Because the cable and rib pattern is very easy to memorize, this sweater is a great one to choose if you want to work on your cabling technique, or learn how to cable without a needle. It's such a simple stitch pattern, and yet the result is stunning, particularly with the row of Ridge Stitches setting off the ribbing from the body, sleeves and neck. -Sue McCain, designer

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: Women's X-Small (small, medium, large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Finished Measurements: 34 (37.5, 41, 45, 48.5, 52, 56, 59.5, 63.5)"
Yarn: 6(7,7,8,8,9,9,10,11) hanks Cascade 220
Total Yardage: 1320 (1540, 1540, 1760, 1760, 1980, 1980, 2200, 2420) yards
Needles: US 8 straight needles; 16" circular US 6 needles
Other Materials: cable needle, stitch markers
Gauge: 26 sts and 26 rows = 4" in Cable and Rib pattern, well blocked