Knitting Pattern: Cozy Cable Sweater
This knitting pattern will guide you step by step to create a cozy and stylish cable sweater. The pattern includes detailed instructions and charts, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced knitters.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight (UK Aran, Metric 10 ply) - 1000g
- Needles: US size 8 (UK size 6, Metric 5mm) for main body, US size 7 (UK size 7, Metric 4.5mm) for ribbing
- Cable needle
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Gauge:
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch, using US size 8 (UK size 6, Metric 5mm) needles.
Sizes:
This pattern is written for sizes S (M, L, XL), corresponding to bust measurements of 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46) inches or 81-86 (91-97, 102-107, 112-117)cm.
Instructions:
- Back: Cast on 88 (96, 104, 112) stitches using US size 7 (UK size 7, Metric 4.5mm) needles. Work in 1x1 ribbing (k1, p1) for 2 inches.
- Switch to US size 8 (UK size 6, Metric 5mm) needles and continue in stockinette stitch until the work measures 20 (21, 22, 23) inches. End with a purl row.
- Front: Repeat the same instructions as for the back.
- Sleeves: Cast on 40 (44, 48, 52) stitches using US size 7 (UK size 7, Metric 4.5mm) needles. Work in 1x1 ribbing (k1, p1) for 2 inches.
- Switch to US size 8 (UK size 6, Metric 5mm) needles and continue in stockinette stitch, increasing 1 stitch on each side every 4th row, until you have 62 (66, 70, 74) stitches. Continue until the sleeve measures 18 (18.5, 19, 19.5) inches. End with a purl row.
- Cables: Follow the cable chart provided in the pattern to create the cable pattern on the front and back pieces. Use the cable needle to cross stitches as indicated.
- Assembly: Sew the front and back pieces together at the shoulders. Sew the sleeves to the body, matching the shoulder seams. Sew the side and sleeve seams. Weave in all loose ends.