Pisa Sweater

Pattern includes:
Pattern Chart
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty:  Advanced 
 
Pisa sweater is inspired by Leaning Tower of Pisa and designed to create a tilted cable world. This oversized garment features overall poncho-like fitting, long-short left & right, bio color reversible front & back, asymmetrical cable pattern and ribbing trims.
 
Pisa sweater is worked by pieces and then graft to shape the sweater.
 
SIZES
1 (2) 3
 
MEASUREMENTS 
Bust Circumference (approx.): 
136 (142) 154 cm [53.5 (55.9) 60.6 inches] 
Overall Length (from top collar edge to longest bottom edge):  
74 (76) 80 cm [29.1 (30) 31.5 inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
4.5 mm [US 7] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] ) 
5 mm [US 8] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
6 mm [US 10] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
5 mm [US 8] double-pointed needles (15 cm [6 inches] )
 
KNITTING DENSITY
In mixed cables [Uneven Cable, p2, Central Cable] using 6 mm [US 10] needles
21 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
If mixed cable knitting density is in between 21 sts - 23 sts range for your preferred light weight yarn and you are not seeking an extreme-oversized fit, it’s ok for the project.
In ribbing (k2, p2) stitch using 5 mm [US 8] needles
14 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
SIZE GUIDE
Sweater is intended for a front-back reversible poncho-feel fit. How oversized the sweater (larger in circumference than your bust measurement) is determined by your preference. Size 1 is designed for a slightly loose look, suitable for underneath coat. Size 2 is designed for typical approx. 20 cm [7.9 inches] positive ease look, suitable for matching with winter vest or wearing itself. Size 3 is designed to be a statement outwear piece with XL feel fit, suitable for wearing itself or with under layers.
The photos demonstrate how a size 3 wears on a person with chest circumference of 88 cm [34.6 inches], a typical size XS/S.
 
SUGGESTED MATERIALS 
Front & Trim Yarn
300 (350) 400 gr.       
Itoricot Knitting, Tweed, 100 gr. / 280 m - Light Grey
3 (3) 3 disk                
Honer och Eir, unspun wool, Light Grey
Back Yarn
250 (300) 350 gr.       
Itoricot Knitting, Tweed, 100 gr. / 280 m - Blue
2 (3) 3 disk                
Honer och Eir, unspun wool, Light Blue
Knit the sweater with 1 strand of tweed and 1 strand of unspun wool holding together.
 
Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of DK / worsted (8 ply) yarn pairing with 1 strand of fingering (4 ply) yarn OR
1 strand of any aran (12 ply) yarn
LIGHT WEIGHT yarn is ideal substitution because cable knitting tends to be thick and bulky.