Felicia
If you are looking for an extremely comfy and stylish pullover try my Felicia
sweater! The main feature of this design is its oversized shape, wide and really long
sleeves and chubby cables – everything together makes this project a perfect
choice for your casual days. Its slightly boho style suits many different stylings. Try
it with skinny or boyfriend jeans and long, high-waisted skirts!
size xl
Sweater circumference in chest: 138 cm 54.25"
Suggested ease: 28-35 cm / 11-13.75”
The pictures show size S, with 34 cm 13.5” ease.
yarns
Feliz y Punto DK Merino (100g/225m 246 yards):
about 1485 meters 1624 yards
needles
4.5 mm and 5 mm US 7 and US 8 circular needles
gauge
18 sts x 30 rows – 10 cm x 10 cm 4” x 4”
on 5 mm US 8 needles in Stockinette st, after blocking.
others
8 stitch markers
1 safety pin or locking stitch marker
Scrap yarn
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
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measurements
A: 138 cm 54.25"
B: 57 cm 22.5“
C: 32.5 cm 12.75”
D: 49 cm 19.25”
E: 44 cm 17.25”
F: 26 cm 10.25”
G: 44 cm 17.25”
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about the pattern and construction
Please read the following instructions before knitting – a few details about the pattern’s and sweater’s
construction are explained here. They will help you avoid troubles and easily work through the pattern! The
information below does not constitute instructions for making the sweater, but gives a high level overview of the
knitting process and clarifies few things – all the details for making this project will be introduced step by step on
the following pages.
Felicia is an oversized pullover with very long, wide sleeves and cosy double-layered collar. It is made bottom-up,
mostly seamless. Due to the direction of the cable patterns, sleeves are also made bottom-up and attached to
the body part with seams. These seams stabilize the construction and the by making everything in a bottom-up
manner a consistent look is achieved.
You will be working in rounds starting at the hem and continuing to the body. Then you will split your work in half
and finish front and back separately. These two parts will be joined on the shoulders with a seam
(recommended) or your favourite, invisible method. The arm line will be shaped by short rows – the pattern
describes the "wrap & turn" method but you can use any other if you like. The collar will be made by picking up
stitches along the neckline opening and working in rounds until it is twice as long as its actual height – it is then
folded in half and stitched in place on the wrong side of the garment. This creates a double-layered, regular-
height collar.
For your convenience, each size has its own file, with instructions only for the chosen size. Some instructions are
represented by charts. You should work through every chart bottom up, from right to left if you are on RS, and
from left to right if you are on WS. Every odd row is on WS, whereas even rows are on RS. You can find the charts
and the key on page 9.
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Happy knitting!
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abbreviation
Next round: [k27, p4, k3, p4, slip marker, work 1st
row of Side Cable chart, p4, k3, p4, sm, work the 1st
row of Middle Cable chart, p4, k3, p4, sm, work the
1st row of Side Cable chart, p4, k3, p4, k to m] repeat
st(s) stitch(es) k knit p purl instruction between [...] once more.
ktbl knit through the back loop yo yarn over
m marker pm place marker Work as established in the previous round, working
sm slip marker rm remove marker the next rows of charts until you have finished 2 full
tog together ssk slip slip knit repeats of Middle Cable chart. Work 5 rounds more.
w&t wrap and turn You have finished the 9th row of Side Cable chart
kfb knit in the front and back of st and the 5th row of Middle Cable chart.
pfb purl in the front and back of st
kfpb knit in the front and purl in the back of st
pfkb purl in the front and knit in the back of st
m1r lift bar between sts from back to front
with left needle and then knit through
front
the front of it with right needle 1st row (RS): work as established to the side marker,
m1l lift bar between sts from front to back rm, place the next 144 sts from Back part to a scrap
with left needle and then knit through yarn, remove starting marker and turn your work.
the back of it with right needle You will be working on the Front part only.
techniques
Check the key and abbreviations to find out how to
work the patterns on the wrong side.
To prepare the edge for sewing, simply slip the first
stitch in every row.
Short rows (w&t method), see the tutorial: Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
youtube.com/watch?v=3U5fgyBcPPM
Ribbed Cable Cast on method (1x1), see the tutorial: Work as established until you have finished 4 full
youtube.com/watch?v=QDtcabyPQaI&t=501s repeats of Middle Cable chart in total (counting from
Sewing method, see the tutorials: the bottom of the sweater).
youtube.com/watch?v=ObuZwHlmDCI Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
Attaching sleeves to the body, see the tutorial:
(link to my blog) Neckline shaping and short rows:
Next row (RS): work as established to the marker
body
located before Middle Cable, remove this marker, p3,
bind off 16 sts, p to m, rm, work as established to
the end.
Using 4.5 mm circular US 7 needles and Ribbed You will be working on one Front part at a time. You
Cable Cast on method (1x1), cast on 220 sts. Place can leave the stitches from the other side on your
starting marker, join and work in the round. current pair of needles or place them on a scrap yarn
or a stitch holder.
1st round: *k1, p1* repeat ** to the end.
Repeat the last round until you have about 7 cm You now have 64 sts.
2.75". Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
Next row (RS): bind off 3 sts, work as established to
Inc round: [*kfb, k2* repeat ** 5 more times, kfb, the end. You now have 61 sts.
k1, pfb, p2, k3, pfb, p2, pm, *kfb, k2* repeat ** 2 Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
more times, pfb, p2, k3, pfb, p2, pm *pfb, p2* repeat
** once more, kfb, k2, kfb, *p2, pfb* repeat ** once 1st short row (RS): sl1, p2tog, work as established to
more, p2, pfb, k3, p2, pfb, pm, *k2, kfb* repeat ** 2 5 sts before end, w&t. You now have 60 sts.
more times, p2, pfb, k3, p2, pfb, *k2, kfb* repeat ** Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
5 more times, kfb, k1], place side marker then make I recommend removing all markers at this moment.
instruction between [...] once more. You now have
288 sts. 2nd short row (RS): sl1, p2tog, work as established to
6 sts before the last wrap, w&t. You now have 59 sts.
Switch on 5 mm US 8 circular needles. Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
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3rd short row (RS): sl1, k2tog, work as established to
6 sts before the last wrap, w&t. You now have 58 sts.
Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
4th short row (RS): sl1, ssk, work as established to
6 sts before the last wrap, w&t. You now have 57 sts.
Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
5th short row (RS): sl1, work as established to 5 sts
before the last wrap, w&t.
Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
6th short row (RS): sl1, ssk, work as established to
5 sts before the last wrap, w&t. You now have 56 sts.
Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
7th short row (RS): sl1, work as established to 5 sts
before the last wrap, w&t.
Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
8th short row (RS): sl1, p2tog, p2, w&t. You now have
55 sts.
Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
Pick up row (RS): work as established to the end of
row picking up the wraps and knit/purl them
together with the wrapped stitches.
Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
Bind off all sts in the pattern.
Return to the remaining stitches from the other side
of Front. If these stitches are on a scrap yarn or a
stitch holder, move them to 5 mm US 8 circular
needles. Turn your work to WS and attach the
thread.
Next row (WS): bind off 3 sts, work as established to
the end. You now have 61 sts.
Next row (RS): work as established to the end. Next row (RS): work as established to the end.
1st short row (WS): sl1, ssk, work as established to 6th short row (WS): sl1, p2tog, work as established to
5 sts before end, w&t. You now have 60 sts. 5 sts before the last wrap, w&t. You now have 56 sts.
Next row (RS): work as established to the end. Next row (RS): work as established to the end.
2nd short row (WS): sl1, ssk, work as established to 7th short row (WS): sl1, work as established to 5 sts
6 sts before the last wrap, w&t. You now have 59 sts. before the last wrap, w&t.
Next row (RS): work as established to the end. Next row (RS): work as established to the end.
3rd short row (WS): sl1, p2tog, work as established to 8th short row (WS): sl1, ssk, k2, w&t. You now have
6 sts before the last wrap, w&t. You now have 58 sts. 55 sts.
Next row (RS): work as established to the end. Next row (RS): work as established to the end.
4th short row (WS): sl1, p2tog, work as established to Pick up row (WS): work as established to the end of
6 sts before the last wrap, w&t. You now have 57 sts. row picking up the wraps and knit/purl them
Next row (RS): work as established to the end. together with the wrapped stitches.
Next row (RS): work as established to the end.
5th short row (WS): sl1, work as established to 5 sts
before the last wrap, w&t. Bind off all sts in the pattern.
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back
Next row (WS): bind off 3 sts, work as established to
the end of row picking up the wraps and knit/purl
them together with the wrapped stitches.
You now have 55 sts. Bind off all sts in the pattern.
Move all sts from Back part on the 5 mm US 8
circular needles. To prepare the edge for sewing, Using a tapestry needle and the same yarn sew the
simply slip the first stitch in every row. shoulders. Make sure you stitch it evenly – front
1st row (RS): work as established to the end (in this cables should correspond with the back ones.
row you should make the 6th row of Middle Cable
chart and the 10th row of Side Cable charts).
Work as established until you have finished 4 full
sleeves
repeats of Middle Cable chart in total (counting from Using 4.5 mm circular US 7 needles and Ribbed
the bottom of the sweater). Work 3 more rows as Cable Cast on method (1x1), cast on 42 sts. Place
established. I recommend removing all markers at starting marker, join and work in the round.
this moment. 1st round: *k1, p1* repeat ** to the end.
1st short row (RS): work as established to 5 sts before Repeat the last round until you have about 7 cm
end, w&t. 2.75".
2nd short row (WS): work as established to 5 sts Inc round: 10kfb, 2pfb, kfb, kfpb, 5pfb, pfkb, 2kfb,
before end, w&t. kfpb, 5pfb, pfkb, kfb, 2pfb, 10kfb.
3rd short row (RS): work as established to 6 sts before You now have 84 sts.
the last wrap, w&t.
4th short row (WS): work as established to 6 sts Switch on 5 mm US 8 circular needles.
before the last wrap, w&t. Next round: k20, pm, p4, k3, p4, work the 1st row of
Repeat the last 2 rows 2 more times. Middle Cable chart, p4, k3, p4, pm, k20.
Next short row (RS): work as established to 5 sts Work 10 rounds as established. You have finished the
before the last wrap, w&t. 11th row of the chart.
Next short row (WS): work as established to 5 sts 1st inc round: k to 1 st before m, m1r, k1, sm, work as
before the last wrap, w&t. established to m, sm, k1, m1l, k to the end. You now
Repeat the last 2 rows 2 more times. have 86 sts.
Neckline shaping and short rows: Work 11 rounds as established. You have finished the
Next row (RS): work the next row of Side Cable chart, 23rd row of the chart.
p4, k3, p1, bind off 28 sts, work as established to 1 st 2nd inc round: k to 1 st before m, m1r, k1, sm, work
before Side Cable, w&t. as established to m, sm, k1, m1l, k to the end. You
now have 88 sts.
You will be working on one Back part at a time. You
can leave the stitches from the other side on your Work 11 rounds as established. You have finished the
current pair of needles or place them on a scrap yarn 3rd row of the chart.
or a stitch holder. You now have 58 sts. 3rd inc round: k to 1 st before m, m1r, k1, sm, work as
Next row (WS): k3, p3, k1. established to m, sm, k1, m1l, k to the end. You now
Next row (RS): bind off 3 sts, work as established to have 90 sts.
the end of row picking up the wraps and knit/purl
them together with the wrapped stitches. You now Work 11 rounds as established. You have finished the
have 55 sts. 15th row of the chart.
Next row (WS): work as established to the end. 4th inc round: k to 1 st before m, m1r, k1, sm, work as
established to m, sm, k1, m1l, k to the end. You now
Bind off all sts in the pattern. have 92 sts.
Return to the remaining stitches from the other side Work 11 rounds as established. You have finished the
of Back. If these stitches are on a scrap yarn or a 27th row of the chart.
stitch holder, move them to 5 mm US 8 circular 5th inc round: k to 1 st before m, m1r, k1, sm, work as
needles. Turn your work to WS and attach the established to m, sm, k1, m1l, k to the end. You now
thread. have 94 sts.
Next row (WS): work as established to 1 st before
Side Cable, w&t. Work 11 rounds as established. You have finished the
Next row (RS): work as established to the end. 7th row of the chart.
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6th inc round: k to 1 st before m, m1r, k1, sm, work as Make sure to sew the stitches evenly, otherwise the
established to m, sm, k1, m1l, k to the end. You now collar will be slanted.
have 96 sts.
If you chose the second option, do not bind off
Work 11 rounds as established. You have finished the stitches and sew the live stitches to the first round of
19th row of the chart. the collar. Visit my blog to see how to do it nicely and
7th inc round: k to 1 st before m, m1r, k1, sm, work as evenly! You will find the link in technique section on
established to m, sm, k1, m1l, k to the end. You now page 5.
have 98 sts.
Work 11 rounds as established. You have finished the
31st row of the chart.
8th inc round: k to 1 st before m, m1r, k1, sm, work as
finishing
established to m, sm, k1, m1l, k to the end. You now Weave in all loose ends. Block your sweater neatly to
have 100 sts. highlight the patterns but do not stretch it too much.
Let cables be chubby and convex!
Work 11 rounds as established. You have finished the Now your Felicia sweater is done! I hope you will like
11th row of the chart. it as much as I do.
9th inc round: k to 1 st before m, m1r, k1, sm, work as
established to m, sm, k1, m1l, k to the end. You now If you are looking for more inspiration, check my
have 102 sts. website marzenakolaczek.com. You will find all my
Work 5 rounds as established. You have finished the patterns and helpful tutorials for your future projects
17th row of the chart. Bind off all sts in the pattern. there. Have fun!
Make the second sleeve.
Attaching sleeves:
Using a tapestry needle and the same yarn sew the
sleeves to the body. Visit my blog to see how to do it
nicely and evenly! You will find the link in technique
section on page 5.
collar
Starting on the left arm and using 4.5 mm US 7
circular needles, pick up and knit 20 sts along the left
side of the neckline, 16 sts on the middle, 20 sts on
the right side and 42 sts from the back part. You now
have 98 sts. Place starting marker, join and work in
the round.
1st round: *k1, p1* repeat ** to the end. Repeat the
last round until you have 8 cm 3.25" of rib.
Sewing the collar:
You can choose between two options – binding off
stitches and sewing the collar using your favourite
method or not binding off stitches and using live
stitches. Both methods will give you the same effect.
Use the appropriate instructions below.
If you chose the first option, bind off stitches as
established in the pattern. Turn your work to WS and
fold the collar in half. Note the line of stitches, which
was created after picking up on the wrong side of
the neckline – using a tapestry needle and a long
piece of thread (use the same yarn as for the
project) sew the collar bind off edge to this line.
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middle cable key
RS: k
WS: p
RS: p
WS: k
RS: k through the back loop
WS: p through the back loop
RS: k3
WS: p3
RS: k5
WS: p5
ssk, k1, k2tog
slip 2 sts together knitwise, k1,
pass 2 slipped sts over
k, yo, k, yo, k into the next st
place 1 st on cn and hold in
back, ktbl, p1 from cn
place 1 st on cn and hold in
front, p1, ktbl from cn
place 1 st on cn and hold in
back, k3, k1 from cn
place 3 sts on cn and hold in
front, k1, k3 from cn
place 1 st on cn and hold in
back, k3, p1 from cn
place 3 sts on cn and hold in
front, p1, k3 from cn
place 2 sts on cn and hold in
back, k3, p2 from cn
place 3 sts on cn and hold in
front, p2, k3 from cn
place 3 sts on cn and hold in
back, k3, k3 from cn
side cable place 3 sts on cn and hold in
front, k3, k3 from cn
place 3 sts on cn and hold in
back, k3, p3 from cn
place 3 sts on cn and hold in
front, p3, k3 from cn
place 4 sts on cn and hold in
back, k3, then k3, p1 from cn
place 3 sts on cn and hold in
front, p1, k3, then k3 from cn
place 4 sts on cn and hold in
back, k3, p4 from cn
place 3 sts on cn and hold in
front, p4, k3 from cn
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thanks
This pattern has been created in collaboration
with Feliz y Punto – thank you so much Justina,
working with you was a pleasure!
The pattern wouldn't come to life without the
work of many wonderful and gifted testers.
Thank you for engagement, professionalism,
support and advice!
Thanks to my husband too, who helps me take
pictures of my works with great patience, and
advises and helps with everything!
about
My name is Marzena and I am a knitwear
designer, tea lover, pink fanatic and just a very
happy and romantic girl, who admires
everything connected in any way with nature.
I mix oddly disconnected passions and hobbies
every day!
