Aspergillum Sweater Pattern

By Anne Hanson

A dramatically textured, lightweight tunic or cropped pullover in five sizes (XS, S/M, L/1X, 2X/3X, 4X/5X) featuring a bold cable and lace motif with deep, embossed ribbing to finish the hem, sleeve cuffs, and wide neck.

Worked in two simple rectangles with a bit of neck shaping, this drop-shoulder design has an easy, slouchy ft that goes from seaside fun to poolside cocktails without a hitch—a great weekender piece.  

Substituting yarn and / or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement

Gauge: 

• 24 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches /10 cm in stockinette on largest needle (unwashed; unblocked)
• 21 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on largest needle (washed and dried flat)
• 44 sts and 27 rows = 4 inches /10 cm in cable pattern on largest needle (washed and blocked)

Finished Measurements: 32(40, 48, 56, 64) inches / 81(102, 122, 142, 162) cm around chest at underarm (blocked)

• tunic: 27.5(28, 28.5, 29, 29.5) inches / 70(71, 72.5, 73.5, 75) cm in length
• cropped version: 20.5(21, 21.5, 22, 22.5) inches / 52(53.5, 54.5, 56, 57) cm in length

Materials Used: 

• tunic : 1290(1605, 1930, 2270, 2615) yards / 1180(1465, 1765, 2075, 2390) m
• cropped version: 1005(1250, 1505, 1770, 2045) yards / 920(1145, 1375, 1620, 1870) m

Needle Size:

• size 6US (4.0 mm) for body (or size to obtain correct gauge)
• size 3US (3.25 mm) for hem, circular needle for neck trim and DPNs for sleeve (or .75 mm
• smaller than gauge needle)
• size 2US (2.75 mm) circular needle for neck ribbing (or 1.25 mm smaller than gauge needle)

Pattern Includes: Stitch charts.

Skill Level: Intermediate