A dramatic rope and ring cable pattern brings fresh focus to a classic V-neck cardigan: crisp and clean, but demanding a second look. With perfect detailing in the integrated cable ribbing and lined pocket, this is a unisex modern classic.

The cardigan is worked in pieces from the bottom up and seamed together. Set-in sleeves and English-tailored shoulders provide a beautiful fit, with neat ribbed edges. Instructions are provided for working buttonholes on either the right or left side, at the knitter’s discretion, with gender-inclusive language and a generous size range.

#sizeinclusive from 31” / 78.5 cm to 77” / 195.5 cm finished chest measurement.

This knitting pattern includes written directions, both charted and written instructions, sizing and fit notes, front, back and detail images, and a schematic with measurements.

Finished Measurements
Finished chest circumference: 31 (33, 35, 37, 39)(44, 48, 51, 54)(58.25, 62, 67.75, 72, 77)“ / 78.5 (84, 89, 94, 99)(112, 122, 129.5, 137)(148, 157.5, 172, 183, 195.5) cm.
Back length: 24 ½ (25, 25 ½, 25 ½, 26)(26, 27, 27, 27 ½)(27 ½, 28, 28, 28 ½, 29)” / 62 (63.5, 65, 65, 66)(66, 68.5, 68.5, 70)(70, 71, 71, 72.5, 73.5) cm.
Upper arm circumference: 11 ¼ (11 ½, 12 ¼, 12 ½, 12 ¾)(14 ½, 17, 17 ¾, 18 ½)(19 ½, 20 ¾, 22 ½, 23 ¾, 25)“ / 28.5 (29, 31, 32, 32.5)(37, 43, 45, 47)(49.5, 52.5, 57, 60.5, 63.5) cm.
Designed to be worn with 3-5” (7.5-12.5 cm) positive ease in both full chest and hip. Sample is 37” (94 cm); model is 34.5” (87.5 cm).

Yarn
Sport weight wool;
1330 (1420, 1515, 1580, 1675)(1890, 2110, 2220, 2365)(2525, 2725, 2975, 3170, 3430) yd / 1215 (1300, 1385, 1445, 1530)(1730, 1930, 2030, 2160)(2305, 2490, 2720, 2900, 3135) m.

Shown in Knit Picks High Desert (affiliate)(sport weight, 100% American Wool; 148 yards/50g): Woodsmoke Heather 29593, 9 (10, 11, 11, 12)(13, 15, 15, 16)(17, 19, 20, 22, 24) hanks.

Substitution Notes
Find a smooth, sport weight yarn with some wool content. Multiple plies and a tighter twist will provide lovely stitch definitions to make the cables really pop. A loftier yarn will also be lovely with the diamond motif appearing a little more blurred.

Needles + Notions
3.5mm (US 4) straight or circular needles (24”/60cm or longer), or size to obtain St st gauge, middle-sized needles;
“3.75mm (US 5) straight or circular needles (24””/60cm or longer), or size to
obtain pattern gauge, largest needles;“
3.25mm (US 3) 32”/80cm circular needles, or two sizes smaller than size used to obtain pattern gauge, smallest needles;
Yarn Needle;
Stitch Markers;
Locking Stitch Markers;
Cable Needle;
Waste Yarn in similar weight as project yarn;
Scrap Yarn or Stitch Holder;
8 (8, 8, 8, 8)(7, 7, 7, 7)(7, 8, 8, 8, 8) Buttons, 0.75”/2cm diameter;
Sewing Needle and Thread.

Gauge
23 sts and 34 rows = 4”/10cm in Stockinette Stitch on middle-sized needles, blocked.
37 sts and 40 rows = 4”/10cm in Focus Pattern on largest needles, blocked.
You may end up using the same needle size to obtain gauge for both St st and Focus Pattern.

Sizing + Fit
Sizing for smaller sizes is based on a 2”/5cm difference between full chest and upper chest. Upper chest is the measurement around the torso with the measuring tape at the underarm level.
For sizes 48, 51, 54, 58.25, and 62 there’s a 4”/10cm difference between full and upper chest.
For the largest sizes there’s a 6”/15cm difference between full and upper chest. This may be a little different than other patterns and reflects measurements of contemporary real-life bodies. In garment design, a 2/4/6” (5/10/15 cm) difference between full and upper chest is referred to as a B/D/F cup respectively, which differ from bra cup sizes.

Techniques
Increases/decreases, cabled decreases, working cables from chart or written instructions, basic sweater construction, English-tailored shoulders, seamed, bottom up, worked flat, picking up stitches, buttonholes, sewing on buttons.

Helpful Links
Cabled Decreases video tutorial.
Raised Increases photo tutorial
Raised Increases video tutorial.
SSK & SSP Decreases video tutorial.
Waste Yarn Placeholder photo tutorial.

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