Type
Crochet
Difficulty
beginner
Category
pullover
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**:
- User requests a V-neck cable sweater knit in the round - this conflicts with the template (worked flat in pieces) but I should adapt to their preferred construction method
- Beginner level means I need to keep the cable simple (basic 6-stitch rope cable) and provide clear instructions
- V-neck shaping requires splitting work and working flat for upper front, even though body is worked in the round
- Worsted weight yarn is appropriate for a cable sweater with good stitch definition
2. **Construction Plan**:
- Work body in the round from bottom up to underarm (seamless tube)
- Separate front and back at underarms, work flat from this point
- Place simple cable panel on center front
- V-neck shaping begins at armhole division, decreasing on each side of V
- Sleeves worked in the round from cuff up, then set into armholes
- Pick up stitches for V-neck ribbed edging at end
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- Cable panel must be centered; need stitch counts divisible appropriately
- V-neck decreases must be gradual enough for beginner (every RS row may be too fast)
- Ensure cable pattern doesn't interfere with V-neck shaping
- Ribbing (k2p2) needs multiple of 4 stitches
- Cable adds width - account for this in gauge
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Worsted weight standard gauge: 18 sts × 24 rows = 4" in stockinette
- Cable panel: 12 stitches wide (two 6-st cables) - cables pull in, so this equals roughly 2" width
- Ease: standard fit with 2-4" positive ease
- All sizes need body stitches divisible by 4 for ribbing AND accommodate centered cable panel
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**:
✓ Pattern includes: materials, gauge, sizing, body, sleeves, neckband, finishing, abbreviations
✓ All 5 sizes included with measurements
2. **Consistency**:
- Size S: 36" bust × 18 sts/4" = 162 sts → round to 164 (divisible by 4) ✓
- Size M: 40" bust × 18 sts/4" = 180 sts (divisible by 4) ✓
- Size L: 44" bust × 18 sts/4" = 198 sts → round to 200 (divisible by 4) ✓
- Size XL: 48" bust × 18 sts/4" = 216 sts (divisible by 4) ✓
- Size 2XL: 52" bust × 18 sts/4" = 234 sts → round to 236 (divisible by 4) ✓
3. **Constraints**:
✓ V-neck (not crew neck from template)
✓ Cable detail included
✓ Worked in the round (adapted from flat template)
✓ Beginner-friendly simple cable
4. **Safety**:
✓ Verified ribbing divisibility
✓ Cable panel centered with equal stitches on each side
✓ V-neck decreases calculated to complete at shoulder height
Pattern
<pattern> # V-Neck Cable Pullover ### Knit in the Round with Simple Cable Detail --- ## SKILL LEVEL Beginner (with basic cable experience) --- ## SIZES Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL) ### Finished Measurements - **Bust**: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" / 91 (102, 112, 122, 132) cm - **Length**: 24 (24.5, 25, 25.5, 26)" / 61 (62, 63.5, 65, 66) cm - **Sleeve Length**: 18 (18, 18.5, 18.5, 19)" / 46 (46, 47, 47, 48) cm *Pattern is written for smallest size with larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number appears, it applies to all sizes.* --- ## MATERIALS ### Yarn Worsted weight (CYCA #4), approximately: - 1200 (1350, 1500, 1650, 1800) yards / 1097 (1234, 1372, 1509, 1646) m *Suggested: 100% wool or wool blend for best cable definition* ### Needles - US 7 (4.5 mm) 32" circular needle for body - US 7 (4.5 mm) 16" circular needle or DPNs for sleeves - US 5 (3.75 mm) 32" circular needle for body ribbing - US 5 (3.75 mm) 16" circular needle or DPNs for cuff ribbing - US 5 (3.75 mm) 16" circular needle for neckband *Or size needed to obtain gauge* ### Notions - Cable needle (cn) - Stitch markers (5-6, one distinct for BOR) - Stitch holders or waste yarn - Tapestry needle --- ## GAUGE 18 stitches × 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch on larger needles, blocked **Cable Panel Gauge**: 12-stitch cable panel = 2.25" (5.5 cm) wide *Take time to check your gauge!* --- ## ABBREVIATIONS - **k** – knit - **p** – purl - **st(s)** – stitch(es) - **rnd(s)** – round(s) - **RS** – right side - **WS** – wrong side - **BOR** – beginning of round - **pm** – place marker - **sm** – slip marker - **k2tog** – knit 2 together (right-leaning decrease) - **ssk** – slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease) - **cn** – cable needle - **C6B** – slip 3 sts to cn and hold in back, k3, k3 from cn - **C6F** – slip 3 sts to cn and hold in front, k3, k3 from cn --- ## SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS ### K2P2 Rib (worked in the round, multiple of 4) **All Rnds**: *K2, p2; rep from * around. ### Cable Panel (12 stitches) **Rnd 1**: P1, k6, p1, k6, p1. *(Note: This is a simplified panel; see chart below)* **Actually worked as follows over 14 sts (including edge purl stitches):** | Rnd | Instructions | |-----|--------------| | 1 | P1, k6, p1, k6 | | 2 | P1, k6, p1, k6 | | 3 | P1, k6, p1, k6 | | 4 | P1, k6, p1, k6 | | 5 | P1, C6B, p1, C6F | | 6 | P1, k6, p1, k6 | | 7 | P1, k6, p1, k6 | | 8 | P1, k6, p1, k6 | Repeat Rnds 1-8 for Cable Panel. *The cable panel is 14 stitches total (p1, k6, p1, k6) with cables crossed every 8 rounds.* --- ## PATTERN NOTES 1. This sweater is worked in the round from the bottom up. The body is worked as a seamless tube to the underarms, then front and back are separated and worked flat. 2. The cable panel is centered on the front. V-neck shaping begins when front and back are divided. 3. Sleeves are worked in the round from cuff to underarm, then set into the armholes. 4. For beginners: Practice the cable cross on a swatch before starting. The C6B and C6F are mirror images—one leans left, one leans right, creating a decorative effect. 5. Read through entire pattern before beginning. --- ## BODY ### Ribbing With smaller 32" circular needle, cast on **164 (180, 200, 216, 236) sts**. *[Math check: S: 164÷4=41 ✓ | M: 180÷4=45 ✓ | L: 200÷4=50 ✓ | XL: 216÷4=54 ✓ | 2XL: 236÷4=59 ✓]* Place BOR marker and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Work in K2P2 Rib for 2.5" (6.5 cm). ### Body Setup Change to larger 32" circular needle. **Setup Rnd**: - K **75 (83, 93, 101, 111) sts** (back stitches) - Pm (side marker) - K **32 (40, 45, 50, 55) sts** - Pm (cable marker) - Work Cable Panel Rnd 1 over next **14 sts** (p1, k6, p1, k6) - Pm (cable marker) - K **32 (40, 45, 50, 55) sts** - Pm (side marker - this is also your BOR) *[Math check for front stitches: 32+14+32=78 (S) | 40+14+40=94 (M) | 45+14+45=104 (L) | 50+14+50=114 (XL) | 55+14+55=124 (2XL)]* *[Total front + back: S: 75+78=153... Wait, let me recalculate]* **CORRECTED Setup**: Total stitches: **164 (180, 200, 216, 236)** - Back: **82 (90, 100, 108, 118) sts** - Front: **82 (90, 100, 108, 118) sts** *[Math check: 82×2=164 ✓ | 90×2=180 ✓ | 100×2=200 ✓ | 108×2=216 ✓ | 118×2=236 ✓]* **CORRECTED Setup Rnd**: - K **82 (90, 100, 108, 118) sts** for back - Pm (side marker) - K **34 (38, 43, 47, 52) sts** - Pm (cable marker) - Work Cable Panel Rnd 1 over **14 sts** - Pm (cable marker) - K **34 (38, 43, 47, 52) sts** to BOR marker *[Math check front: 34+14+34=82 ✓ | 38+14+38=90 ✓ | 43+14+43=100 ✓ | 47+14+47=108 ✓ | 52+14+52=118 ✓]* ### Body Rounds Continue in pattern as established: - Work back stitches in Stockinette (knit every rnd) - Work front stitches in Stockinette with Cable Panel in center Continue until piece measures **15 (15, 15.5, 15.5, 16)" / 38 (38, 39, 39, 41) cm** from cast-on edge, ending after completing a cable rnd (note which rnd of cable pattern you're on). ### Divide for Armholes **Dividing Rnd**: - Bind off **5 (6, 6, 7, 8) sts**, k to 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) sts before side marker, bind off **10 (12, 12, 14, 16) sts** (removing side marker), work across front in pattern to 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) sts before BOR marker, bind off **10 (12, 12, 14, 16) sts** (removing BOR marker), k to end. You now have: - **Back**: **72 (78, 88, 94, 102) sts** - **Front**: **72 (78, 88, 94, 102) sts** *[Math check: S: 82-10=72 ✓ | M: 90-12=78 ✓ | L: 100-12=88 ✓ | XL: 108-14=94 ✓ | 2XL: 118-16=102 ✓]* Place front stitches on holder or waste yarn. You will work the back first. --- ## BACK (worked flat) With WS facing, rejoin yarn to back stitches. ### Armhole Shaping **Row 1 (WS)**: Purl across. **Row 2 (RS)**: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(2 sts decreased)* Repeat these 2 rows **3 (3, 4, 5, 5) more times**. Back stitches remaining: **64 (70, 78, 82, 90) sts** *[Math check: S: 72-(2×4)=64 ✓ | M: 78-(2×4)=70 ✓ | L: 88-(2×5)=78 ✓ | XL: 94-(2×6)=82 ✓ | 2XL: 102-(2×6)=90 ✓]* ### Continue Back Work even in Stockinette until armhole measures **8 (8.5, 8.5, 9, 9)" / 20 (21.5, 21.5, 23, 23) cm**, ending with a WS row. ### Back Neck and Shoulder Shaping **Next Row (RS)**: K **20 (22, 25, 26, 29) sts**, bind off center **24 (26, 28, 30, 32) sts**, k to end. *[Math check: S: 20+24+20=64 ✓ | M: 22+26+22=70 ✓ | L: 25+28+25=78 ✓ | XL: 26+30+26=82 ✓ | 2XL: 29+32+29=90 ✓]* **Left Shoulder** (as worn): Working on left shoulder stitches only: **Row 1 (WS)**: Purl across. **Row 2 (RS)**: Bind off **10 (11, 12, 13, 14) sts**, k to end. **Row 3 (WS)**: Purl across. **Row 4 (RS)**: Bind off remaining **10 (11, 13, 13, 15) sts**. *[Math check: S: 10+10=20 ✓ | M: 11+11=22 ✓ | L: 12+13=25 ✓ | XL: 13+13=26 ✓ | 2XL: 14+15=29 ✓]* **Right Shoulder**: Rejoin yarn at neck edge with WS facing. **Row 1 (WS)**: Bind off **10 (11, 12, 13, 14) sts** purlwise, p to end. **Row 2 (RS)**: Knit across. **Row 3 (WS)**: Bind off remaining **10 (11, 13, 13, 15) sts** purlwise. --- ## FRONT (worked flat with V-neck shaping) Place held front stitches back on needle. With WS facing, rejoin yarn. ### Armhole Shaping (
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