Cable Knit Worsted Weight Sweater

This cozy cable knit sweater is perfect for staying warm and stylish during the colder months. The intricate cable pattern adds a beautiful texture to the design, making it a wardrobe staple.

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (4) in your choice of color
• US 8 / UK 6 / 5 mm knitting needles
• Cable needle
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Sizes:

This pattern is available in sizes S (M, L, XL) to fit bust measurements 34 (38, 42, 46) inches.

Instructions:

1. Back: Cast on 80 (88, 96, 104) sts. Work in stockinette stitch for 4 inches.
2. Begin cable pattern: Row 1 (RS): K4, *Cable 6 back (C6B), K6; repeat from * to last 4 sts, K4. Row 2 (WS): Purl across.
3. Continue in cable pattern until piece measures 12 (12.5, 13, 13.5) inches from cast on edge.
4. Shape armholes: Bind off 6 (7, 8, 9) sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Decrease 1 st at each armhole edge every other row 3 times.
5. Front: Work as for back until armholes measure 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5) inches.
6. Shape neck: Work across 20 (22, 24, 26) sts, place on holder. Work across center 40 (44, 48, 52) sts in cable pattern for 6 inches. Bind off for neck the center 20 (22, 24, 26) sts, then complete each side separately.
7. Continue in cable pattern, shaping neck edge as for back.
8. Join yarn at neck edge and work each side of neck in cable pattern to match opposite side.
9. Sleeves: Pick up and knit 40 (44, 48, 52) sts around armhole. Work in stockinette stitch, decreasing 1 st at each end every 4th row 6 times.
10. Work even until sleeve measures 18 (18.5, 19, 19.5) inches.
11. Bind off all sts.

Finish by seaming the sides and sleeves. Weave in any loose ends. Your cable knit worsted weight sweater is now ready to wear!