Knitting and Crochet Pattern: Cozy Cable Sweater

This cozy cable sweater is the perfect project for intermediate knitters and crocheters. With its classic cable pattern and comfortable fit, it's sure to become a wardrobe favorite.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, Metric: 10-ply), approximately 1000 yards (900 meters)
• Knitting Needles: US size 8 (UK size 6, Metric size 5mm)
• Crochet Hook: US size H/8 (UK size 6, Metric size 5mm)
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge:

17 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch

Size:

This pattern is written for sizes XS (S, M, L, XL). The finished bust measurements are approximately 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) inches or 81 (91, 101, 112, 122) cm.

Abbreviations:

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• C6B: Slip 3 stitches onto cable needle and hold in back, knit 3, then knit 3 from cable needle
• C6F: Slip 3 stitches onto cable needle and hold in front, knit 3, then knit 3 from cable needle
• Rep: Repeat
• St(s): Stitch(es)

Pattern:

1. Front:
1. Cast on 94 (106, 118, 130, 142) sts.
2. Work in stockinette stitch (K 1 row, P 1 row) for 2 inches (5 cm).
3. Begin cable pattern:
1. Row 1 (RS): K2, C6B, K12, C6B, K12, C6B, K12, C6B, K2.
2. Row 2 (WS): P across.
3. Row 3: K2, P12, K12, P12, K12, P12, K12, P2.
4. Row 4: P across.
5. Row 5: K2, C6F, K12, C6F, K12, C6F, K12, C6F, K2.
6. Row 6: P across.
7. Rep Rows 1-6 for cable pattern until work measures approximately 16 (17, 18, 19, 20) inches or 41 (43, 46, 48, 51) cm from cast on edge, ending with Row 4.
4. Work in stockinette stitch for 6 (8, 10, 12, 14) inches or 15 (20, 25, 30, 35) cm, ending with a RS row.
2. Back:
1. Cast on 94 (106, 118, 130, 142) sts.
2. Work in stockinette stitch for 2 inches (5 cm).
3. Begin cable pattern (same as front) and work until work measures the same length as front, ending with Row 4.
4. Work in stockinette stitch for 6 (8, 10, 12, 14) inches or 15 (20, 25, 30, 35) cm, ending with a RS row.
3. Sleeves (make 2):
1. Cast on 48 (52, 56, 60, 64) sts.
2. Work in stockinette stitch for 2 inches (5 cm).
3. Begin cable pattern (same as front) and work until work measures approximately 12 (12.5, 13, 13.5, 14) inches or 30 (32, 33, 34, 36) cm from cast on edge, ending with Row 4.
4. Decrease row: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1.
5. Work in stockinette stitch for 1 inch (2.5 cm).
6. Rep Decrease row every 1 inch (2.5 cm) 3 more times. 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) sts remain.
7. Work in stockinette stitch for 2 inches (5 cm).
4. Finishing:
1. Seam shoulders using mattress stitch.
2. With RS facing, pick up and knit 56 (60, 64, 68, 72) sts evenly along neckline. Work in stockinette stitch for 2 inches (5 cm) and bind off loosely.
3. Seam side seams and sleeves using mattress stitch.
4. Weave in all ends.