Cabled Sweater in BC Garn Hamelton Tweed 1 - 2419BC - Downloadable PDF

Cabled Sweater in BC Garn Hamelton Tweed 1 – Pattern 2419BC by Sanne Fjalland

This free downloadable PDF knitting pattern, numbered 2419BC and designed by Sanne Fjalland for BC Garn, guides knitters through the construction of a classic cabled sweater worked in the richly textured BC Garn Hamelton Tweed 1 yarn. The design is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and are ready to explore the satisfying world of cable knitting. The finished garment is a structured, timeless pullover sweater featuring prominent cable panels set against a backdrop of reverse stocking stitch, giving the cables beautiful visual definition and a tactile, three-dimensional surface.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The pattern is written for four sizes to suit a range of figures:

• Sizes: S, M, L, XL
• Bust circumference: 93 (98) 103 (108) cm
• Length: 58 (59) 60 (61) cm

Where only a single number or sequence appears in the pattern, it applies to all sizes equally.

Yarn and Materials

The sweater is knitted in BC Garn Hamelton Tweed 1, an aran-weight yarn with a characteristic tweed texture that adds depth and rustic charm to the finished fabric. The tweed flecks in the yarn complement the sculptural quality of the cable work beautifully. The colourway used in the sample is col. hx10.

• Yarn quantity required: 550 (550) 600 (650) g
• Needles: 4.5 mm and 5 mm straight needles (UK sizes 7 and 6 / US sizes 7 and 8)
• Circular needle: 4.5 mm, 40 cm length, for finishing the neckline
• Cable needle: required for working all cable crossings

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential for a well-fitting sweater. The stated tension is 16 stitches and 22 rows to 10 cm, measured over stocking stitch on 5 mm needles. Knitters are encouraged to swatch carefully before beginning, as the aran weight of Hamelton Tweed 1 can vary in how it knits up depending on individual knitting style.

Stitches and Techniques Used

This pattern draws on a satisfying combination of classic knitting stitches and techniques, making it a well-rounded intermediate project:

• Stocking stitch – knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side; used for the main body fabric and tension swatch
• Reverse stocking stitch – purl on the right side, knit on the wrong side; used as the background fabric to set off the cable panels and make them pop visually
• Cable stitches – including C6B (a right-leaning six-stitch cable cross worked with a cable needle), creating the signature twisted rope effect that defines the garment's aesthetic
• SSK (slip, slip, knit) – a left-leaning decrease worked by slipping two stitches knitwise one at a time, returning them to the left needle, and knitting through the back loop; used for neat, directional shaping
• M1 (make 1 stitch) – an invisible increase made by picking up the horizontal strand of yarn between two stitches and knitting it through the back loop; used to add stitches without creating a hole
• Edge stitches – the first and last stitch on every row are knitted as edge stitches throughout the pattern, keeping selvedges tidy for seaming
• Ribbing – worked on the smaller 4.5 mm needles for the welts, cuffs, and neckband, providing elasticity and a neat finish