Chunky Cable Knit Sweater Pattern
This pattern will guide you through creating a long, chunky, oversized cable knit sweater that is perfect for staying cozy in style.
Materials:
- Yarn: Super Bulky weight yarn (14 ply)
- Knitting Needles: US 11 / UK 8 / 8 mm
- Cable Needle
- Tapestry Needle
Gauge:
12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Size:
Oversized fit, one size fits most
Instructions:
- Cast on 80 stitches.
- Row 1-10: Knit in 2x2 ribbing (k2, p2).
- Row 11 (Cable row): K6, *C6F, K6; rep from * to last 6 stitches, K6.
- Row 12-16: Knit all stitches.
- Repeat rows 11-16 until the piece measures 20 inches from the cast on edge.
- Next, shape the sleeves by binding off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
- Continue in pattern until the piece measures 30 inches.
- Knit in 2x2 ribbing for 10 rows.
- Bind off in pattern and weave in ends.