Co-Op Cables Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Worked in a super soft, chunky blend of wool, acrylic, and alpaca, this zip cardigan is a knitted take on the classic bomber jacket.

Finished Size: Man’s version: 43 ½ (48 ½, 53 ½, 58 ½)” (110.5 [123, 136, 148.5] cm) chest circumference, zipped. Woman’s version: 34 (38, 42½, 46, 50)” (86.5 [96.5, 108, 117, 127] cm) bust/chest circumference, zipped. Sweaters shown measure 48″ (122 cm) and 38″ (96.5 cm).
Yarn: Filtes King Van Dyck (46% wool, 39% acrylic, 15% alpaca; 117 yd [107 m]/100 g): 12 (13, 14, 15) balls for the man’s version, 7 (8, 9, 9, 10) balls for the woman’s version. Shown in #114 blue-gray heather and #120 aqua. Yarn distributed by Needful Yarns.
Yarn weight: #5 – Bulky
Gauge: 13 sts and 18 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in rev St st on largest needles; man’s 48-st cable panel = 10″ (25.5 cm) wide; woman’s 20-st cable panel = 9″ (23 cm) wide.
Needles: Body and sleeves—Size 10 ½ (6.5 mm). Man’s neckband—Size 9 (5.5 mm). Woman’s collar—Size 10 (6 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 18 (20, 20, 22)” (45.5 [51, 51, 56]-cm) separating zipper for man’s version; 22 (22, 22, 24, 24)” (56 [56, 56, 61, 61]-cm) separating zipper for woman’s version; matching sewing thread and needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Spring 2004