Vesper with a Twist is a simple pullover with a not-as-simple cable. The gorgeous twists and turns in this motif are both geometric and delicate. The panel transitions beautifully from the hem and has gentle curves that make a stunning edge on each side. (And I promise, these cables aren’t complicated to work, they just look like it when combined together as they are!)

To keep the focus on that panel, the rest of the sweater is incredibly simple. Stockinette stitch on sleeves and back and a deep, cozy cowl are just perfect and make for easy knitting.

This Merpaca yarn is a gorgeous Merino and Alpaca mix, and the subtle heather in the soft colors that Helene offers allow the cables to pop perfectly. It has a lovely drape and a round but delicate hand, so the sweater itself feels a little luxe, quite polished, and absolutely comfy against the skin.

Some details --

The sweater body is knit upwards from hem to armholes in the round. The body is then separated into front/back at armholes, and pieces are worked flat to shoulders. Once shoulders are seamed, cowl is added and sleeve stitches are picked up and knit in the round to end. It can easily be worked with a crew or turtleneck instead of the cowl shown, and notes are in the pattern for doing so.

Cable instructions are both charted and written out.
Sample knit in the Silver Fern colorway.
Gauge needle is the middle of the 3 sizes shown. Smallest needle is for cuffs and largest needle is for cowl.

YARDAGE BY SIZE:

Sizes:
36(40,44,48,52)(56,60,64,68)“
91.5(101.5,111.75,122,132)(142.25,152.5,162.5,172.75)cm.

Sizes based on finished garment circumference around body. Sample worn with 4”/10cm of positive ease.

Yardage:
1250(1300,1350,1400,1450)(1550,1650,1700,1750)yds
1145(1190,1235,1280,1325)(1420,1510,1555,1600)m
Note that the above estimates assume a full cowl as shown, and include a buffer of 10-15%. Sub yarns or mods to sweater can affect final yardage used.

DK weight yarn needed. For a similar look, choose a yarn with some drape to it in a mix of soft fibers. A colorway with a subtle heather or tweed will work well, but stay away from strong variegation in color or fiber thickness.