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# The Crossbody Cables Pullover

**Difficulty Level:** Advanced

This pattern is for an advanced knitter ready to tackle integrated cable patterns, short-row shaping, a unique faux crossbody overlay, and buttoned cuffs. This top-down raglan pullover is worked seamlessly in the round from the neck down, then sleeves are separated and worked in the round. The faux crossbody detail, complete with functional buttons, is a separate panel knit flat and attached to the finished sweater. Cables adorn the neckband, hem, cuffs, and the crossbody overlay, adding classic texture to this stylish sweater.

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**SIZES**
Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), X-Large (XL), 2X-Large (2XL)
To fit bust circumference: 34-36 (38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52) inches / 86.5-91.5 (96.5-101.5, 106.5-112, 117-122, 127-132) cm.

**FINISHED MEASUREMENTS**
Bust Circumference: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54) inches / 96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137) cm
Length from shoulder to hem: 23 (24, 25, 26, 27) inches / 58.5 (61, 63.5, 66, 68.5) cm
Sleeve Length (3/4): 13 (13.5, 14, 14.5, 15) inches / 33 (34.5, 35.5, 37, 38) cm from underarm to cuff.

*Shown in size M with 4 inches (10 cm) positive ease.*

**MATERIALS**
**Yarn:** DK weight yarn, 100% Superwash Merino (approx. 250 yds/100g)
*   Approximately 1200 (1350, 1500, 1650, 1800) yards / 1097 (1234, 1372, 1509, 1646) meters.
**Needles:**
*   US 6 (4.0 mm) 24-32 inch (60-80 cm) circular needle (for body) and DPNs or longer circular for magic loop (for sleeves).
*   US 4 (3.5 mm) 16 inch (40 cm) circular needle (for neckband), 24-32 inch (60-80 cm) circular needle (for hem), and DPNs or longer circular (for cuffs).
**Notions:**
*   Stitch markers (4 unique for raglan lines, 1 unique for BOR).
*   Cable needle (cn).
*   Stitch holders or waste yarn.
*   Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
*   Blocking supplies.
*   Four 0.5-inch (1.25 cm) buttons (2 for faux crossbody, 2 for cuffs).
*   Sewing needle and thread (matching yarn color).

**GAUGE**
22 stitches (sts) and 30 rounds (rnds) = 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch (St st) with US 6 (4.0 mm) needles, after blocking.
Cable Panel (Cbl Panel) of (p2, C6F, p2): 10 sts = approx. 1.5 inches (4 cm) wide.
*Take time to check your gauge. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.*

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**ABBREVIATIONS**
*   **BOR**: Beginning of Round
*   **C6F**: Cable 6 Front (slip 3 sts to cn, hold in front, k3, then k3 from cn)
*   **k**: knit
*   **k2tog**: knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease)
*   **M1L**: Make 1 Left (lift strand between needles from front to back, knit into back of loop)
*   **M1R**: Make 1 Right (lift strand between needles from back to front, knit into front of loop)
*   **p**: purl
*   **pm**: place marker
*   **p2tog**: purl 2 stitches together
*   **rep**: repeat
*   **rnd(s)**: round(s)
*   **RS**: Right Side
*   **ssk**: slip, slip, knit (slip 2 sts knitwise, insert left needle into front of both, k2tog through back loops – left-leaning decrease)
*   **st(s)**: stitch(es)
*   **St st**: Stockinette Stitch (knit every round in the round; knit on RS, purl on WS when working flat)
*   **tbl**: through back loop
*   **WS**: Wrong Side
*   **w&t**: wrap and turn (refer to instructions for short rows)

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**CABLE CHART (C6F)**

```
             C6F (6 stitches)
         +---+---+---+---+---+---+
Row 3, 7 |   |   |   |   |   |   | k
Row 2, 6 |---o---o---o---o---o---o--- p
Row 1, 5 |   |   |   |   |   |   | k
Row 4    |       C6F       | k
```
**Key for Chart:**
*   [ ] : Knit stitch on RS, Purl stitch on WS
*   [o] : Purl stitch on RS, Knit stitch on WS
*   [C6F] : C6F - Slip 3 sts to cable needle, hold in front, k3, then k3 from cable needle.

**Written Cable Instructions (C6F, worked over 6 stitches):**
*   **Row/Rnd 1 (RS):** K6.
*   **Row/Rnd 2 (WS/Even Rnd):** P6.
*   **Row/Rnd 3 (RS):** K6.
*   **Row/Rnd 4 (RS - Cable Rnd):** C6F.
Repeat Rows/Rnds 1-4 for pattern.

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### **PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS**

#### **NECKBAND**

Using smaller US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, cast on 88 (96, 104, 112, 120) sts using the long-tail cast-on method. Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches, pm for BOR.

Work 2x2 Rib (k2, p2) for 4 rounds.
**Cable Rnd:** (k2, p2, C6F, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2) rep 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) times. *[Total stitches: 88 (96, 104, 112, 120)]*
*(Note: Each repeat is 22 sts for S/M/L, 22.4 for XL, 24 for 2XL. Adjust repeats based on total sts)*
Let's adjust for cleaner integration: The cable panel is 10 sts (p2, C6F, p2).
For clean distribution:
**Cable Rnd:** *(p2, C6F, p2, k2, p2) rep 8 (8, 9, 10, 11) times, then (p2, C6F, p2, k2) once for S, (p2, C6F, p2, k2, p2) once for M, (p2, C6F, p2, k2, p2) once for L, (p2, C6F, p2, k2, p2) once for XL, (p2, C6F, p2, k2, p2) once for 2XL.* This will be complicated.

Let's simplify the neckband cable: place 4 cable panels evenly spaced.
**Neckband Cable Rnd:** *(k2, p2) 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) times, (p2, C6F, p2) once, (k2, p2) 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) times* rep 4 times.
This requires: (8+10) * 4 = 72 sts (S/M/L) or (12+10) * 4 = 88 sts (XL/2XL). This doesn't match my CO.

**Revised Neckband Cable Plan:** For an advanced pattern, I can define a specific sequence that fills the round.
**Cable Rnd (Neckband):** (k2, p2, C6F, p2) 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) times. *[Total stitches: 80 (90, 100, 110, 120) sts]* This requires the CO to be a multiple of 10.
My current CO: 88 (96, 104, 112, 120).
Let's make the cable panel *just* C6F surrounded by k1, so the panel is k1, C6F, k1 (8 sts).
Let's use a 2x2 rib for the neckband and simply integrate 4 cables into it.

**Neckband Instructions (Revised):**
Using smaller US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, cast on 88 (96, 104, 112, 120) sts. Join in the round, pm for BOR.
Work 2x2 Rib (k2, p2) for 3 rounds.
**Rnd 4 (Cable Rnd):** *(k2, p2) 2 (3, 4, 4, 5) times, C6F, (p2, k2) 2 (3, 4, 4, 5) times* rep 4 times.
This uses: (8+6+8) * 4 = 88 sts (S). (12+6+12)*4 = 120 (2XL).
Let's verify the counts per segment for the sizes:
S: (k2,p2) x2 = 8 sts. C6F = 6 sts. (p2,k2) x2 = 8 sts. Total = 8+6+8 = 22 sts. 22 * 4 = 88 sts. **Correct.**
M: (k2,p2) x3 = 12 sts. C6F = 6 sts. (p2,k2) x3 = 12 sts. Total = 12+6+12 = 30 sts. 30 * 4 = 120 sts. **Incorrect, M is 96.**

Okay, simpler: Work 2x2 Rib for 3 rounds.
**Rnd 4 (Cable Rnd):**
S: *(k2, p2) 3 times, C6F, (p2, k2) 3 times* (26 sts) - no, this is 26*4 = 104.
I need to evenly space 4 C6F cables (6 sts each, total 24 sts).
Remaining sts for ribbing: 88-24=64 (S). 64/4 = 16 sts ribbing per segment.
M: 96-24=72. 72/4 = 18 sts ribbing per segment.
L: 104-24=80. 80/4 = 20 sts ribbing per segment.
XL: 112-24=88. 88/4 = 22 sts ribbing per segment.
2XL: 120-24=96. 96/4 = 24 sts ribbing per segment.

**Neckband Instructions (Final Revision for Clarity):**
Using smaller US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, cast on 88 (96, 104, 112, 120) sts. Join in the round, pm for BOR.
Work 2x2 Rib (k2, p2) for 3 rounds.
**Rnd 4 (Cable Rnd):** *Work in 2x2 Rib for 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) sts, C6F* rep 4 times to end of rnd.
Work 2x2 Rib for 3 more rounds.
Bind off loosely in pattern.

#### **YOKE**

Using larger US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needle, pick up and knit 88 (96, 104, 112, 120) sts evenly around the bound-off edge of the Neckband. Pm for BOR.

**Set-up Round:**
Knit 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) sts (Back), pm (Raglan Marker 1 - RM1), k2 (Raglan Line 1), pm (RM2),
k14 (16, 18, 20, 22) sts (Left Sleeve), pm (RM3), k2 (Raglan Line 2), pm (RM4),
k24 (26, 28, 30, 32) sts (Front), pm (RM5), k2 (Raglan Line 3), pm (RM6),
k14 (16, 18, 20, 22) sts (Right Sleeve), pm (RM7), k2 (Raglan Line 4), pm (RM8).
*Total sts: 28 (B) + 14 (LS) + 24 (F) + 14 (RS) + 8 (RL) = 88 sts for S. (Matches initial CO)*
*Note: RM1, RM3, RM5, RM7 are "before raglan line" markers. RM2, RM4, RM6, RM8 are "after raglan line" markers. The 2 sts between RM1/2, RM3/4, RM5/6, RM7/8 are the raglan "lines".*

**Short Row Shaping (German Short Rows):**
This raises the back of the neck for a better fit.
*Row 1 (RS):* K to 3 sts before RM2, w&t.
*Row 2 (WS):* P to 3 sts before RM7, w&t.
*Row 3 (RS):* K to 5 sts before RM2 (passing previously wrapped st, knit the wrap and st together), w&t.
*Row 4 (WS):* P to 5 sts before RM7 (passing previously wrapped st, purl the wrap and st together), w&t.
*Row 5 (RS):* K to 7 sts before RM2 (passing previously wrapped st, knit the wrap and st together), w&t.
*Row 6 (WS):* P to 7 sts before RM7 (passing previously wrapped st, purl the wrap and st together), w&t.
*Cont. 2 more rows for all sizes, extending 2 sts further past previous wrap each time.*
*Row 7 (RS):* K to 9 sts before RM2, w&t.
*Row 8 (WS):* P to 9 sts before RM7, w&t.
*Final Row (RS):* Knit to BOR, knitting all wrapped stitches together with their wraps as you encounter them.

**Raglan Increases:**
**Increase Rnd:** *M1L, k to RM2, M1R, sl m* (across RL1), *M1L, k to RM4, M1R, sl m* (across RL2), *M1L, k to RM6, M1R, sl m* (across RL3), *M1L, k to RM8, M1R, sl m* (across RL4). (8 sts increased)
**Even Rnd:** Knit all sts.
Work **Increase Rnd** and **Even Rnd** alternately until you have 260 (284, 308, 332, 356) sts total on your needles.
At this point, you will have 72 (78, 84, 90, 96) sts for the Back, 64 (70, 76, 82, 88) sts for Front, and 60 (68, 76, 84, 92) sts for each Sleeve.
The yoke should measure approximately 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5) inches / 19 (20.5, 21.5, 23, 24) cm from the base of the neckband to the underarm. *Try on to verify preferred armhole depth.*

#### **SEPARATE BODY AND SLEEVES**

**Next Rnd:**
Knit 72 (78, 84, 90, 96) sts (Back), remove RM8 and RM1. Place the next 60 (68, 76, 84, 92) sts (Right Sleeve) on a stitch holder or waste yarn. Cast on 6 (8, 10, 12, 14) sts using the backward loop method (underarm sts). Remove RM2 and RM3.
Knit 64 (70, 76, 82, 88) sts (Front), remove RM4 and RM5. Place the next 60 (68, 76, 84, 92) sts (Left Sleeve) on a stitch holder or waste yarn. Cast on 6 (8, 10, 12, 14) sts using the backward loop method (underarm sts). Remove RM6 and RM7.
Join in the round and pm for new BOR (center of the first set of cast-on underarm sts).

**Body Stitches:**
You now have 72 (78, 84, 90, 96) (Back) + 6 (8, 10, 12, 14) (Underarm) + 64 (70, 76, 82, 88) (Front) + 6 (8, 10, 12, 14) (Underarm) = 148 (164, 180, 196, 212) sts for the Body.

#### **BODY**

Work in St st in the round until Body measures 12 (12.5, 13, 13.5, 14) inches / 30.5 (32, 33, 34.5, 35.5) cm from the underarm, or desired length, ending 1 inch (2.5 cm) before desired total length (for hem ribbing).

**Hem Ribbing:**
Change to smaller US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle.
**Set-up Rnd:** (k2tog, k to 2 sts before next Cable Panel marker, ssk, pm for Cable Panel) *rep 4 times*. No, this is for adding decreases to shape.
Let's ensure the body stitches are a multiple of 22 (for k2, p2, C6F, p2, k2 pattern).
148 (164, 180, 196, 212) sts. Need to adjust to a multiple of 22 or 26 for the cable panel.
Let's use a simpler cable panel for the hem: (p2, C6F, p2), which is 10 sts.
For 10 sts panels, 148 sts is not a multiple of 10.
Let's aim for 140 (160, 180, 200, 220) sts for the hem.
**Decrease Rnd (Optional for shaping/sizing):** Work (k2tog, k to end) for 148 (164, 180, 196, 212) sts. If needed, decrease to 140 (160, 180, 200, 220) sts.
For S: 148 sts -> dec 8 sts. (k16, k2tog) 8 times.
For M: 164 sts -> dec 4 sts. (k40, k2tog) 4 times.
For L: 180 sts -> no dec.
For XL: 196 sts -> inc 4 sts. (k49) *4 -> not good for rib. (k48, M1R) 4 times.
For 2XL: 212 sts -> inc 8 sts. (k26, M1R) 8 times.

Let's not overcomplicate hem sizing. Maintain current body stitch counts and fit the cable pattern.
**Hem Cable Panel:** (k2, p2, C6F, p2, k2) = 14 sts.
148 (164, 180, 196, 212) sts. Not easily divisible by 14.

**Simpler Hem (2x2 Rib with 4 cables):**
Number of 2x2 rib sts per segment (after 4 cables):
S: (148 - 4*6) / 4 = (148-24)/4 = 124/4 = 31 sts. (k2,p2) x 7, then k2, p1.
This implies uneven ribbing. Let's make it 2x2 rib around, and the cables just appear within the rib.

**Hem Ribbing (Revised):**
Change to smaller US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle.
Work 2x2 Rib (k2, p2) for 3 rounds.
**Rnd 4 (Cable Rnd):** *Work in 2x2 Rib for 31 (35, 39, 43, 47) sts, C6F* rep 4 times to end of rnd.
*Note: You may need to adjust the last few sts of the ribbing segment to maintain k2, p2 pattern as best as possible before the cable. For example, S: 31 sts = (k2,p2) 7 times (28 sts), then k2, p1.*
Work 2x2 Rib for 3 more rounds.
Bind off loosely in pattern.

#### **SLEEVES (Make 2)**

Return 60 (68, 76, 84, 92) held sleeve sts to larger US 6 (4.0 mm) DPNs or longer circular needle (for magic loop).
Pick up and knit 6 (8, 10, 12, 14) sts from the underarm cast-on edge.
Total sleeve sts: 66 (76, 86, 96, 106) sts. Pm for BOR at center of underarm sts.

Work in St st in the round for 3/4 sleeve length, decreasing for shaping.
Decrease 1 st each side of BOR every 6th (6th, 5th, 5th, 4th) round 8 (9, 11, 13, 15) times.
**Decrease Rnd:** K1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before BOR, ssk, k1. (2 sts decreased).
After all decreases, you will have 50 (58, 64, 70, 76) sts remaining.
Work in St st until sleeve measures 10 (10.5, 11, 11.5, 12) inches / 25.5 (26.5, 28, 29, 30.5) cm from underarm, or 3 inches (7.5 cm) before desired cuff length.

**Cuff Slit & Cable Cuff:**
**Next Rnd:** K to 25 (29, 32, 35, 38) sts past BOR, turn. (You are now working flat).
*Stitches on needle: 25 (29, 32, 35, 38) sts.* These are the stitches for the flat cuff segment.
Using smaller US 4 (3.5 mm) DPNs or long circular.
Work 2x2 Rib (k2, p2) for 3 rows, starting with a RS row.
**Cable Row (RS):** Work in 2x2 Rib for 9 (13, 16, 19, 22) sts, C6F, work in 2x2 Rib for 10 (10, 10, 10, 10) sts.
*Note: Adjust ribbing for evenness. S: 9 sts = (k2,p2)x2, k1. M: 13 sts = (k2,p2)x3, k1. L: 16 sts = (k2,p2)x4.*
Work 2x2 Rib for 3 more rows.
Bind off loosely in pattern.

**Cuff Button Bands:**
With RS facing, using smaller US 4 (3.5 mm) DPNs and starting at the *end* of the cuff slit (where you turned), pick up and knit approximately 2 sts for every 3 rows along the left edge of the slit.
**Buttonhole Band (Right Cuff / Left Slit Edge):**
Work in 1x1 Rib (k1, p1) for 2 rows.
**Buttonhole Row (RS):** (Rib 1, yo, k2tog) rep twice, rib to end. (2 buttonholes).
Work in 1x1 Rib for 2 more rows. Bind off in pattern.

**Button Band (Left Cuff / Right Slit Edge):**
Pick up and knit same number of sts along the right edge of the slit.
Work in 1x1 Rib for 5 rows. Bind off in pattern.
Repeat for second sleeve, reversing buttonhole and button band placement if desired (e.g., buttonholes on the right slit edge for left cuff).

#### **FAUX CROSSBODY OVERLAY PANEL**

This panel is knit flat and attached to the front of the main sweater.
Using smaller US 4 (3.5 mm) straight or circular needle, cast on 42 (46, 50, 54, 58) sts.
Work in 2x2 Rib for 3 rows.
**Row 4 (Cable Row - RS):** Work in 2x2 Rib for 15 (17, 19, 21, 23) sts, C6F, work in 2x2 Rib for 21 (23, 25, 27, 29) sts.
Work in 2x2 Rib for 3 more rows.
Change to larger US 6 (4.0 mm) needles. Work in St st.

**Shape Diagonal Edge and Buttonholes:**
Work 2 rows even in St st.
**Row 1 (RS - Decrease Edge):** Ssk, k to end. (1 st decreased)
**Row 2 (WS - Buttonhole Edge):** P 5 sts, make a 0.5-inch (1.25 cm) buttonhole (e.g., p2tog, yo), p to end.
Repeat these 2 rows 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) more times. *[Total 11 (12, 13, 14, 15) decreases on one side, 2 buttonholes on the other]*
At the end of buttonhole section: 31 (34, 37, 40, 43) sts.
Continue to work Row 1 (ssk) every RS row, and Purl all stitches on WS rows (without buttonholes) until 25 (28, 31, 34, 37) sts remain.
Work even for 2 rows.
Bind off all sts.

#### **FINISHING**

1.  **Weave in Ends:** Securely weave in all loose yarn tails using a tapestry needle.
2.  **Blocking:** Gently wash your sweater and overlay panel according to yarn care instructions. Pin all pieces to measurements on a flat surface, ensuring cables pop and edges are straight. Allow to dry completely.
3.  **Attach Faux Crossbody Overlay:**
    *   Lay your main sweater flat, RS facing.
    *   Position the wider, plain edge of the overlay panel along the bottom edge of the front, slightly off-center to the left (your left when wearing). The cabled hem of the overlay should align with or just above the main sweater's hem.
    *   Pin the plain, straight side of the overlay to the main sweater along the front-left side seam, from the hem up to just below the armhole.
    *   Using sewing thread matching your yarn color, neatly stitch this edge of the overlay to the main sweater.
    *   Position the diagonal, buttonhole edge of the overlay over the main sweater's front, creating the desired diagonal "crossbody" look. Mark the placement of the two buttonholes onto the main sweater's front, near the right side seam.
    *   Sew the two buttons firmly onto the main sweater at the marked spots, ensuring they align with the buttonholes.
4.  **Sew Cuff Buttons:** Sew one button onto each sleeve's plain button band, aligning it with the buttonhole on the opposite band.

Your Crossbody Cables Pullover is complete!