Ladies Cabled Sweater and Slipover in King Cole Bamboo 4Ply - 4135 - Downloadable PDF

Ladies Cabled Sweater and Slipover in King Cole Bamboo 4Ply – Pattern 4135

Pattern 4135 from King Cole is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two elegant ladies' garments in one: a cabled sweater and a cabled slipover. Both designs are worked in King Cole Bamboo 4Ply yarn and feature sophisticated cable detailing that makes them a rewarding project for advanced knitters. The pattern covers a generous size range, fitting bust measurements from 71/76 cm (28/30 in) up to 112/117 cm (44/46 in), making it accessible across a wide range of adult sizes.

About the Two Designs

The pattern presents two closely related but distinct garments. The cabled sweater is a full-length-sleeved pullover featuring set-in sleeves and all-over cable patterning, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for cooler seasons. The cabled slipover is a sleeveless version of the same design — sometimes called a vest — offering the same decorative cable panels without the sleeves, making it ideal as a lighter layer or a stylish standalone top. Both garments share the same cable-focused construction and ribbed edging details, giving the collection a cohesive aesthetic.

Techniques and Construction

Both garments are knitted flat in separate pieces and seamed together, following a classic construction method. Key techniques used throughout the pattern include:

• Cable knitting – the central decorative feature of both garments, worked across the body panels to create textured, rope-like columns of stitches
• Shaping – including increases and decreases worked at regular intervals to shape the sleeves, armholes, and neckline; for example, the sleeve instructions reference decreasing 1 stitch at each end of every row to form the sleeve cap
• Casting off in pattern – stitches are cast off while maintaining the cable pattern, keeping the edges neat and consistent
• Ribbing – 1x1 rib is used for the welts, cuffs, and neckband, providing elasticity and a tidy finish at all edges
• Increasing within rib – the pattern uses structured increases within the ribbed sections to transition smoothly into the main body stitch count

Stitches Used

The pattern draws on a combination of classic knitting stitches and structured pattern rows:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) stitches – the fundamental building blocks of the fabric and the rib sections
• 1x1 Rib – alternating knit and purl stitches across the row, used for all edgings and borders
• Cable pattern – a repeating sequence of rows that forms the signature cabled texture; the pattern establishes the cable repeat across the first 8 rows, which then sets the pattern for the remainder of the garment
• Increases (inc) – worked within rib and body sections to add stitches for shaping
• Decreases – used to shape armholes, sleeve caps, and necklines

The pattern notes that 1st to 8th row sets patt, meaning the cable repeat is established in the opening rows and then continued throughout, requiring the knitter to maintain continuity of pattern even while working shaping rows — a hallmark of advanced-level knitting.

Tension

The stated tension for this pattern is 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm (4 in), measured over the cable pattern using the recommended needles. Achieving the correct tension is especially important in a fitted cabled garment, as the cable stitches naturally pull the fabric in and affect the overall width of the finished pieces.

Yarn and Materials

Both garments are designed to be knitted in King Cole Bamboo 4Ply, a lightweight 4Ply weight yarn. Bamboo-blend yarns are known for their natural sheen, softness against the skin, and excellent stitch definition — properties that make them particularly well suited to showcasing intricate cable work. The smooth surface of the yarn allows