Knot Cable Jumper

Knot Cable Jumper by Sian Brown

What is Being Made

The Knot Cable Jumper is a knitted pullover sweater designed by independent designer Sian Brown. This intermediate-level garment features distinctive cable detailing and is available in six sizes ranging from size 8 to size 16, fitting chest measurements from 82-87 cm (32-34 inches) up to 102-107 cm (40-42 inches). The finished jumper offers a classic pullover construction with set-in sleeves and a body length ranging from 50 to 58 cm (19¾ to 22¾ inches) depending on size selected.

Techniques Used

This design employs several key knitting techniques appropriate for an intermediate skill level. The primary construction method is flat knitting on straight needles, with pieces worked separately and subsequently seamed together. The garment features cable work as a central design element, requiring the use of a cable needle to create the signature knot pattern. Additional techniques include shaping through increases and decreases to form the armholes, neckline, and sleeve caps. The pattern also incorporates stitch manipulation where stitches are slipped and repositioned on the cable needle to create the distinctive crossed cable effect.

Stitches Used

The Knot Cable Jumper utilizes a focused selection of fundamental knitting stitches. Stocking stitch (knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows) forms the primary fabric base, providing a smooth, classic finish. The pattern features cable stitches, specifically detailed as P1C6 abbreviation in the pattern, which involves slipping stitches onto a cable needle, holding them at the front or back of the work, and crossing them over other stitches to create the knot effect. Basic stitches including knit, purl, make 1 (m1) for increases, and decreases are used throughout for shaping and construction. The pattern also uses slip stitches for stitch manipulation and edge finishing.

Materials and Specifications

The Knot Cable Jumper is designed to be worked in Sublime Soya Cotton DK yarn in the shade Pool, a natural fiber blend suitable for a breathable, drape-friendly garment. Yarn quantities vary by size: the smallest size requires 9 balls of 50 gm (450 gm total), while the largest size requires 17 balls (850 gm total). The pattern calls for size 3.25mm straight needles for ribbed edgings and size 4mm straight needles for the main fabric, along with a 4mm cable needle for working the cable stitches. Additional notions include a stitch holder for managing stitches during construction.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential for this project. The pattern specifies a gauge of 22 stitches and 28 rows over a 10 x 10 cm square worked in stocking stitch on 4mm needles. This DK-weight gauge produces a fabric with good drape suitable for a wearable jumper. Knitters should swatch before beginning to ensure their personal tension matches this specification, as variations will affect the finished garment dimensions.