Braxas

Braxas

Braxas is relaxed and comfortable – and easy to knit. The hourglass cable is simple enough also for cable novices. A little extra ease in the shoulder makes this classic Ziggurat pullover even more comfy.  
Braxas is proof that cosy doesn’t require aran or worsted weight. It looks its best, I think, in a lofty, long-haired yarn like Wensleydale or BFL-Masham blends, but I'm willing to be surprised by other choices. A light tweed yarn, for example. 

gauge: 32 stitches and 36 rows · needles: 3.25 mm · US 3

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Braxas is a classic Ziggurat pullover with added ease in the tailored shoulder – it is not a dropped but more of a semi-dropped shoulder. The simple but effective hourglass pattern is easy enough even for knitters new to cables.
A mock neck or funnel collar is knitted last to mirror the fanciful wavy bind off at the hem.

  • Ziggurat: everything is knitted in one go, top to bottom
  • no seaming
  • detailed step-by-step instructions
  • photo tutorials

As usual, there’s the Helpful Table to keep track of increases from shoulder to underarm cast-on.

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