Cabled Jacket Knitting Pattern

Cabled Jacket Knitting Pattern by Noro

Project Overview

This intermediate-level knitting pattern produces a sophisticated cabled jacket designed to fit bust measurements of 34 to 38 inches (86 to 96 centimeters). The finished garment features a finished width of 51 inches at the underarm back and a center back length of 20 inches, with sleeve seams measuring 12 inches. The pattern is presented in a downloadable PDF format for convenient access and printing.

What Is Being Made

The Cabled Jacket Obi (pattern Y-970) is a structured knitted jacket featuring prominent cable detailing. This one-size garment is constructed to provide a comfortable, tailored fit suitable for layering over various outfits. The jacket incorporates both textured cable panels and smooth stocking stitch sections, creating visual interest and dimension throughout the design.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several essential knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. Cable crossing forms the foundation of the decorative elements, with cables worked both forward (C6F) and backward (C6B) to create the signature twisted texture. Stocking stitch serves as the primary fabric base, providing a smooth, classic knit surface. Ribbed edging creates structured borders and helps define the jacket's shape. The pattern also incorporates marker placement to indicate important construction points such as armhole placement, ensuring accurate shaping throughout the build process.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (K): The fundamental stitch creating the smooth face of stocking stitch fabric
• Purl stitch (P): Used to create reverse stocking stitch and ribbed textures
• Cable stitches (C6F and C6B): Six-stitch cables crossed to the front and back, creating the dimensional twisted pattern that defines the jacket
• Stocking stitch (st.st.): The primary fabric construction combining knit and purl rows to create a smooth, uniform surface
• Ribbing: Elastic knit-purl combinations that provide structure and recovery to cuffs and edges

Cable Panel Pattern

The cable panel repeats over 12 stitches and 8 rows. The pattern alternates between cable crosses and plain knit rows, with purl stitches framing the cables to make them stand out visually. The cable panel is worked repeatedly throughout the jacket body to create consistent, professional-looking texture across the garment.

Materials and Specifications

This pattern requires US 10½ (7mm) needles, with two needles needed for the main construction. The yarn specified is Noro Obi in shade #2, with approximately 550 grams of yarn required, equivalent to about 6 skeins. An alternative shade option, shade #6, is also mentioned in the pattern notes.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving correct tension is emphasized as very important for this pattern. The specified tension is 14 stitches and 20 rows measured over stocking stitch using US 10½ needles, equaling a 4-inch (10-centimeter) square. Crafters are instructed to work a tension square before beginning the full project. If the square measures too small, a larger needle should be used; if too large, a smaller needle is required. Working to the correct tension is essential to achieve the finished measurements stated in the pattern.

Pattern Structure

The back piece begins with a cast-on of 90 stitches and starts with ribbed edging worked over 14 rows to create a structured base. The pattern then transitions into stocking stitch, which continues for 36 rows. Colored markers are placed at each end to indicate armhole placement. Construction continues in stocking stitch for an additional 38 rows before casting off. This structured approach ensures proper shaping and professional finishing.

Difficulty Level

Classified as an intermediate pattern, this jacket requires familiarity with fundamental knitting techniques and introduces cable work. Knitters should be comfortable reading pattern abbreviations, managing multiple stitches on needles, and executing cable crosses accurately. The pattern provides comprehensive abbreviation definitions to support crafters throughout the construction process.