Cable Collar Cardigan

I love the style of a vintage collared cardigan, but wanted to update the classic as a warmer, outdoor sweater. This design flatters with vertical panels of flowing cables both front and back and with a graceful, modern neckline. Knit in pieces, with just the right amount of interesting cables to work, this project is sure to engage you!

This pattern is suitable for an intermediate knitter who enjoys working cables. The body and sleeves are worked flat and then seamed. The button bands and collar are then picked up to be worked. The cable section directions can be worked from a chart or written out directions as you prefer. The pattern is 10 pages long and has been test knit and professionally tech edited to be clear and free of errors.

 

Sizes: XS (S, M, L) (1X, 2X, 3X) Sample shown in Size M.

Finished Measurements:
Bust Circumference when seamed and buttoned: 33 1/2 (37 1/4, 40 1/2, 43 3/4) (47 3/4, 52 1/2, 54 3/4) in/ 85 (94.5, 103, 111) (121.5, 131, 139) cm. Designed to fit with approximately 2 – 4 in/ 5 – 10 cm of positive ease. (So choose a size that is larger than your body bust measurement.) *Sample is worn with 4 in/ of positive ease and with shortened body and sleeves for a petite height model.*

Gauge:
18.5 sts and 30 rows/ 4 in/ 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat.
33 1/4 sts and 30 rows/ 4 in/ 10 cm in cable pattern worked flat.

 

What You Need:

• Briggs and Little Regal (100% wool; 272 yds/ 248 m per 4 oz/113g skein); 5 (5, 6, 7) (7, 8, 9) skeins. Shown in color #24 – Light Brown. OR approximately 1248 (1378, 1574, 1745) (1931, 2115, 2287) yds/ 1136 (1254, 1432, 1588) (1757, 1925, 2081) m of a similar, worsted weight yarn.
• Circular needles 24 in/ 61 cm long or longer (or pairs of sufficient length straight needles) in the following 3 sizes:
• Gauge Size Needle: in size required to obtain stockinette gauge** I used US #5/ 3.75 mm. You may need a size or two above or below that.
  Gauge Plus 1 Needle**: One US size larger than Gauge Size Needle.
  Gauge Plus 2 Needle**: Two US sizes larger than Gauge Size Needle
• One cable needle
• 2 stitch markers
• Tapestry needle to weave in ends
• 6 buttons approximately 3/4 in/ 19 mm

 

This pattern is available to purchase for $8.00 through my secure Ravelry Store.

Tech Editing by: Kerry Bullock-Ozkan

Photography by: Kara Vogler – mtnghoststudio on IG

Briggs and Little yarn can be ordered in the US from Maritime Family Fiber.