This cozy Celtic cable sweater is perfect for keeping warm during the cooler months. The chunky yarn adds extra coziness and texture to this classic design.
12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles
One size fits most (chest circumference: 40-44 inches)
Cast on 100 stitches using smaller needles.
Row 1 (RS): *P1, K6, P1, K6; repeat from * to end.
Row 2 (WS): *K1, P6, K1, P6; repeat from * to end.
Continue in this rib pattern for 2 inches.
Next row (RS): K12, place marker, work Row 1 of Celtic cable pattern over next 24 stitches, place marker, K12, place marker, work Row 1 of Celtic cable pattern over next 24 stitches, place marker, K12.
Continue working Celtic cable pattern as set until piece measures 18 inches from cast-on edge, ending on a WS row.
Next row (RS): K across all stitches, working cables as established.
Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 22 inches from cast-on edge.
Shape neck: K40, join new yarn, bind off center 20 stitches, K to end.
Working each side separately, continue in stockinette stitch, decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge every other row 3 times.
Work even until piece measures same as back to shoulder, ending at neck edge.
Join yarn at neck edge of opposite side and mirror shaping.
Join front and back at shoulders using your preferred method.
Seam sides.
Weave in all ends and block sweater to measurements.
Your Celtic Cable Chunky Sweater is now ready to wear!