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 m
Sweater circumference in chest: 124.5 cm 49"
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 1380 meters 1509 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: 124.5 cm 49"

B: 56 cm 22“

C: 32.5 cm 12.75”

D: 47 cm 18.5”

E: 44 cm 17.25”

F: 22.5 cm 8.75”

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.

Check out my blog for additional posts about Felicia! You find useful tips on choosing the size or modifying the
sweater there: marzenakolaczek.com/tag/felicia-sweater/
I can't wait for your version! Use #feliciasweater when you show your project on Instagram.
Happy knitting!
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 abbreviation
st(s) stitch(es) k knit p purl
ktbl knit through the back loop yo yarn over
m marker pm place marker
sm slip marker rm remove marker
tog together ssk slip slip knit
w&t wrap and turn
kfb knit in the front and back of st
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
the front of it with right needle
m1l lift bar between sts from front to back
with left needle and then knit through
the back of it with right needle
techniques
Short rows (w&t method), see the tutorial:
youtube.com/watch?v=3U5fgyBcPPM
Ribbed Cable Cast on method (1x1), see the tutorial:
youtube.com/watch?v=QDtcabyPQaI&t=501s
Sewing method, see the tutorials:
youtube.com/watch?v=ObuZwHlmDCI
Attaching sleeves to the body, see the tutorial:
marzenakolaczek.com/attaching-sleeves-knitting-
tutorial/
Posts about Felicia sweater:
marzenakolaczek.com/tag/felicia-sweater/
body
Using 4.5 mm circular US 7 needles and Ribbed
Cable Cast on method (1x1), cast on 198 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 about 6 cm
2.5".
Inc round: [*kfb, k2* repeat ** 4 more times, k1,
pfb, p2, kfb, k1, p1, pfb, p1, pm, *kfb, k2* repeat **
2 more times, pfb, p2, kfb, k1, p1, pfb, p1, pm, *pfb,
p2* repeat ** once more, kfb, k2, kfb, *p2, pfb*
repeat ** once more, p2, pfb, k3, pfb, p2, pm, *kfb,
k2* repeat ** 2 more times, pfb, p2, kfb, k1, pfb, p2,
*kfb, k2* repeat ** 4 more times, k1], place side
marker then make instruction between [...] once
more. You now have 264 sts.
Switch on 5 mm US 8 circular needles.
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Next round: [k21, 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
instruction between [...] once more.
Work as established in the previous round, working
the next rows of charts until you have finished 2 full
repeats of Middle Cable chart. Work 7 rounds more.
You have finished the 11th row of Side Cable chart
and the 7th row of Middle Cable chart.
front
1st row (RS): work as established to the side marker,
rm, place the next 132 sts from Back part to a scrap
yarn, remove starting marker and turn your work.
You will be working on the Front part only.
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.
Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
Work as established until you have finished 4 full
repeats of Middle Cable chart in total (counting from
the bottom of the sweater).
Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
Neckline shaping and short rows:
Next row (RS): work as established to the marker
located before Middle Cable, remove this marker, p3,
bind off 16 sts, p to m, rm, work as established to
the end.
You will be working on one Front part at a time. You
can leave the stitches from the other side on your
current pair of needles or place them on a scrap yarn
or a stitch holder.
You now have 58 sts.
Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
Next row (RS): bind off 3 sts, work as established to
the end. You now have 55 sts.
Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
1st short row (RS): sl1, p2tog, work as established to
4 sts before end, w&t. You now have 54 sts.
Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
I recommend removing all markers at this moment.
2nd short row (RS): sl1, p2tog, work as established to
4 sts before the last wrap, w&t. You now have 53 sts.
Next row (WS): work as established to the end.
3rd short row (RS): sl1, k2tog, work as established to
4 sts before the last wrap, w&t. You now have 52 sts.
Next row (WS): work as established to the end.

4th short row (RS): sl1, ssk, work as established to

5 sts before the last wrap, w&t. You now have 51 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 50 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
49 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 55 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
4 sts before end, w&t. You now have 54 sts. 5 sts before the last wrap, w&t. You now have 50 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
4 sts before the last wrap, w&t. You now have 53 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
4 sts before the last wrap, w&t. You now have 52 sts. 49 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
5 sts before the last wrap, w&t. You now have 51 sts.
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.
Pick up row (WS): work as established to the end of
row picking up the wraps and knit/purl them
together with the wrapped stitches.
Next row (RS): work as established to the end.
Bind off all sts in the pattern.

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 back
Move all sts from Back part on the 5 mm US 8
circular needles. To prepare the edge for sewing,
simply slip the first stitch in every row.
1st row (RS): work as established to the end (in this
row you should make the 8th row of Middle Cable
chart and the 12th row of Side Cable charts).
Work as established until you have finished 4 full
repeats of Middle Cable chart in total (counting from
the bottom of the sweater). Work 3 more rows as
established. I recommend removing all markers at
this moment.
1st short row (RS): work as established to 4 sts before
end, w&t.
2nd short row (WS): work as established to 4 sts
before end, w&t.
3rd short row (RS): work as established to 4 sts before
the last wrap, w&t.
4th short row (WS): work as established to 4 sts
before the last wrap, w&t.
Repeat the last 2 rows once more.
Next short row (RS): work as established to 5 sts
before the last wrap, w&t.
Next short row (WS): work as established to 5 sts
before the last wrap, w&t.
Repeat the last 2 rows 3 more times.
Neckline shaping and short rows:
Next row (RS): work the next row of Side Cable chart,
p4, k3, p1, bind off 28 sts, work as established to 1 st
before Side Cable, w&t.
You will be working on one Back part at a time. You
can leave the stitches from the other side on your
current pair of needles or place them on a scrap yarn
or a stitch holder. You now have 52 sts.
Next row (WS): k3, p3, k1.
Next row (RS): 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 49 sts.
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 Back. 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): work as established to 1 st before
Side Cable, w&t.
Next row (RS): work as established to the end.
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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 49 sts. Bind off all sts in the pattern.
Using a tapestry needle and the same yarn sew the
shoulders. Make sure you stitch it evenly – front
cables should correspond with the back ones.
sleeves
Using 4.5 mm circular US 7 needles and Ribbed
Cable Cast on method (1x1), cast on 40 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 about 7 cm
2.75".
Inc round: 9kfb, 2pfb, kfb, kfpb, 5pfb, pfkb, 2kfb,
kfpb, 5pfb, pfkb, kfb, 2pfb, 9kfb.
You now have 80 sts.
Switch on 5 mm US 8 circular needles.
Next round: k18, pm, p4, k3, p4, work the 1st row of
Middle Cable chart, p4, k3, p4, pm, k18.
Work 10 rounds as established. You have finished the
11th row of the chart.
1st 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
have 82 sts.
Work 11 rounds as established. You have finished the
23rd row of the chart.
2nd 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 have 84 sts.
Work 11 rounds as established. You have finished the
3rd row of the chart.
3rd 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
have 86 sts.
Work 11 rounds as established. You have finished the
15th row of the chart.
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
have 88 sts.
Work 11 rounds as established. You have finished the
27th row of the chart.
5th 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
have 90 sts.
Work 11 rounds as established. You have finished the
7th row of the chart.
6th 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
have 92 sts.
Work 11 rounds as established. You have finished the
19th row of the chart.
7th inc round: k to 1 st before m, m1r, k1, sm, work as
Make sure to sew the stitches evenly, otherwise the
collar will be slanted.
If you chose the second option, do not bind off
stitches and sew the live stitches to the first round of
the collar using your favourite method.

finishing
established to m, sm, k1, m1l, k to the end. You now
have 94 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
established to m, sm, k1, m1l, k to the end. You now
have 96 sts.
Work 11 rounds as established. You have finished the
11th row of the chart.
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
have 98 sts.
Work 5 rounds as established. You have finished the
17th row of the chart. Bind off all sts in the pattern.
Make the second sleeve.
Weave in all loose ends. Block your sweater neatly to
highlight the patterns but do not stretch it too much.
Let cables be chubby and convex!
Now your Felicia sweater is done! I hope you will like
it as much as I do.
If you are looking for more inspiration, check my
website marzenakolaczek.com. You will find all my
patterns and helpful tutorials for your future projects
there. Have fun!

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!