This pattern will guide you in creating a cozy chunky cable knitted sweater with a plain middle part in the front. The combination of cables and plain knit adds a touch of elegance to this classic sweater.
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
This pattern is for a size medium. Finished bust circumference: 40 inches.
Cast on 80 stitches using the circular needles. Work in stockinette stitch for 10 inches.
Row 1: (RS) P10, K20, P10.
Row 2: (WS) K across.
Row 3: P10, slip next 5 stitches onto cable needle and hold in back, K5, K5 from cable needle, P10.
Row 4: K across.
Repeat Rows 1-4 until the cable pattern measures 8 inches. End with a WS row.
Work as for back until the cable pattern measures 5 inches. Place center 20 stitches on hold. Work each side separately in stockinette stitch for 5 inches.
Join the center stitches back in and continue in cable pattern until it matches the back.
Using double-pointed needles, cast on 36 stitches. Work in stockinette stitch for 6 inches.
Next row: K3, M1, K to last 3 stitches, M1, K3.
Repeat the increase row every 6th row 6 more times. (50 stitches)
Join shoulder seams. Pick up stitches around the neck and work in K1, P1 rib for 1 inch. Bind off loosely.
Join side and sleeve seams. Weave in all ends.