Twist Again

Twist Again Cropped Sweater with Cables and Lace

What is Being Made

Twist Again is a cropped sweater designed by Dani Sunshine featuring decorative cable and lace elements. This intermediate-level knitting project is available as a downloadable PDF pattern and is sized to fit chest measurements ranging from 30 inches to 48 inches, accommodating sizes XS through 2XL.

Knitting Techniques Used

This sweater incorporates several intermediate knitting techniques that create visual interest and texture:

• Cable knitting: Twisted rope-like patterns created by crossing groups of stitches over one another, adding dimension and a classic textured appearance
• Lace knitting: Openwork patterns created through yarn overs and decreases, providing an airy, delicate contrast to the solid cable sections
• Stockinette stitch: The primary stitch used throughout the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, flat fabric surface
• Circular knitting: The pattern uses circular needles to construct the sweater in the round, which is a standard technique for seamless garment construction
• Magic loop method: An alternative technique offered for knitting the sleeves on a single long circular needle rather than using double-pointed needles

Stitches and Stitch Details

The gauge for this pattern is 19 stitches and 28 rows per 4-inch square when working in stockinette stitch on the larger needles. Knitters should adjust needle size as necessary to achieve this gauge for proper fit. The pattern includes cable stitches and lace decreases as primary stitch elements, with stockinette stitch forming the foundational fabric.

Materials Required

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in quantities ranging from 625 yards for the smallest size (XS) to 1,250 yards for the largest size (2XL). The sample sweater was knit using Malabrigo Yarn Rios, a worsted weight option known for its softness and vibrant color range.

Needles: The pattern requires two sizes of circular needles—US 6 (4 mm) needles measuring 40 cm long and US 7 (4.5 mm) needles in both 40 cm and 60 cm lengths. For sleeve construction, knitters may use US 6 and US 7 double-pointed needles or an 80 cm circular needle for the magic loop method, providing flexibility based on personal preference.

Additional Notions: The pattern calls for 6 stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping, a cable needle for manipulating cable stitches, stitch holders or waste yarn for holding stitches temporarily, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming any necessary sections.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for knitters with some experience who are comfortable working with cables, lace patterns, and circular needle techniques. The combination of textured stitches and fitted shaping requires attention to pattern instructions and gauge accuracy.