Ribbed Cable Knit Sweater Pattern

This cozy ribbed cable knit sweater pattern is perfect for intermediate level knitters looking for a challenge. The detailed cables and textured ribbing create a beautifully structured and warm garment that's perfect for colder weather.

Materials:

• Yarn: Aran weight yarn (UK: 10 ply, AU: 8 ply), approximately 1000-1200 yards (914-1097 meters)
• Needles: US 8 (UK 6, 5 mm) and US 10 (UK 4, 6 mm) straight or circular needles
• Cable needle
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US 8 (5 mm) needles

Size:

This pattern is for a women's size medium. Finished bust circumference: 38 inches (96.5 cm).

Instructions:

1. Back: Cast on 100 stitches with US 8 (5 mm) needles. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 4 inches (10 cm).
2. Next row (right side): K2, P2, work Row 1 of Cable Pattern A over the next 40 stitches, P2, K2.
3. Continue in pattern, working the cables as established, until piece measures 12 inches (30.5 cm) from cast on edge.
4. Shape armholes: bind off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Work even until armhole measures 8 inches (20.5 cm).
5. Front: Work same as back until piece measures 9 inches (23 cm) from cast on edge.
6. Shape neck: work across 35 stitches, place center 30 stitches on holder, join a second ball of yarn and work across remaining 35 stitches.
7. Continue to work both sides at once, decreasing 1 stitch at each neck edge every other row until armhole measures same as back.
8. Sleeves: With US 8 (5 mm) needles, cast on 50 stitches. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 3 inches (7.5 cm).
9. Next row: K2, P2, work Row 1 of Cable Pattern B over the next 20 stitches, P2, K2.
10. Continue in pattern, working the cables as established, until sleeve measures 18 inches (45.5 cm).
11. Shape cap: bind off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of next and every following 4th row until 10 stitches remain. Bind off.
12. Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams.

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