Cabled Pullover No. Knitting Pattern

Cabled Pullover in Highland Wool Souffle

What is Being Made

This is a classic pullover sweater featuring a prominent cable pattern down the center front and back. The garment is designed as a relaxed-fit pullover with multiple size options ranging from 39 inches to 77 inches at the bust, making it suitable for a wide range of body measurements. The pattern includes 11 different finished measurements to accommodate various sizing needs.

Construction Method

The Cabled Pullover is knit flat from the bottom up, meaning the front and back pieces are worked separately on straight needles and then sewn together. This traditional construction method allows for precise shaping and pattern placement. The pattern notes that this super bulky yarn requires sizing up significantly—a finished measurement at least 8 inches larger than your actual bust measurement is recommended for proper fit and drape.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Ribbing: The garment begins with 4 rows of K2, P2 (knit 2, purl 2) ribbing at the lower edge for elasticity and structure
• Stockinette Stitch: The main fabric is worked in stockinette stitch (knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows), which provides a smooth, classic sweater finish
• Cable Pattern: A featured 12-stitch cable motif runs vertically down the center of both the front and back pieces. The cable is created by slipping stitches to a cable needle, holding them to the back or front of the work, then knitting stitches in a specific sequence to create the twisted, rope-like texture. The cable pattern repeats every 10 rows, with cable twists occurring on Row 3 and subsequent rows as specified
• Stitch Markers: Markers are used to denote the edges of the cable pattern section, helping maintain pattern accuracy throughout

Materials and Tools Required

Yarn: Highland Wool Souffle by Plymouth Yarn in a super bulky weight. The pattern requires 4 to 10 balls of 100g each, depending on the finished size selected. The sample shown is worked in color 6 Moss Green Heather.

Needles and Notions: US size 11 needles are used to achieve the correct gauge of 2.25 stitches per 1 inch over stockinette stitch. Additional tools include a cable needle for manipulating cable stitches, stitch markers to track pattern sections, a yarn needle for seaming the pieces together and weaving in ends, and a row counter to track progress through the pattern rows.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. While the basic stitches—knit, purl, and stockinette—are fundamental, the cable technique requires understanding how to work cable crosses by using a cable needle. The pattern's multiple size options and the need to manage stitch markers and cable sequences make it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond absolute beginner level.

Pattern Customization

If you wish to lengthen this garment beyond the measurements provided in the pattern, additional yarn will be required. The pattern provides clear guidance on this point to help knitters plan their yardage accordingly.