Foster is available for purchase at Hudson + West Co. and Ravelry.

Classic menswear with a retro flavor, Foster features flowing cables and interlocking medallions for a unique twist on the classic cabled pullover. The V-shape of the medallion placement aligns with a menswear aesthetic, emphasizing the shoulders and narrowing at the hips for a flattering silhouette.

The modified drop shoulder construction of this sweater allows for an unbroken flow of cables on the body and sleeves. Made in Forge using our NEW for fall color Bourbon, this sweater is constructed from the bottom up in pieces, the shoulders are joined with a three-needle bind off, while the sleeves, underarms, and sides are seamed after blocking. The classic foldover neckband is picked up and worked in the round.

Finished Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6); 39.5 (44.25, 51.25, 55.75, 62.75, 67.5)” [100.5 (112.5, 130, 141.5, 159.5, 171.5)] cm finished chest circumference. Pullover shown measures 39.5” [100.5 cm] finished chest, worn with 2” [5 cm] of positive ease. Recommended ease: 2-4” [5-10 cm] of positive ease.

Yarn
Hudson + West Co. Forge (70% U.S. Merino / 30% U.S. Corriedale; 235 yds [214 m]; 3.5 oz. [100g]): bourbon (warm yellow-brown), 8 (10, 12, 13, 15, 16) skeins.

Needles
Size A (for body and sleeves): US 7 [4.5 mm]: 32” [80 cm] circ.
Size B (for ribbing): US 5 [3.75 mm]: 32” [80 cm] circ.
Size C (for tubular cast on and neckband): US 4 [3.5 mm]: 32” [80 cm] circ and 16” [40 cm] circ.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; stitch markers (m); waste yarn or stitch holders; spare Size A needle for three-needle bind off.

Gauge
27.5 sts and 29 rows = 4” [10 cm] over Chart A on Size A needle, after blocking.

Skills Required
Increasing; decreasing; cabling with or without a cable needle; circular knitting; picking up stitches; seaming; three-needle bind off; (optional) tubular cast on.

Purchasing Options

• Hudson + West Co.

• Ravelry