Saoco

$8.00

Gorgeous texture and unexpected color are the stars in this lace and cable pullover, worked in Wensley Worsted from La Bien Aimee. I keep calling it a "confection of a sweater,” as the detail in pale green reminds me of summer taffy or watermelon candy.

Saoco is designed with a wide neckline, an easy fit, and 3/4 sleeves that keep it from feeling fussy. Instead it's a casual statement piece, and each of these eye catching patterns are meticulously combined with intentional finishing details.

Side panels allow for modifications to size without touching the overall patterns, and notes are included in the pattern for altering neckline or sleeves as well. All the motifs are both charted and written out, and Saoco can be worn with more or less ease as desired.

I LOVE the Wensely Worsted for this, given the gorgeous color and stitch definition it adds. You can also use La Bien Aimee Corrie Worsted, a sister yarn to the Wensley that offers subtly muted shades and a touch of Gotland, for a touch of sheen and halo.

Saoco is worked from the bottom up in the round, and separated at armholes into front and back pieces. These pieces are worked flat to shoulders and seamed. Collar and sleeves are picked up around seamed openings and worked to end.

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Gorgeous texture and unexpected color are the stars in this lace and cable pullover, worked in Wensley Worsted from La Bien Aimee. I keep calling it a "confection of a sweater,” as the detail in pale green reminds me of summer taffy or watermelon candy.

Saoco is designed with a wide neckline, an easy fit, and 3/4 sleeves that keep it from feeling fussy. Instead it's a casual statement piece, and each of these eye catching patterns are meticulously combined with intentional finishing details.

Side panels allow for modifications to size without touching the overall patterns, and notes are included in the pattern for altering neckline or sleeves as well. All the motifs are both charted and written out, and Saoco can be worn with more or less ease as desired.

I LOVE the Wensely Worsted for this, given the gorgeous color and stitch definition it adds. You can also use La Bien Aimee Corrie Worsted, a sister yarn to the Wensley that offers subtly muted shades and a touch of Gotland, for a touch of sheen and halo.

Saoco is worked from the bottom up in the round, and separated at armholes into front and back pieces. These pieces are worked flat to shoulders and seamed. Collar and sleeves are picked up around seamed openings and worked to end.

Scroll down for more details.

Yarn: La Bien Aimée Wensley Worsted (50% Falkland Corriedale, 25% Falkland Merino, 25% Wensleydale; 250yds/230m per 3.53oz/100g skein). Sample worked in Pistachio.

If substituting yarn, use a light worsted-weight wool or a lightweight fiber. Given the amount of texture in this design, a simple or subtly shaded colorway and a consistent strand of yarn will show off the detail best. Swatch and block your swatch to check gauge. Yarn quantity may vary with modifications and substitutions. 

Gauge: 20sts and 28rnds or rows per 4”/10cm in lace, 2x2 ribbing and reverse stockinette.

Needles: US#7/4.5mm, or size to get gauge. I suggest longer circular needles for body, and shorter circulars for sleeves and collar.  

Sizes:

35.5(39,42.5,46.5)(50,54,59)(63,68)”/

90.25(99,108,118)(127,137.25,149.75)(160,172.75)cm

For fit shown, I suggest 5”/12.75cm of positive ease.

Yardage:

1000(1100,1200,1300)(1400,1500,1550)(1600,1700)yds/

915(1005,1100,1190)(1280,1375,1420)(1465, 1555)m