Cabled Pullover/Jacket in Noro Cyochin

Cabled Pullover/Jacket in Noro Cyochin

What Is Being Made

This is a cabled jacket designed as a one-size garment to fit bust measurements of 34 to 38 inches (86 to 96 centimeters). The finished piece features a width of 60 inches at the underarm with a total length of 20 inches, and sleeves measuring 8 inches in length. The design combines classic cable stitch work with a structured jacket silhouette, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for intermediate knitters.

Techniques Used

The pattern employs several essential knitting techniques to create visual interest and texture. Cable stitches form the primary decorative element throughout the garment, created using the "K1 below" technique which produces a twisted stitch effect. The pattern incorporates increases and decreases strategically placed within the cable sections, specifically using purl two together (P2tog) decreases and make one purl (M1P) increases to shape the fabric. The jacket construction begins with a ribbed edging worked in alternating knit and purl stitches, establishing a classic finished edge before transitioning into the main cable pattern.

Stitches Used

• Ribbing: Alternating knit and purl stitches (K1, P1) create an elastic, fitted edge
• Garter stitch elements: Knit stitches on right-side rows and purl stitches on wrong-side rows form textured sections
• Cable twists: The "K1 below" stitch technique creates the characteristic twisted cable appearance throughout the pattern
• Decreases: Purl two together (P2tog) reduces stitch count within cable sections
• Increases: Make one purl (M1P) adds stitches to maintain fabric width and create shaping

Materials

This project requires US 10½ (6.5mm) needles in a pair format. The yarn specified is Noro Cyochin in shade #7, with a total yardage requirement of approximately 570 grams, equivalent to about 6 skeins. Noro Cyochin is a premium Japanese yarn known for its unique color variations and blend characteristics, making each finished garment distinctive in appearance.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern assumes knitters have solid foundational skills including cast-on methods, basic stitch work, and familiarity with reading pattern repeats. The cable techniques and shaping elements require attention to detail and comfort working with stitch manipulation, making it an ideal project for knitters progressing beyond beginner patterns.