appearance that improves with wear and washing.