Debbie Bliss Man's Cabled Neck Sweater Knitting Pattern
By Debbie Bliss
Specifications
| Brand: | Debbie Bliss |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Debbie Bliss |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Chest: 92cm to 127cm (36.2" to 50") |
| Needles Required: | 3.75mm (US 5) & 4.00mm (US 6) Single Point Needles |
| Featured Products: | Debbie Bliss Rialto DK Yarn - Superwash Merino DK |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
2 Select Colors
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK Yarn - Superwash Merino DK
Earth (37)
In stock
× $7.70
3 Accessories
Product Description
Mirrored cables provide handsome adornment for the front of this Debbie Bliss Man’s Cabled Neck Sweater, parting and continuing as a single cable around the V-neckband. The pullover is a simple stockinette finished off with ribbing at cuffs and hem using Rialto DK. Debbie Bliss Rialto is an extra-fine Merino that is a dream to work with.
Sizes: to fit 36–38 (40–42, 44–46, 48–50)” chest
Finished Measurements:
Chest – 43¾ (48, 52½, 58)”
Length to Shoulder – 26 (26¾, 27½, 28¼)”
Yarn Requirements: 14 (15, 16, 17) balls Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (100% Merino Wool; 50g/115yds) shown in 37 Earth
Needles:
US 5 (3.75mm)
US 6 (4.00mm)
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 6 (4.00mm)
Debbie Bliss Man's Cabled Neck Sweater
What is Being Made
This is a men's pullover sweater featuring a distinctive cabled neck design. The sweater is tailored to fit chest sizes ranging from 92-97cm (36-38 inches) up to 122-127cm (48-50 inches), with finished chest measurements from 111cm (43¾ inches) to 147cm (58 inches). The garment offers a relaxed, comfortable fit suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece. Length to shoulder ranges from 66cm to 72cm (26 to 28¼ inches), while sleeve length measures approximately 54-55cm (21¼ to 21¾ inches).
Techniques Used
This intermediate-level knitting project employs cable knitting as its primary decorative technique. The pattern features cable work prominently at the neck area, creating visual interest and texture. The construction involves shaping the back neck and shoulders through strategic increases and decreases, demonstrating intermediate shaping skills. The sweater is constructed in pieces—front, back, and sleeves—which are then assembled together. Ribbed edging creates finished edges and helps the garment hold its shape.
Stitches Used
The pattern utilizes several fundamental knitting stitches to create the finished garment:
- Stockinette Stitch (St st): Forms the main fabric body of the sweater, creating a smooth, classic knit appearance
- Ribbed Stitch: Used for edging and texture detail, created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a regular pattern
- Cable Stitches: Specifically C6B (cable 6 back) and C6F (cable 6 front), which involve slipping stitches onto a cable needle, working additional stitches, then working the cable needle stitches. These create the distinctive twisted rope-like texture at the neck
The tension is set at 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm (4-inch) square over stockinette stitch, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.
Materials
This pattern requires Debbie Bliss Rialto DK yarn in the Earth 37 colorway. The yardage needed depends on size selection, ranging from 14 to 17 balls of 50g weight. Knitting needles in two sizes are required: a pair of 3.75mm (US 5) needles and a pair of 4mm (US 6) needles. The smaller needles are typically used for ribbed edging to create a tighter, more elastic finish, while the larger needles are used for the main body fabric. A cable needle is essential for executing the cable stitches that define this sweater's design.
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