The Rose Cabled Cardigan - Womens Knitting Pattern | PT 8709

A richly cabled and textured cardigan is a Winter essential for every wardrobe. With options for regular or cropped fit, this aran is a pleasure to knit and to wear.

Construction

Knit flat and seamed, from the bottom up. Drop shoulders and crew neck. Sleeves worked flat. Button bands are placed on hold and knit to fit garment at end.

Tension

36 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm using 3.25mm and honeycomb stitch. How to check and adjust your tension.

Suitable Yarns

Shown in Rustic Tweed 4 ply. This pattern is suitable for other 4 ply yarns but will give a different result.

Accessories

A pair each 2.75mm and 3.25mm knitting needles. Cable needle. 2 stitch holders. Buttons (6 for cropped length, 7 for regular length). Stitch markers.

Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)

   4 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings

Techniques you'll be employing

Cables. Moss stitch. Keeping pattern correct while shaping. Making buttonholes by casting off, turning, and casting on.

Fit & Related Yarn Requirements

To fit chest size	cm		80	90	100	110	120	130
Finished chest size	cm		90	100	110	120	130	140
Body length (cropped)	cm		45	46	47	48	49	50
Body length (regular)	cm		55	56	57	58	59	60
Sleeve length	cm		44	44	44	44	44	44
Qty (cropped)	Rustic Tweed 4 ply	x 200g	3	3	4	4	4	5
Qty (regular)			4	4	4	5	5	5

Photographed in Luxury 4 PlyDeep Olive & Rustic Tweed 4 ply Dawn Mist, Driftwood, and Poseidon.