Cable-knit Pullover Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Cable-knit Pullover Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern by Lion Brand

What is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from Lion Brand Yarn creates a classic cable-knit pullover sweater jumper suitable for multiple sizes. The pattern is available in three finished bust/chest measurements: Small (49½"), Medium (51½"), and Large (53½"), making it adaptable for various body types and fit preferences.

Techniques Used

The cable-knit pullover employs traditional knitting techniques centered around cable work, which creates the distinctive raised, twisted texture characteristic of cable-knit sweaters. The pattern utilizes cable crossing techniques where stitches are slipped onto a double-pointed needle and held either in front or in back of the work before being knitted, creating the interlocking rope-like appearance. Additional techniques include twist stitches for textural variation and ribbed knitting for fitted edges and sections that provide elasticity and structure to the garment.

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates several specialized stitches and stitch patterns:

• Front Cross (FC): A cable stitch where three stitches are slipped to a double-pointed needle and held in front, two stitches are knitted, the purl stitch from the cable needle is returned to the left-hand needle and purled, then the remaining two stitches are knitted from the cable needle
• Back Cross (BC): A mirror cable stitch with the cable needle held in back instead of front, creating the opposite directional twist
• Right Twist (RT): A simple twist stitch created by inserting the right-hand needle into the second stitch on the left-hand needle, knitting it, then knitting the first stitch, and slipping both stitches off together
• Pat I - Plait Cable: A 13-stitch pattern repeat measuring 3½ inches that creates a braided appearance through alternating cable crosses over an 8-row repeat
• Pat II - Wheat Ear Cable: A 17-stitch pattern repeat measuring 4¼ inches featuring a distinctive wheat ear texture created by two cable crosses worked in opposite directions within a single pattern row
• Pat III - Loose Five-Rib Braid: An 18-stitch pattern repeat measuring 5¼ inches combining knit and purl stitches in a ribbed formation to create a braided effect

Materials and Tools

The pattern calls for Lion Brand Homespun yarn (Art. No. 790) in 6-ounce skeins. Yardage requirements vary by size: Small requires 6 skeins, while Medium and Large each require 7 skeins. The suggested color is #309 Deco, though crafters may substitute any color of their choice.

The knitting needles required include multiple sizes to achieve proper gauge and construction:

• One pair of size 9 U.S. (5 mm) knitting needles
• One pair of size 11 U.S. (8 mm) knitting needles
• Circular knitting needles in sizes 8 U.S. (5 mm) and 9 U.S.
• One double-pointed needle for cable work
• Two stitch holders for securing stitches during construction

The pattern specifies a gauge of 13 stitches equaling 3½ inches when worked with size 11 needles in the Plait Cable pattern. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper finished garment dimensions.