An intermediate-level knitting project using worsted (4) yarn.
An intermediate-level knitting project using worsted (4) yarn.
Stay warm and stylish with this cozy cable knit sweater pattern.
Using MC, cast on 120 (140, 160, 180) sts
Row 1 (RS): K2, P2, *K8, P2; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2
Row 2 (WS): P2, K2, *P8, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2
Row 3: Rep Row 1
Row 4: Purl all sts
Work cable panel as follows:
Row 1: K2, P2, C6F, P2, *K8, P2, C6F, P2; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2
Row 2: P2, K2, *P8, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2
Rep Cable Row 1
Purl all sts
Continue in pattern until piece measures 18 (19, 20, 21) inches from cast on edge, ending on a WS row
Next row (RS): K38 (44, 50, 56), place next 39 (46, 51, 58) sts on holder for sleeve, CO 6, K44 (52, 60, 68), place next 39 (46, 51, 58) sts on holder for sleeve, CO 6, K to end
Work sleeves in stockinette st for 3 (4, 5, 6) inches, ending with a WS row
Work neck shaping as follows:
RS: K2, P2, work in pattern to last 2 sts, P2
WS: P2, K2, work in pattern to last 2 sts, K2
Rep Neck Rows 1-2 for 2 inches total
Bind off all sts in pattern
Sew sleeve seams and side seams. Pick up sts around neckline and work ribbing for 1 inch. Weave in all ends.
Block sweater to measurements, following yarn care instructions.