Expert Knitting Pattern: Buttoned Cable Cardigan
Pattern Summary
This expert-level knitting pattern provides instructions for creating a beautiful buttoned cable cardigan. Suitable for experienced knitters, this project will challenge your skills and result in a stunning garment.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, Metric: 10 ply). Recommended yarn: 4 skeins of Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 220 yds/200 m per skein).
- Knitting Needles: US size 8 (5mm), UK old size 6, and Metric size 4mm. You'll need a set of circular needles with a 40-inch cable length (for magic loop technique) and double-pointed needles (DPNs).
- Other Supplies: Cable needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle, 6 buttons (1-inch diameter), sewing needle and thread (for attaching buttons).
Gauge
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch using US size 8 knitting needles.
Finished Measurements
Size: Small (Medium, Large, X-Large)
Bust/hip: 34 (38, 42, 46) inches
Length: 22 (23, 24, 25) inches
Pattern
Row 1 (Right Side): K2, p2, k8, p2, k8, p2, k8, p2, k8, p2, k2
Row 2 (Wrong Side): P2, k2, p8, k2, p8, k2, p8, k2, p8, k2, p2
Continue in pattern as established for the ribbing.
Continue following the pattern instructions provided in the PDF file.
Finishing
Follow the step-by-step instructions in the PDF file to complete the finishing touches, including seaming, attaching buttons, and blocking the cardigan.
Additional Notes
- Please take gauge and adjust needle size if necessary to achieve the correct measurements.
- This pattern assumes you have a basic understanding of knitting techniques, including casting on, knitting, purling, cabling, and increasing/decreasing stitches.
- Pattern available for personal use only. Do not reproduce, sell, or distribute this pattern without permission.