Irene Knitted Cable Accessory Set Pattern

Irene Knitted Cable Accessory Set in Fable Brushed Aran

What Is Being Made

The Irene Knitted Cable Accessory Set comprises three coordinated pieces: fingerless gloves, hats, and scarves. This collection allows crafters to create a complete matching accessory ensemble using the same yarn and design aesthetic. Each piece features cable knit detailing characteristic of intermediate-level knitting projects.

Craft and Materials

This is a knitting project designed by Sarah Hatton for West Yorkshire Spinners. The yarn used is Fable Brushed Aran, a luxury blend composed of 50% Falkland wool, 35% British alpaca, and 15% British mohair. The yarn has been gently brushed to enhance a beautiful halo effect, creating a magical appearance with a timeless colour palette featuring natural, earthy, and rich tones. Available colours include Phoenix, Rubus, Fjord, Shadow, Feather, Elder, Siren, Willow, Faun, Oak, Titan, and Moss.

Knitting Specifications

The pattern requires 5mm (US8) needles and is worked in Aran weight yarn. The tension is 18 stitches over 10cm (4 inches) in stockinette stitch, which is essential to achieve the desired fabric and garment sizing. Crafters should always knit a tension square before beginning the full project. Yarn quantities vary by garment: the pattern specifies approximate yardage and meterage based on average usage, with individual pieces requiring different amounts from the 100g balls provided.

Techniques and Stitches

The Irene set showcases cable knit techniques as the primary design feature. Cable stitches create raised, twisted rope-like patterns that add visual interest and texture to each accessory. The intermediate difficulty level indicates that crafters should be comfortable with:

• Reading and following knitting patterns
• Executing cable stitches using cable needles
• Shaping garments through increases and decreases
• Finishing techniques appropriate to each accessory type

Care Instructions

The finished items should be hand washed only and must not be tumble dried. Garments should be reshaped whilst damp to maintain their intended fit and appearance. This care requirement reflects the delicate nature of the alpaca and mohair blend.

Pattern Format and Support

This design is provided as a downloadable PDF pattern. The pattern is copyrighted by West Yorkshire Spinners and is intended for non-commercial, personal use only. Reproduction or knitting for resale is strictly prohibited. For pattern queries or errata, crafters can visit wyspinners.com/errata or contact knitting@wyspinners.com. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, West Yorkshire Spinners recommends using only the specified Fable Brushed Aran yarn to achieve the intended finished results.