Cabled Toddler Pullover in Caron Simply Soft - Downloadable PDF

Cabled Toddler Pullover in Caron Simply Soft – Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Cabled Toddler Pullover is a charming knitted sweater designed by Marilyn Losee and worked in Caron Simply Soft yarn. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a classic pullover silhouette sized for toddlers, featuring a beautifully textured combination of seed stitch panels and four-stitch cables. Despite its sophisticated appearance, the pattern is rated as beginner friendly, making it an excellent project for knitters who are ready to explore simple cable techniques for the first time. The finished garment is a cozy, structured pullover with ribbed cuffs and hem, perfect as a gift or a wardrobe staple for little ones.

Sizing and Measurements

The pattern is offered in four sizes to accommodate a range of toddlers:

• Small (S): 19.5" chest circumference, 10" length
• Medium (M): 21" chest circumference, 11" length
• Large (L): 23" chest circumference, 12.5" length
• Extra Large (XL): 25" chest circumference, 14" length

These measurements make the pullover suitable for toddlers across a broad age and size range, and the structured stitch pattern ensures the fabric holds its shape well over time.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Caron Simply Soft yarn, a smooth, 100% acrylic aran-weight yarn that is machine washable — a practical and parent-friendly choice for children's garments. The specific colorway used in the pattern is Soft Pink (9719). Each skein contains 288 m / 315 yds (170 g / 6 oz), and the quantity required varies by size:

• Sizes S and M: 1 skein of Main Color (MC)
• Sizes L and XL: 2 skeins of Main Color (MC)

In addition to yarn, knitters will need:

• One pair of US 7 (4.5 mm) straight needles for the ribbing
• One pair of US 8 straight needles (or size needed to obtain gauge) for the main body
• A cable needle (cn) for working the CB4 cable crossings
• Stitch holders for managing live stitches during neck shaping

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 22 stitches and 26 rows = 4" / 10 cm in the overall pattern on the larger needles. Achieving correct gauge is important for ensuring the finished pullover matches the intended measurements, particularly across the chest.

Stitches and Techniques Used

This pullover combines several classic knitting stitches and techniques to create its distinctive textured surface:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P): The foundational stitches of all knitting, used throughout the pattern for ribbing, reverse stockinette panels, and the cable background.
• K1, P1 Rib: Used for the welts and cuffs, this alternating knit-purl sequence creates an elastic, tidy edge that helps the garment keep its shape at the hem and sleeves.
• Seed Stitch (Seed st): Worked over 6-stitch panels, seed stitch alternates knit and purl stitches in a way that reverses on every row — a knit stitch is always worked over a purl, and vice versa. This creates a bumpy, reversible fabric texture that frames the cables beautifully and adds visual interest without complexity.
• CB4 (Cable Back 4): The signature cable stitch of this pattern. Two stitches are slipped to a cable needle and held to the back of the work, the next two stitches are knitted, and then the held stitches are brought forward and knitted. This crossing creates a classic rope-like cable twist that repeats every few rows, giving the pullover its eye-catching textured columns.
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