Aran Sweater Knitting Pattern
This classic Aran sweater features intricate cable patterns that will keep you warm and stylish all winter long.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK Aran, 10ply) - 100% wool, 500g (750m)
- Needles: US 8 (UK 6, 5mm) and US 10 (UK 4, 6mm) straight needles
- Cable needle
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
Gauge:
18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using larger needles
Sizing:
This pattern is for a women's medium size. The finished sweater measures: Chest 38", Length 24", Sleeve length 20". Adjustments can be made for other sizes.
Pattern:
Back:
- Using smaller needles, cast on 100 stitches. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 2 inches.
- Switch to larger needles and stockinette stitch. Work even until piece measures 15 inches.
- Begin cable pattern: Row 1: K6, P2, K8, P2, K8, P2, K8, P2, K8, P2, K6.
- Continue in cable pattern until piece measures 24 inches.
- Bind off.
Follow the same instructions for the front piece, but include cable pattern on both sides of the piece.
Sleeves (make 2):
- Using smaller needles, cast on 50 stitches. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 1.5 inches.
- Switch to larger needles and stockinette stitch. Increase 1 stitch at each end of the row, then every 6th row 4 times. (58 stitches)
- Continue in stockinette stitch until sleeve measures 20 inches.
- Bind off.
Finishing:
Sew shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams. Weave in all ends.
Your Aran sweater is now ready to wear and show off!
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