Cherrystone

Cherrystone Sweater by Katya Frankel

What is Being Made

The Cherrystone is a seamless knitted sweater designed as an intermediate-level project. This cosy autumn garment features decorative cable twists worked across both the front and back, creating visual interest against stockinette stitch backgrounds. The sweater is constructed in the round to the armholes, offering a modern construction method that minimizes finishing work. Available in seven sizes ranging from 34 inches to 58 inches chest circumference, the Cherrystone accommodates a wide range of body measurements with 0 to 3 inches of positive ease built into the design.

Techniques Used

This pattern requires knitters to be comfortable with several intermediate techniques. The primary construction method is knitting in the round, which creates a seamless fabric from the cast-on through the armholes. Cable twists form the decorative focal points of the design, worked on both front and back panels to add texture and visual depth. The raglan shaping is particularly noteworthy, as the armhole lines follow the outline of double diamonds, echoing the twisted cable motif throughout the garment. Knitters will also need to execute simple decreases and increases for shaping, along with basic finishing techniques to complete the sweater.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch – forms the main fabric background
• Cable stitches – twisted cables worked on front and back
• Knit and purl stitches – foundational stitches for all pattern elements
• Decreases and increases – used for raglan armhole shaping

Materials and Specifications

The Cherrystone pattern is designed to be worked in Malabrigo Twist, a soft yarn that knits up quickly. The recommended yarn weight is Aran or Chunky, with a gauge of 16 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches on appropriate needles for the chosen yarn. This relatively loose gauge contributes to the fast knitting pace, making the project accessible for intermediate knitters seeking a quicker completion time. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF format, allowing knitters to access instructions digitally and print as needed.

Finished Measurements

The sweater is available in the following finished chest and hip circumferences: 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, and 58 inches (87, 97, 107.5, 117.5, 128, 138.5, and 148.5 centimeters). Waist circumferences range from 30 to 54 inches (77 to 138.5 centimeters). Body length to armhole measures between 14½ and 15¼ inches depending on size, providing proportional fit across the size range.