This exquisite sweater features an intriguing cable pattern that cascades down, adding depth and allure to the garment. The shoulders are elegantly finished with a 3-needle bind-off technique, ensuring a polished look and sturdy construction. The neckline, finished with a folded edge, not only adds a stylish touch but also creates a comfortable and flattering neckline. Embracing the enduring appeal of cables, this sweater embodies a classic charm that never fades out of fashion.
Time: 45 hours pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes written as S (M, L, XL, 2X): Finished Bust Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)” to fit bust 34 (38, 41, 45, 48)”
Shown in size 36”
Gauge: 24 sts and 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn: Universal Yarns Wool Pop (50% Bamboo, 35% Superwash Wool, 15% Polyamide; 284 yards [260 meters] / 3.5 ounces [100 grams]): 609 Darling Pink (MC 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) hanks)
Needles: US size 4 3.5 mm, 24” straight and circular needles
US size 6 4 mm 24” straight
Notions: stitch holders, cable needle, tapestry needle
Special Stitches
3/3 LC: Sl 3 sts onto cn, hold in front, k3, k3 from cn
3/3 RC: Sl 3 sts onto cn, hold in back, k3, k3 from cn
Pattern Notes
Pattern is worked in pieces from bottom up, back, front, sleeves then assembled.
To get the correct size for sizes medium, large, and 2X, 8 sts are added to each side of front and back.
Pattern
Stitch Patterns
K2, p2 ribbing:
Multiple of 4 sts + 2.
Row 1: * P2, k2; rep from *, p2.
Row 2: * K2, p2; rep from *, k2.
Repeat rows 1-2 for pattern.
Cable pattern
Multiple of 24 sts + 2
Rows 1 (RS): P2, (k2, p2) 0 (4, 4, 0, 4) times, * k2, p2, (k6, p2) twice, k2, p2; rep from *, end with (k2, p2) 0 (4, 4, 0, 4) times.
Rows 2, 4, 6: K2, (p2, k2) 0 (4, 4, 0, 4) times * p2, k2, (p6, k2) twice, p2, k2; rep from *, end with (p2, k2) 0 (4, 4, 0, 4) times.
Row 3: P2, (k2, p2) 0 (4, 4, 0, 4) times, * k2, p2, 3/3 LC, p2, 3/3 RC, p2, k2, p2; rep from *, end with (k2, p2) 0 (4, 4, 0, 4) times.
Row 5: P2, (p2, k2) 0 (4, 4, 0, 4) times * k2, p2, (k6, p2) twice, k2, p2; rep from *, end with (p2, k2) 0 (4, 4, 0, 4) times.
Rows 7-18: Rep rows 1-6 twice.
Rows 19, 23: P2, (k2, p2) 0 (4, 4, 0, 4) times, * k6, p2, (k2, p2) twice, k6, p2; rep from *, end with (k2, p2) 0 (4, 4, 0, 4) times.
Rows 20, 22, 24: K2, (p2, k2) 0 (4, 4, 0, 4) times, * p6, k2, (p2, k2) twice, p6, k2; rep from *, end with (p2, k2) 0 (4, 4, 0, 4) times.
Row 21: P2, (k2, p2) 0 (4, 4, 0, 4) times, * 3/3 RC, p2, (k2, p2) twice, 3/3 LC, p2; rep from *, end with (k2, p2) 0 (4, 4, 0, 4) times.
Rows 25-36: Rep rows 19-24 twice.
Rep rows 1-36 for pattern.
Back
With smaller needles cast on 122 (146, 170, 194, 218). Work k2, p2 ribbing for 2″. Switch to larger needles and work the cable pattern until piece measures 16 (15.5, 16, 15.5, 16)”.
Armhole shaping
Bind off 13 (22, 33, 43, 53) sts at the beginning of next 2 rows. 96 (102, 104, 108, 108) sts remaining.
Cont. working in pattern as established until piece measures 23 (23, 24, 24, 25)”.
Back neck shaping
Work in pattern as established on next 36 (38, 38, 38, 41) sts. Attach another ball of yarn. Bind off next 24 (26, 28, 32, 30) sts and work last 36 (38, 38, 38, 41) sts.
Work both sides at the same time decreasing 1 st every other row 4 times. 32 (34, 34, 34, 37) sts remain for each shoulder. Work in pattern as established until piece measures 25 (25, 26, 26, 27)”. Place all sts on holder to be bound off with front shoulder sts.
Front
Work same as back including armhole shaping. Work in pattern as established until piece measures 19 (19, 20, 20, 21)”.
Front neck shaping
Work in pattern as established on next 36 (38, 38, 38, 41) sts. Attach another ball of yarn. Bind off next 24 (26, 28, 32, 30) sts and work last 36 (38, 38, 38, 41) sts.
Work both sides at the same time decreasing 1 st every other row 4 times. 32 (34, 34, 34, 37) sts remain for each shoulder. Work in pattern as established until front measures 25 (25, 26, 26, 27)”. Using 3-needle bind off technique, bind off front shoulder sts with matching back shoulder sts.
Sleeve (Make 2)
With smaller needles cast on 50 (50, 50, 58, 58) sts. Work k2, p2 ribbing for 2″. Switch to larger needles and cable pattern increasing one stitch on each side every 2 rows 30 (30, 33, 36, 41) times and every 4 rows (6, 8, 9, 8, 7) times. 122 (126, 134, 146, 154) sts.
Cont in pattern as established until sleeve measures 20 (20, 20, 21, 22)”. Bind off all sts loosely.
Finishing
Neckline Finishing
With smaller needles and starting from center of back neck, pick up and knit 100 (104, 108, 120, 128) sts around the neckline and work k2, p2 ribbing for 2″. Do not bind off. Fold the ribbing toward the inside and using the tapestry needle sew the last round of sts to the edge of the beginning round.
Sew sleeves into the armhole. Sew the side seams. Sew sleeves seams. Block top to size.