Leo's Cabled Sweater
Leo’s Cabled Sweater is a drop shoulder cable sweater featuring large cables, wide ribbing, and a split uneven hem. The sweater has two sleeve options: a tapered sleeve for a streamlined fit and a straight wide sleeve for a more casual look.
The cream sample is a size 2 with the tapered sleeve option. The blue sample is a size 2 with the wide sleeve option.
Check out the Leo’s Cabled Sweater Lookbook to see test knitter versions of the sweater.
Leo’s Cabled Sweater is a drop shoulder cable sweater featuring large cables, wide ribbing, and a split uneven hem. The sweater has two sleeve options: a tapered sleeve for a streamlined fit and a straight wide sleeve for a more casual look.
The cream sample is a size 2 with the tapered sleeve option. The blue sample is a size 2 with the wide sleeve option.
Check out the Leo’s Cabled Sweater Lookbook to see test knitter versions of the sweater.
Leo’s Cabled Sweater is a drop shoulder cable sweater featuring large cables, wide ribbing, and a split uneven hem. The sweater has two sleeve options: a tapered sleeve for a streamlined fit and a straight wide sleeve for a more casual look.
The cream sample is a size 2 with the tapered sleeve option. The blue sample is a size 2 with the wide sleeve option.
Check out the Leo’s Cabled Sweater Lookbook to see test knitter versions of the sweater.
CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW
Leo's Cabled Sweater is knit bottom up in the round and the yoke is worked flat. Short rows are used to shape the shoulders and the sleeves are worked top down in the round. For the tapered sleeve option, the sleeve is worked with decreases at a constant interval. For the wide sleeve option, sizes 1-6 are worked without decreases while sizes 7-10 are worked with decreases but at a lesser extent to the tapered sleeve option. Stitches for the collar are then picked up in the round and worked in 2x2 rib. The collar is worked for twice the length and folded over to create a folded collar.
SIZING
Leo’s Cable Sweater is designed to be worn with approximately 4-7 in [10-18 cm] of positive ease, meaning the circumference of the sweater is approximately 4-7 in [10-18 cm] larger than your bust.
Sizes: (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] (7, 8, 9, 10)
Bust: (28-30, 32-34, 36-38) [40-42, 44-46, 48-50] (52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66) in [(71-76, 81-86, 91-96) [102-107, 112-117, 122-127] (132-137, 142-147, 152-157, 162-167) cm]
Garment circumference: (34, 38, 41.75) [47, 49.5, 55.75] (59.5, 64, 65.75, 69.25) in [(86.5, 96.5, 106) [119.5, 125.5, 141.5] (151, 162.5, 167, 176) cm]
Note: Sizes 8-10 were not tested. If you are interested in knitting any of these sizes, I’m happy to offer the pattern for free in exchange for feedback on the fit. Please email emily@emknits.co for more information.
YARN
(1060, 1140, 1290) [1390, 1500, 1610] (1740, 1850, 2010, 2130) yards [(970, 1040, 1180) [1270, 1370, 1470] (1590, 1690, 1840, 1950) meters] of DK weight yarn.
NEEDLES
US size 7 [4.5 mm] circular needles 24, 32 or 40 in [60, 80 or 100 cm]
US size 6 [4 mm] circular needles 24, 32 or 40 in [60, 80 or 100 cm]
MATERIALS
Blocking mats and needles
Cable needle
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
23 st x 27 rows on 4x4 in [10 x 10 cm] using US size 7 [4.5 mm] needles in cable pattern, blocked
TECHNIQUES
Backwards loop cast on
Cable knitting
Decreasing
Jenny's surprisingly stretchy bind off
Long-tailed cast on
Mattress stitch
Sloped bind off
Wrap and turn short rows
DISCLAIMER
All knitting patterns are instant-download digital files. No patterns are shipped.