Cable Hoodie

Cable Hoodie by Buzybee

What is Being Made

The Cable Hoodie is a knitted cardigan designed for babies and toddlers, available in four sizes ranging from newborn to 2 years old. This garment features decorative cable stitch panels on the front and is fastened with buttons, making it a practical layering piece for infants and young children.

Garment Sizing and Specifications

The Cable Hoodie is offered in the following sizes:

• 0-3 months
• 3-6 months
• 6-12 months
• 1-2 years

The front panel design varies by size: smaller sizes feature 2 cables on the front, while the largest size includes 3 cables on the front for added visual interest and texture.

Knitting Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several fundamental and decorative techniques. Ribbing is used to create the cuffs and waistband, providing stretch and structure. Stocking stitch forms the main fabric body, creating a smooth, classic knit appearance. Cable stitching is the signature technique, requiring the use of a cable needle to cross groups of stitches over one another, creating the distinctive twisted rope-like texture that defines this garment. Additional techniques include increases using the kfb (knit into front and back) method and M1p (make one purl) for shaping, and decreases for tailoring the fit. The pattern also incorporates working from both the right side and wrong side of the fabric.

Stitches and Abbreviations

The Cable Hoodie utilizes the following stitches and abbreviations:

• k - knit stitch
• p - purl stitch
• St st - stocking stitch, alternating knit and purl rows to create a smooth fabric
• C8B - cable 8 back, the primary decorative stitch involving slipping 4 stitches onto a cable needle, holding them at the back of the work, knitting the next 4 stitches, then knitting the stitches from the cable needle
• kfb - knit into the front and back of a stitch to increase
• dec - decrease stitches
• M1p - make one purl, picking up the yarn lying between needles and purling into the back of it

Materials Required

The Cable Hoodie requires DK weight yarn in the following quantities depending on size:

• 0-3 months: 200g
• 3-6 months: 250g
• 6-12 months: 300g
• 1-2 years: 350g

Needles required include 3.25mm and 4mm needles for working the different sections of the garment. The ribbed cuffs and waistband are worked on the smaller 3.25mm needles, while the main body is knitted on 4mm needles to achieve the correct tension. Additional materials include a cable needle for executing the cable stitches, a stitch holder for temporarily securing stitches, and 5 buttons (consistent across all sizes) for fastening the cardigan.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential for proper fit. The pattern specifies a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 centimeters when working in stocking stitch on 4mm needles. This gauge ensures that the finished garment will meet the intended measurements for each size.

Construction Overview

The Cable Hoodie is constructed by knitting the back panel first, beginning with a cast-on of 50 to 66 stitches depending on size. The lower edge features ribbing worked over 8 rows using the 3.25mm needles, which is then increased evenly across a transition row before switching to 4mm needles. The main body is worked in stocking stitch until reaching the specified length for each size, with the back measuring between 23 and 35 centimeters from the cast-on edge depending