Cable sweater

The soft, chunky, and perfectly oversized sweater with a high neck and decorative buttons at the front. It looks just as great with jeans as it does layered over a dress, and will quickly become a wardrobe favorite. Knit on 7 mm needles for a full and airy texture, featuring bold cables that give the sweater that little extra touch.

ABOUT THE GARMENT

The sweater is worked from the top down. First, the back piece is worked flat with increases to build width and establish the cable pattern. Stitches are then picked up for the front pieces to align with the pattern, and the fronts are worked separately, shaping the neckline and armholes. The front and back pieces are then joined to form the body, which is worked in the round in the cable pattern. The sleeves are picked up and worked in the round, and the sweater is finished with ribbed edges, a neckline, loops, and buttons.

Sizes: 1 (2) 3

Bust measurement (Garments measurement): 130 (140) 150 cm

Length of sweater: 56 (58) 60 cm (measured at center back, excluding collar)

Size guide:

The sweater is designed to have approximately 40–60 cm of positive ease, meaning the finished garment should be larger than your body measurements. You can adjust the length of the sleeves and body to your preference, but keep in mind that this may affect the amount of yarn required.

Gauge: Stockinette: 13 stitches and 14 rows with two strands held together on7 mm needles=10 cm

Cablework: 17 stitches and 15 rader rows with two strands held together on 7 mm needles=10 cm

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Suggested yarn:  One strand Peer Gynt from Sandnes Garn (91 meters/ 50 grams) held together with one strand Chunky Ballerina Mohair from Sandes Garn (135 meters/ 50 grams)

Suggested yarn amount:  

Peer Gynt:

550 (600) 650 grams

Chunky Ballerina Mohair:

400 (400) 450 grams

Knitting needles and crochet hook:

7 mm circular needle, 40-100 cm long

3 mm circular needle, 40-80 cm long

3 mm crochet hook

Buttons: 8-9 buttons, 10-15 mm wide