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**Construction and Design:** This stunning sweater is expertly knitted from the top down in one seamless piece, offering a clean and polished finish. Featuring intricate cable motifs along the sleeves and pocket openings, this design is sure to impress. The sweater boasts raglan-style sleeves with a beautifully shaped neckline at the front, creating a flattering silhouette. For added functionality, it includes small built-in pockets, perfect for keeping your essentials close at hand. The back of the sweater showcases a simple pleat, which is sewn together during the finishing stage for a refined look. The collar is knitted separately and attached to the neck edging, ensuring a well-finished appearance.

**Sizes Available:** This versatile sweater pattern comes in **eight sizes** to cater to a variety of body types: 33, 36, 39, 42, 44, 48, 52, and 54 inches. The sweater is modeled with zero ease, but we recommend a positive ease of zero to 2 inches for a comfortable fit. The sizes provided are based on the chest measurements of the finished sweater in inches, allowing you to find the perfect fit for your style.

**Skills Required:** To successfully knit this beautiful sweater, you will need to possess certain skills. You should be comfortable with making increases, such as m1L, m1R, m1PL, and m1PR, as well as decreases using k2tog and ssk techniques. Additionally, knowledge of working cable stitches is essential to execute the design effectively. This pattern is ideal for intermediate knitters looking to elevate their skills while creating a stunning garment.

The sample for this gorgeous sweater was crafted in Classic Elite Portland Tweed, a yarn that has unfortunately been discontinued. However, a suitable substitute yarn is recommended below to help you achieve a similar look and feel for your project. Embrace your creativity and enjoy the process of knitting this eye-catching sweater that combines style and functionality!