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.

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Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: Adult women’s sizes: 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: Worsted weight wool. Model knit in Cascade 220 by Cascade Yarns (100% pure new wool, 100 g hank = 220 yards). 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) hanks – Color 8888
Needles: One pair size 8 (5 mm) needles; one size 6 (4 mm) circular needle, 16” long; cable needle (cn); stitch marker.
Gauge: In Cable and Rib pattern, 26 sts and 26 rows = 4”

Pattern updated 5/8/13.