Create a stylish and cozy cable mini sweater dress with this detailed knitting pattern. Perfect for the cold weather season, this dress features intricate cable designs that will keep you looking fashionable and feeling warm. Follow the instructions below to knit your own cable mini sweater dress.
18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using larger needles
One size fits most (adjustable with added length or width)
Front Panel:
Using smaller needles, cast on 80 stitches.
Row 1-4: Knit across.
Switch to larger needles.
Row 5 (RS): K4, *Cable 8 Front (C8F), K4; repeat from * to end.
Row 6 and all WS rows: Purl across.
Row 7: K4, P8, K4.
Row 9: K4, K8, K4.
Repeat Rows 6-9 until work measures 30 inches from cast on edge, ending with a WS row.
Decrease Rows:
Next row (RS): K4, *K2tog, K4, SSK; repeat from * to end.
Next row: Purl across.
Repeat these 2 rows 3 more times (64 stitches remaining).
Continue in stockinette stitch until work measures 35 inches from cast on edge.
Next row (RS): K2, *K2tog, K2, SSK; repeat from * to end.
Next row: Purl across.
Repeat these 2 rows 3 more times (48 stitches remaining).
Work even in stockinette stitch until work measures 40 inches from cast on edge.
Bind off.
Back Panel:
Work same as Front Panel until work measures 38 inches from cast on edge.
Decrease Rows:
Next row (RS): K2, *K2tog, K2, SSK; repeat from * to end.
Next row: Purl across.
Repeat these 2 rows 3 more times (48 stitches remaining).
Work even in stockinette stitch until work measures 40 inches from cast on edge.
Bind off.
Sleeves (Make 2):
Using smaller needles, cast on 40 stitches.
Work in rib stitch (K1, P1) for 4 inches.
Switch to larger needles.
Work in stockinette stitch, increasing 1 stitch on each side every 6 rows 5 times (50 stitches).
Continue in stockinette stitch until work measures 18 inches from cast on edge.
Decrease Rows:
Next row (RS): K2, K2tog, knit to last 4 stitches, SSK, K2.
Next row: Purl across.
Repeat these 2 rows 9 more times (30 stitches remaining).
Work even in stockinette stitch until work measures 21 inches from cast on edge.
Bind off.
Finishing:
Seam sides of Front and Back Panels together, leaving space for arms and neck hole.
Attach Sleeves to body, matching shoulder seams.
Weave in all ends and block the dress to measurements.