Cozy Cable Knit Sweater

This beginner-friendly pattern will guide you step by step through the creation of a beautiful, cozy sweater featuring intricate cable patterns and ribbed edges. The soft white yarn gives this sweater a classic look, perfect for winter wear.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: 4 skeins of worsted weight yarn (approximately 200 yards each) in white
• Needles: US size 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles, 32 inches long
• Needles: US size 8 (5 mm) double-pointed needles
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Please check your gauge to ensure proper sizing.

Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• CO: Cast On
• BO: Bind Off
• sts: Stitches
• k2tog: Knit two together (decrease)
• p2tog: Purl two together (decrease)

Instructions

Body

1. CO 90 sts using the long-tail cast-on method.
2. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 2 inches to create the hem.
3. Change to stockinette stitch (knit every row) until the piece measures 14 inches from the cast-on edge.
4. Next, work the cable pattern:
• Row 1: K8, cable 4 (cross 4 stitches), K8
• Row 2: P all sts
• Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures 24 inches from the cast-on edge.
5. Now, create armholes by binding off 10 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
6. Continue in stockinette stitch until the armholes measure 8 inches.

Neckline

1. Next, create the neckline by binding off 20 sts at the beginning of the next row.
2. Work in stockinette for 1 inch, then switch to K1, P1 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. BO all sts in pattern.

Sleeves (Make 2)

1. CO 40 sts.
2. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch and increase by 1 stitch at the beginning and end of every 10th row until you reach 60 sts.
4. Work until sleeve measures 18 inches, then repeat the neckline instructions for the top hem.
5. BO all sts.

Assembly

1. Pin the sleeves to the body of the sweater at the armholes.
2. Using a tapestry needle, sew the sleeves to the body with a whip stitch.
3. Weave in all loose ends.

Finishing

Block your sweater to measurements by wetting it lightly and laying it flat to dry. This will help even out the stitches and give your sweater a polished finish.

Your Cozy Cable Knit Sweater is now ready to wear! Enjoy showcasing your beautiful handmade piece during the chilly months!