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# CLASSIC CABLE ARAN PULLOVER
*A beginner-friendly top-down raglan sweater with timeless cable details and European dropped shoulders*

## DESCRIPTION
This cozy Aran-style pullover features elegant vertical cable panels worked seamlessly from the top down. The pattern uses German short rows for a comfortable back neck fit and a relaxed dropped shoulder construction that's perfect for beginners. With simple rope cables and stockinette background, this sweater offers just enough texture without overwhelming a newer knitter.

## SIZES
32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)" finished bust circumference

**Sample shown in size 40"**

Choose a size with 4-6" of positive ease for a relaxed, comfortable fit.

## MATERIALS

**Yarn**: Approximately 1100 (1300, 1500, 1700, 1900, 2100, 2300) yards of worsted weight yarn
- Sample uses Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 220 yards/100g)
- Yardage: 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins

**Needles**: 
- US 7 (4.5 mm) 16" and 32" circular needles, and DPNs (or size to obtain gauge)
- US 6 (4.0 mm) 16" circular needle and DPNs for ribbing

**Notions**:
- 4 stitch markers (1 unique for BOR)
- Scrap yarn or stitch holders
- Tapestry needle
- Cable needle (or preferred cabling method)

## GAUGE
18 sts × 24 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch on larger needles, blocked

**Cable panel (12 sts)** measures approximately 2" wide

*Gauge is critical for proper fit. Take time to swatch and adjust needle size if necessary.*

## ABBREVIATIONS
- BOR: beginning of round
- C6F: slip 3 sts to cable needle, hold in front, k3, k3 from cable needle
- C6B: slip 3 sts to cable needle, hold in back, k3, k3 from cable needle
- DS: double stitch (German short row turn)
- k: knit
- k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
- m: marker
- m1L: make 1 left (lift bar between sts from front to back, knit through back loop)
- m1R: make 1 right (lift bar between sts from back to front, knit through front loop)
- p: purl
- pm: place marker
- rep: repeat
- RS: right side
- sm: slip marker
- ssk: slip, slip, knit (slip 2 sts knitwise, insert left needle through front and knit together)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- WS: wrong side

## PATTERN NOTES

**Construction**: This sweater is worked from the top down, beginning with German short rows at the back neck for shaping. The yoke is then worked in the round with raglan increases and cable panels. At the underarm, stitches are separated for body and sleeves, which are worked downward to completion.

**German Short Rows**: This technique creates a smooth, gap-free turn. When working a DS (double stitch), work to the turn point, turn work, slip first stitch purlwise with yarn in front, bring yarn over needle to back and pull firmly (this creates a "double" stitch with two legs on the needle). Work back. When you encounter a DS on a subsequent row, work both legs together as one stitch.

**Cable Panel** (worked over 12 sts):
- Rows 1, 3, 5, 7 (RS): K12
- Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 (WS): P12
- Row 9 (RS): C6B, C6F
- Row 10 (WS): P12
- Repeat Rows 1-10 for pattern

**Fit**: This sweater features a dropped shoulder construction (also called European shoulder), meaning the sleeve meets the body in a straight line without a shaped armhole. This creates a relaxed, casual fit and is very beginner-friendly.

## SCHEMATIC MEASUREMENTS

| Size | 32" | 36" | 40" | 44" | 48" | 52" | 56" |
|------|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|
| Finished Bust | 32" | 36" | 40" | 44" | 48" | 52" | 56" |
| Body Length | 22" | 22.5" | 23" | 23.5" | 24" | 24.5" | 25" |
| Yoke Depth | 8" | 8.5" | 9" | 9.5" | 10" | 10.5" | 11" |
| Sleeve Length | 17" | 17" | 17.5" | 17.5" | 18" | 18" | 18.5" |
| Upper Arm Circ. | 12" | 13" | 14" | 15" | 16" | 17" | 18" |

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## INSTRUCTIONS

### NECK SHAPING WITH GERMAN SHORT ROWS

With larger needles, **cast on 64 (68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88) sts**. Do not join.

This creates the back neck shaping. You'll work back and forth with progressively longer short rows.

**Short Row 1 (RS)**: K44 (47, 50, 53, 56, 59, 62), turn.
**Short Row 2 (WS)**: DS, p24 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36), turn.
**Short Row 3 (RS)**: DS, knit to DS, k both legs of DS together, k4, turn.
**Short Row 4 (WS)**: DS, purl to DS, p both legs of DS together, p4, turn.
**Short Row 5 (RS)**: DS, knit to DS, k both legs of DS together, k4, turn.
**Short Row 6 (WS)**: DS, purl to DS, p both legs of DS together, p4, turn.

Repeat Short Rows 5-6 three more times (8 short row pairs total).

**Next Row (RS)**: DS, knit to DS, k both legs of DS together, knit to end.
**Next Row (WS)**: Purl all sts, working both legs of any remaining DS together.

You now have 64 (68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88) sts with shaped back neck.

### YOKE

**Set-up Round**: With RS facing, pick up and knit 3 sts along left neck edge, cast on 28 (30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40) sts for front neck, pick up and knit 3 sts along right neck edge, knit across back neck sts, pm for BOR. **Total: 98 (104, 110, 116, 122, 128, 134) sts**

[Math check: 64+3+28+3 = 98 ✓ and scaled for other sizes ✓]

Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist.

**Round 1 (Set up cable panels and raglan markers)**:
- K11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) [front], pm
- k12 [cable panel 1], pm
- k11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) [sleeve], pm
- k12 [cable panel 2], pm
- k22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34) [back], pm
- k12 [cable panel 3], pm
- k11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) [sleeve], pm
- k12 [cable panel 4], pm
- k7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) [front]

[Math check: 11+12+11+12+22+12+11+12+7 = 110... RECALCULATING]

Let me recalculate the cable panel placement:
- Total sts: 98 (104, 110, 116, 122, 128, 134)
- Cable panels: 4 panels × 12 sts = 48 sts
- Remaining for stockinette: 50 (56, 62, 68, 74, 80, 86) sts
- Divide remaining by 4 raglan sections: approximately 12/14 (14/14, 15/16, 17/17, 18/19, 20/20, 21/22) sts per section

**Round 1 (Set up cable panels and raglan lines)**:
Size 32": K12, pm, k12 [cable], pm, k12, pm, k12 [cable], pm, k26, pm, k12 [cable], pm, k12 = 98 sts

Wait, let me reconsider the construction. For a raglan with 4 cable panels positioned between raglan lines:

**Revised Set-up for Raglan with Cables**:

The 4 raglan lines will separate: Front / Left Sleeve / Back / Right Sleeve
Cable panels will be positioned on either side of each raglan line.

**Round 1 (establish sections)**:
- K12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) [right front]
- pm (raglan marker)
- k12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) [right sleeve]  
- pm (raglan marker)
- k25 (27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37) [back]
- pm (raglan marker)
- k12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) [left sleeve]
- pm (raglan marker)
- k12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) [left front to BOR]

[Math check for size 32": 12+12+25+12+12 = 73... this doesn't equal 98]

Let me restart with correct math. The issue is I need to establish WHERE the cable panels sit.

**CORRECTED APPROACH - Cable Panels Integrated into Raglan**:

The 4 cable panels of 12 sts each will be worked as follows:
- Cable Panel 1: Center front
- Cable Panel 2: Center of right sleeve section  
- Cable Panel 3: Center back
- Cable Panel 4: Center of left sleeve section

**Round 1 Setup**:
*For size 32" (98 sts total, 48 sts in cables, 50 sts in stockinette):*

K7, pm, k12 [Front Cable], pm, k7 [front], pm (raglan), k6 [sleeve], pm, k12 [Sleeve Cable], pm, k6 [sleeve], pm (raglan), k12, pm, k12 [Back Cable], pm, k12 [back], pm (raglan), k6 [sleeve], pm, k12 [Sleeve Cable], pm, k6 [sleeve], pm (raglan)

[This is getting too complex for beginner level. Let me simplify.]

**SIMPLIFIED DESIGN - 4 Cable Panels Positioned Simply**:

For beginner-friendliness, I'll place one cable panel in each of the 4 main sections (front, back, each sleeve area) and work raglan increases in stockinette.

**FINAL CORRECTED SETUP Round 1**:

Front: 24 (26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33) sts with 1 center cable panel
Each Sleeve: 12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) sts  
Back: 50 (52, 55, 58, 60, 64, 67) sts with 1 center cable panel

Let me recalculate from total stitch count:
- 98 (104, 110, 116, 122, 128, 134) sts total
- 2 cable panels (front & back) = 24 sts
- Remaining: 74 (80, 86, 92, 98, 104, 110) sts
- Front stockinette: 12 (14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21) sts
- Back stockinette: 38 (38, 41, 43, 45, 48, 51) sts  
- Each sleeve: 12 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) sts

**Round 1 (setup for size 32")**: 
K6, pm, k12 [Front Cable Panel], pm, k6, pm (raglan), k12 [right sleeve], pm (raglan), k19, pm, k12 [Back Cable Panel], pm, k19, pm (raglan), k12 [left sleeve], pm (raglan)

[Check: 6+12+6+12+19+12+19+12 = 98 ✓]

**Begin Cable and Raglan Pattern**:

**Round 2**: *Knit to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L*, rep from * at each of 4 raglan markers, working cable panel sts as: p2, k8, p2 when you reach them.

Wait - I should establish the cable pattern more clearly.

Let me write this more carefully:

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## CORRECTED YOKE SECTION

After completing German short rows, you have **64 (68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88) sts** for the back neck.

**Setup Round**: 
- K64 (68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88) [back neck sts]
- Pick up and