Cable Roll Neck Sweater

Cable Roll Neck Sweater by Sian Brown

What is Being Made

The Cable Roll Neck Sweater is a classic knitted jumper featuring a distinctive rolled neckline and prominent cable detailing throughout. This intermediate-level knitting pattern is designed by Sian Brown and comes in five size options to fit bust measurements from 81–127cm (32–50 inches). The finished garment offers a sophisticated, textured appearance with a comfortable fit and standard sleeve length of 46cm across all sizes.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

This pattern accommodates a wide range of body types with the following finished bust measurements:

• Size 1: 98cm (38½ inches)
• Size 2: 110.5cm (43½ inches)
• Size 3: 123cm (48½ inches)
• Size 4: 136cm (53½ inches)
• Size 5: 148.5cm (58½ inches)

Length to shoulder ranges from 62–69.5cm (24¼–27¼ inches) depending on size, while sleeves measure 46cm (18 inches) for all sizes.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Cable Roll Neck Sweater employs several intermediate knitting techniques that create visual interest and texture. Cable stitches form the primary decorative element, achieved using a cable needle to manipulate stitch placement. The pattern includes the following cable abbreviations:

• T3F (Twist 3 Front): Slip 2 stitches onto cable needle, hold to front, purl 1, then knit 2 from cable needle
• T3B (Twist 3 Back): Slip 1 stitch onto cable needle, hold to back, knit 2, then purl 1 from cable needle
• C4F (Cable 4 Front): Slip 2 stitches onto cable needle, hold to front, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle
• C4B (Cable 4 Back): Slip 2 stitches onto cable needle, hold to back, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle

The sweater combines stockinette stitch (smooth knit rows alternating with purl rows) with moss stitch (alternating knit and purl stitches to create a textured, bumpy fabric). These stitch combinations provide both visual contrast and structural integrity to the finished garment.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Cable Roll Neck Sweater is designed to be worked in aran weight yarn, specifically Rico Fashion Modern Tweed. This yarn blend contains 60% wool, 20% polyamide, and 20% viscose, offering durability and a modern aesthetic. Each 100-gram ball yields 95 meters of yarn. Yardage requirements vary by size:

• Sizes 1–2: 12–14 balls (1,140–1,330 meters)
• Sizes 3–4: 15–17 balls (1,425–1,615 meters)
• Size 5: 19 balls (1,805 meters)

The pattern requires a pair each of 4.5mm and 5mm knitting needles plus a cable needle for executing the cable stitches.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this intermediate project. The pattern specifies:

• 17 stitches and 24 rows over 10cm (4 inches) in stockinette stitch using 5mm needles
• 16 stitches and 30 rows over 10cm (4 inches) in moss stitch using 5mm needles

Knitters should work gauge swatches in both stitch patterns before beginning, as the different stitch structures create distinct densities that affect final garment dimensions.