Colossal Cables Cardigan is inspired by a ready-made cardigan spotted on Pinterest. I was immediately drawn to the rich texture of the oversized cables on a garter striped background. The open-front style with a generous amount of positive ease has a relaxed and cozy feel. It’s a perfect cardigan to snuggle up on a weekend, or to wear with a pair of skinny jeans.

This cardigan is knitted flat, bottom up, from the back to the shoulders, where it is separated into two Fronts. The Fronts and knit separately, top-down. After seaming the side seams, sleeves are picked up and knit down, in the round. Finally, an Applied I-cord is added to finish the front edges.

Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner

Materials
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn
Sample is made with Knit Picks Upcycle Reserve 100% Wool Worsted, 219 yards / 100 grams,
5 (6, 7, 8) skeins = 1,095 (1,314; 1,533; 1,752) yards (1001 (1202; 1,402; 1,602) meters), 500 (600, 700, 800) grams, in color Amarillo.

Needles: US size 8 (5mm) circular needle, 32” cord or larger, and a set of DPNs.

Notions: markers, waste yarn/sts holders, tapestry needle, cable needle, tape measure.

Necessary Techniques
Simple knit and purl texture, Cables, Applied I-cord.