Women V Neck Cable Sweater in Bergere de France Sport - 60508-419 - Downloadable PDF

Women's V-Neck Cable Sweater in Bergère de France Sport – Pattern 60508-419

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Bergère de France produces a classic women's V-neck cable sweater, available in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and XL. The design combines elegant cable panels with a flattering V-neckline and is finished with a decorative brown velour ribbon trim, making it a sophisticated yet wearable wardrobe staple. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it immediately accessible for knitters ready to cast on.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a women's pullover sweater featuring a prominent V-neckline and cable detailing worked across the front and back panels. The sweater is constructed in separate pieces — a Back and a Front — which are then seamed together. Armhole shaping is worked on both pieces using a series of cast-off rows to create a neat, tailored fit. The neckline is divided at the centre front to create the characteristic V-shape, with each side worked separately to achieve symmetrical shaping.

Sizes and Construction

• Sizes available: S, M, L, XL
• The back is worked until the piece measures approximately 37–39 cm (14½–15¼ in) before armhole shaping begins
• The front is worked to approximately 36.5–38.5 cm (14¼–15 in) before armhole and V-neck shaping commences
• Armhole shaping involves casting off 3 sts at the beginning of the first set of rows, followed by 2 sts and then 1 st decreases over subsequent rows, varying slightly by size
• After shaping, work continues on the remaining 84–90–96–100 stitches until the piece reaches the full length

Techniques Used

This pattern is rated intermediate, meaning knitters should be comfortable with shaping, reading multi-size instructions, and working cables using a cable needle. Key techniques include:

• Cable knitting — the central design feature, worked using a dedicated cable needle to cross stitches either in front of or behind the main work
• Left Cross (CL) and Right Cross (CR) cable techniques, creating the characteristic twisted rope appearance
• V-neck shaping — the front is divided at the centre, and each side is worked separately to form the angled neckline
• Armhole shaping — worked symmetrically on both front and back using stepped cast-offs
• Working in pattern as established — maintaining cable repeats while simultaneously working shaping rows
• Rejoining yarn to the second side of the V-neck to mirror the shaping on the opposite side

Stitches Used

The pattern uses a combination of standard and cable-specific stitches. Understanding each cable abbreviation is essential before beginning:

• Knit (k) — the foundation stitch used throughout the body and cable panels
• 2CLk3 (Left Cross) — slip 2 stitches onto the cable needle and hold at the front of the work, knit 3 stitches from the left needle, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle; this creates a left-leaning cable twist
• 2CRk3 (Right Cross) — slip 3 stitches onto the cable needle and hold at the back of the work, knit 2 stitches from the left needle, then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle; this creates a right-leaning cable twist
• 4CR (Right Cross over four stitches) — slip 2 stitches onto the cable needle and hold at the back of the work, knit 2 stitches from the left needle, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle; a compact four-stitch right cross cable
• Pattern stitches are worked continuously as established (Cont in