Cabletta Junior

Cabletta Junior Cardigan by Hanna Maciejewska

What is Being Made

The Cabletta Junior is a seamless knitted cardigan designed by Hanna Maciejewska. This garment features prominent cable pattern panels that run vertically from the top to the bottom of the piece, creating an elegant and textured appearance suitable for intermediate knitters.

Construction Method

This cardigan is constructed using a top-down seamless construction technique, which means you begin knitting from the neckline and work downward toward the hem. The design eliminates the need for seaming, as all pieces are joined and worked together as one continuous fabric. The construction process follows a specific sequence: the back section is knitted first, followed by both front panels. Once the underarm shaping is reached, all pieces are joined to work the body as a single unit. After completing the main body, stitches are picked up around the armholes to work the sleeves from the top down, creating set-in sleeves using short-row shaping for a professional fit.

Stitches and Cable Patterns

The Cabletta Junior features an 8-row repeating cable chart that is straightforward enough to memorize, making it accessible for intermediate-level knitters. The cable pattern is worked on the front panels, where cable panels run straight from the top to the bottom of each front section. The back section incorporates more complex cable work that begins with straight cables before transitioning into additional shaping. Both written instructions and a chart are provided to guide knitters through the cable pattern repeats.

Materials Required

• Yarn Weight: Aran weight yarn, which is a medium-weight yarn suitable for creating well-defined cable textures
• Needles: Appropriate needles for aran weight yarn (specific needle size to be confirmed in pattern details)
• Construction Tool: Circular needles are recommended for seamless top-down construction

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. While the cable pattern itself is described as easy to memorize with its simple 8-row repeat, the overall construction requires attention to detail, particularly in the back section where cable shaping becomes more complicated. Knitters should be comfortable with seamless construction techniques, short-row shaping for sleeve cap shaping, and following cable charts or written instructions.