Cable Sweater in Ella Rae Cozy Soft Print - ER11-03 - Downloadable PDF

Cable Sweater in Ella Rae Cozy Soft Print

What is Being Made

This is a knitted cable sweater pattern designed for multiple sizes. The garment features a distinctive ribbon cable panel construction on the front, with shaping at the armholes and neckline. The pattern includes instructions for working the back and front pieces separately, with specific shaping techniques applied to create a fitted sweater silhouette.

Knitting Techniques Used

The pattern employs several intermediate knitting techniques to create visual interest and structure:

• Cable crossing – The primary decorative element uses cable stitches (abbreviated as c2F in the pattern), which involve crossing stitches over one another to create the characteristic twisted rope texture
• Twisted stitches – Twisted knit stitches (t2Fw) are incorporated throughout the pattern to add texture and definition alongside the cables
• Reverse stockinette stitch – Used as a background stitch to make the cable panels stand out prominently
• Stockinette stitch – Applied in foundational sections for smooth fabric
• Armhole shaping – Cast-off decreases at the armhole edges create proper garment fit
• Neckline shaping – Selective cast-offs and working each side of the neck separately allows for a finished neckline
• Buttonhole placement – The pattern includes specific rows designated for creating buttonholes

Stitches Used

The Cable Sweater utilizes a focused set of stitches to achieve its design:

• Knit (K) and purl (P) stitches as foundational elements
• Cable stitches (c2F) for the ribbon cable panel
• Twisted stitches (t2Fw and Kb1) for textural variation
• Stockinette stitch (St st) for smooth sections
• Reverse stockinette stitch (Rev St St) as the primary background stitch

Materials and Needles

This pattern is worked in DK weight yarn from the Ella Rae Cozy Soft Print collection. Two needle sizes are required: 3.75mm needles for the initial cast-on and foundation rows, and 4.00mm needles for the main body of the sweater. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF format for convenient access and printing.

Pattern Details

The sweater is designed in multiple sizes with stitch counts ranging from 51 to 77 stitches depending on the chosen size. The ribbon cable panel measures 9 stitches wide and is repeated throughout the front piece. Length measurements vary by size, ranging from 15 to 23 centimeters before armhole shaping. The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations and row-by-row instructions, making it suitable for knitters with intermediate experience in cable work and garment construction.