Side Knit Cable Jumper

Side Knit Cable Jumper by Sian Brown

What is Being Made

The Side Knit Cable Jumper is an advanced-level knitted sweater designed by Sian Brown, featuring distinctive cable detailing positioned along the sides of the garment. This pullover-style jumper is available in four sizes ranging from 8 to 22, with finished chest measurements from 100 cm (39½ inches) to 130 cm (51¼ inches), and a consistent sleeve length of 48 cm (19 inches) across all sizes. The garment length varies slightly by size, ranging from 65 cm to 71 cm (25¾ to 28 inches).

Techniques Used

This design employs advanced cable knitting techniques that require careful stitch manipulation and cable needle work. The pattern utilizes twist stitches and cable crosses to create textured interest along the sides of the jumper, adding visual depth and dimension to the finished piece. The construction involves working flat on straight needles with careful attention to stitch placement and cable positioning to achieve the signature side cable detail. Knitters will need to be comfortable reading cable charts and managing multiple stitch types simultaneously, making this project suitable for experienced knitters seeking a more challenging construction.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K): The fundamental stitch forming the base fabric
• Purl (P): Used for texture contrast and cable definition
• T3F (Twist 3 Front): Slip 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold at front, purl 1 from left needle, knit 2 from cable needle
• T3B (Twist 3 Back): Slip 1 stitch onto cable needle and hold at back, knit 2 from left needle, purl 1 from cable needle
• C6F (Cable 6 Front): Slip 3 stitches onto cable needle and hold at front, knit 3 from left needle, knit 3 from cable needle
• C6B (Cable 6 Back): Slip 3 stitches onto cable needle and hold at back, knit 3 from left needle, knit 3 from cable needle
• Stocking Stitch: The primary fabric base, created by alternating knit and purl rows

Materials and Specifications

This pattern calls for Debbie Bliss Andes yarn in shade 11, a DK weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition for cable work. The yardage requirement ranges from 19 to 22 balls of 50 gm each, depending on the size being knitted. The pattern specifies two pairs of needles: size 3.25mm needles for ribbed edgings and size 4mm needles for the main fabric, along with a 4mm cable needle for managing cable stitches. The tension is set at 22 stitches and 30 rows over a 10 x 10 cm swatch in stocking stitch on the 4mm needles, which is essential to achieve the correct finished measurements.