Turned-Cable Cardigan Knitting Pattern Download

Description

A swingy, criss-cross shape and soft spun yarn whip up into a warm and cozy cardigan. A large cable adds interest to the border. Sweater is knit in pieces with cable added after seaming.

Finished Size: 383?4 (44, 48, 531?4, 57)” bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 383?4″.

Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns Ariosa (90% extrafine merino, 10% cashmere; 87 yd [79 m]/13?4 oz [50 g]): #4855 russet, 11 (12, 14, 15, 16) balls.

Yarn Weight: #5 – Bulky

Needles: Size 101?2 (6.5 mm): 16″ and 29″ circulars (cir) and two double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle; 1″ square piece of medium-weight interfacing; one 11?2″ button.

Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4″ in St st; 22 sts of Cable Border chart = 31?4″ wide.

Originally Published: knit.wear Fall 2012