Cabled Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Cabled Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

What is Being Made

This is a Cabled Sweater designed as a classic pullover jumper with intricate cable detailing throughout. The pattern, designated Y-959 by Noro, is constructed in one piece beginning at the right side seam. The finished garment is sized to fit a bust measurement of 34 to 38 inches (86 to 96 centimeters), with a finished width of 60 inches at the underarm and a center back length of 19 inches. The sleeve length measures 7.5 inches, making this a versatile piece suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone garment.

Techniques Used

The sweater employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques. The pattern utilizes cable twists as a primary design element, incorporating both T3F (twist 3 front) and T3B (twist 3 back) maneuvers to create textured surface patterns. Cable crossing is featured prominently, with C6B (cable 6 back) stitches creating the distinctive raised cable motifs. The construction method involves working the back piece in a single continuous section, with strategic placement of colored markers to denote key reference points for later pick-up sections, including the lower rib, neck, and sleeve insertion areas. This modular approach allows for organized assembly and ensures proper alignment of pattern repeats.

Stitches Used

The pattern foundation relies on essential knitting stitches executed with precision. Knit stitches and purl stitches form the base fabric structure, arranged in a combination that creates both textured and smooth sections. Stocking stitch (also called stockinette stitch) serves as the primary ground fabric, worked by knitting on the right-side facing rows and purling on the wrong-side facing rows. The cable pattern sequences include twisted stitches and cable crosses that interrupt the regular stocking stitch rhythm, creating the dimensional cabled design. The pattern notation indicates repeat sequences such as [P3, K2, P2, K2, P2, K2] worked six times across the row, demonstrating how purl and knit combinations build the textured surface.

Materials and Tools

This intermediate-level project requires US 10½ (7mm) needles in two straight needle configurations, along with one US 10½ (7mm) circular needle for later sections of construction. The yarn specified is Noro Obi in shade #5, with a total yardage requirement of approximately 600 grams, equivalent to about 6 skeins. Noro Obi is a premium yarn known for its distinctive color variations and quality construction. Additional materials include colored markers for tracking pattern reference points throughout the knitting process.

Gauge and Tension

Achieving correct tension is emphasized as very important for this pattern's success. The specified gauge is measured over stocking stitch using US 10½ needles at 14 stitches by 20 rows equaling 4 inches (10 centimeters) square. Knitters are instructed to work a tension square before beginning the main project; if the square measures too small, a larger needle should be used, and if too large, a smaller needle is required. Working to the correct tension is essential to achieve the finished measurements stated in the pattern.