What you'll need
| Womens size: | XX-Small | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | 1X | 2X | 3X | 4X | 5X | 6X |
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| Finished bust, in: | 30 | 35.25 | 37.75 | 42.5 | 45.5 | 49.75 | 53 | 57 | 64.25 | 66.5 | 71.5 |
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Product Description
This cardigan is worked in one piece from the bottom to the armholes, then the fronts and back are worked separately to the shoulders. The sleeves are worked flat from the bottom up, then sewn in. The openings for the optional pockets are placed while working the body, then the pocket linings are worked before blocking.
The cable pattern is presented in both written and charted formats.
Skills Used: Cable knitting, increasing and decreasing, picking up stitchesOptional Techniques: Kitchener Stitch, 3-Needle Bind-Off, for the pockets: knitting in the round
Cheyenne Cabled Cardigan by Sue McCain
What is Being Made
The Cheyenne Cabled Cardigan is a versatile knit cardigan available in sizes XS through 6X, designed by Sue McCain for Vermont Fiber Designs. This garment features a classic cardigan silhouette with finished bust measurements ranging from 30 inches in the smallest size to 71.5 inches in the largest size. The cardigan is intended to be worn with approximately 6 inches of ease, making it suitable for layering or a relaxed fit depending on personal preference and sizing choice.
Techniques Used
This intermediate-level knitting project employs several key construction techniques. The cardigan is worked flat, meaning pieces are knitted on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for easier shaping and seaming. The garment is constructed using a bottom-up approach, where knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses upward toward the neckline. Individual pieces are seamed together after completion, creating structured seams that define the garment's shape and provide durability.
Stitches Used
The Cheyenne Cabled Cardigan incorporates multiple stitch patterns to create visual interest and texture:
- Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary fabric stitch forming the body of the cardigan, creating a smooth, classic knit appearance
- Cable Panels: Decorative cable panels featuring a 16-stitch, 20-row repeat pattern add dimensional texture and visual appeal. The cable panel combines knit and purl stitches in a structured arrangement, with specific cable crosses occurring at regular intervals throughout the repeat
- Ribbed Edgings: Sleeve ribs and other edges use a combination of knit and purl stitches in a multiple of 15 stitches (with variations by size), creating elastic, fitted edges that hug the body
Materials and Specifications
The Cheyenne Cabled Cardigan is knitted using bulky weight yarn in an acrylic and wool blend. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 1055 yards for the smallest size (XX-Small) to 2290 yards for the largest size (6X). The pattern specifies a gauge of 3.5 stitches in stockinette stitch per inch, with a working yarn of 7 wraps per inch (WPI). This bulky weight construction allows the project to work up relatively quickly while creating a substantial, warm garment suitable for cooler weather.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply, Chunky |
| Featured Products: | Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Cables, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Sue McCain |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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