Cozy Cable Knit Sweater

This cozy cable knit sweater features intricate cable patterns and a lovely lavender color. It is designed for comfort and style, perfect for any casual occasion. Follow the detailed instructions below to create this beautiful piece.

Materials

• Chunky weight yarn (approx. 800 yards, lavender color)
• US size 11 (8 mm) circular knitting needles
• US size 11 (8 mm) double-pointed needles
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch markers
• Measuring tape

Gauge

12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations

• CO - Cast On
• K - Knit
• P - Purl
• K2tog - Knit two together
• Piece - the knitted fabric you are creating
• St - Stitch
• RS - Right Side
• WS - Wrong Side

Instructions

Body

1. CO 60 stitches using the long tail method onto the circular needles.
2. Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches. Place a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of the round.
3. Work in ribbing (K2, P2) for 8 rounds to create the bottom hem.
4. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every round) and knit 20 rounds even.
5. To create the cable design, follow these steps:
6. Start a cable pattern (e.g., 8 stitches for the cable, knit the next 8 stitches, and repeat this around the sweater).
7. Every 6th round, cross the cables to add texture. You can use a cable needle if needed.
8. Continue this pattern until the body measures 18 inches from the cast-on edge or your desired length.

Divide for Sleeves

1. Once you have reached the desired body length, divide the stitches for the sleeves.
2. Place 20 stitches on hold for each sleeve using scrap yarn.
3. Continue knitting the body until you reach the desired width (about 40-42 inches for the chest).

Sleeves

1. Using the double-pointed needles, pick up the 20 stitches from the scrap yarn for the first sleeve.
2. CO 10 additional stitches at the underarm to avoid gaps (30 total).
3. Join to knit in the round and work in stockinette stitch for 15 rounds.
4. Begin decreasing: K2tog at the beginning and end of every 4th round until you have 20 stitches remaining.
5. Work even until the sleeve measures 18 inches from the underarm.
6. Repeat for the second sleeve.

Finishing

1. Weave in all loose ends using the yarn needle.
2. Block the sweater gently to set the stitches and shape.
3. Your cozy cable knit sweater is ready to wear!

This project combines comfort and style super easily – enjoy your knitting!