What you'll need
| Adult unisex: | XX-Small | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | 1X | 2X | 3X | 4X | 5X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished measurements, in: | 34.5 | 38.5 | 42.5 | 46.5 | 50.5 | 54.5 | 58.5 | 62.5 | 66.5 | 70.5 |
Classic Elite Yarns Montera - 3888
|
6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
|
Classic Elite Yarns LaGran - 6541
|
9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Product Description
This is a great sweater to wear out on a cool autumn day – I can see myself wearing it, sipping hot cocoa, at a football game. You could use your favorite bulky weight yarn rather than stranding two yarns together. Use the yarns given here for a heavy sweater, or choose a lofty yarn for a lighter weight sweater.
This pullover is worked from the bottom up in pieces, then sewn together. The front neck edging is worked at the same time as the fronts, then continued until each side is long enough to reach the center back neck, and sewn in place.
The cable pattern is presented in both written and charted formats.
V-Neck Cable Pullover #124 by Sue McCain
What Is Being Made
The V-Neck Cable Pullover #124 is an adult unisex knitted sweater designed for intermediate knitters. This pullover features a classic V-neckline and cable stitch detailing, making it an ideal layering piece for cool weather. The pattern is available in ten sizes ranging from XXS to 5X, with finished measurements spanning from 34½ inches to 70½ inches in circumference. The model shown in the pattern is knit in size Large with finished measurements of 46½ inches.
Techniques and Construction
This sweater is constructed using fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The pattern incorporates cable stitching, a decorative technique that creates twisted, rope-like textures across the fabric. The designer, Sue McCain, recommends working at a gauge of 3 stitches per inch with a working yarn weight index (WPI) of 6, which indicates a bulky weight yarn or yarn combination. The pullover is designed to be worked with two yarns held together, creating a substantial, warm fabric ideal for autumn wear.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch technique featured in this pattern is cable stitching, which creates the dimensional, textured pattern characteristic of the V-Neck Cable Pullover. Cable stitches involve crossing groups of stitches over one another to produce the signature twisted appearance. The pattern also utilizes standard knitting stitches necessary for constructing the body, sleeves, and neckline of the garment.
Materials and Yarn
The V-Neck Cable Pullover is designed to be worked in bulky weight yarn. The model featured in the pattern was knit using two yarns held together simultaneously: Classic Elite Yarns Montera (50% llama, 50% wool, with each 100-gram hank yielding 127 yards) and Classic Elite Yarns LaGran (76.5% mohair, 17.5% wool, 6% nylon, with each 1.5-ounce ball yielding 90 yards). Yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from 6 to 10 hanks of Montera #3888 and 9 to 15 balls of LaGran #6541, depending on the finished size selected.
Sue McCain notes that knitters may substitute a single bulky weight yarn in place of stranding two yarns together, or choose a lofty yarn for a lighter-weight version of the sweater. This flexibility allows crafters to customize the finished weight and drape of the garment based on personal preference and available materials.
Tools Required
The pattern calls for one pair of size 11 knitting needles to achieve the specified gauge of 3 stitches per inch with the recommended yarn combination.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Designer: | Sue McCain |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience.