Jo Sharp Cable Wrap Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Jo Sharp Cable Wrap Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The Jo Sharp Cable Wrap Cardigan is a sophisticated wrap-style cardigan designed for women, featuring a comfortable wrap construction with a tie belt and shawl collar. This garment combines elegant cable detailing with practical wrap styling, making it suitable for layering and versatile everyday wear. The cardigan is available in four sizes to fit bust measurements from 80 cm to 110 cm (31½ to 43⅜ inches).

Techniques Used

This is an advanced knitting project designed for experienced knitters with cable experience. The primary technique throughout the garment is cable knitting, which creates the decorative twisted rope-like textures that define the visual interest of the piece. The cable patterns are strategically placed across the bodice and integrated into the overall construction. The cardigan features drop shoulder shaping, which simplifies sleeve cap construction while creating a relaxed, contemporary silhouette. The wrap front and tie belt construction require understanding of garment shaping and finishing techniques appropriate for an advanced skill level.

Stitches Used

The Cable Wrap Cardigan employs several fundamental knitting stitches combined with cable techniques:

• Knit and Purl Stitches: Form the foundation fabric and create the textured background against which cables stand out
• Cable Stitches: Multiple cable variations are used throughout, including T4L (twist 4 left), T4R (twist 4 right), C6B (cable 6 back), and C6F (cable 6 front). These abbreviations indicate the number of stitches involved and the direction of the twist, creating the characteristic braided appearance
• Reverse Stockinette Stitch: The purl stitches create recessed areas that make the raised cable stitches more visually prominent

Materials

The Jo Sharp Cable Wrap Cardigan is knitted using Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed yarn. Yarn quantities vary by size and color option: sizes A and B require 15 balls of 50g, while sizes C and D require 17 to 18 balls of 50g. The pattern offers color choices including Russett and Willow. Aran-weight yarn is ideal for cable work, as its medium thickness allows cable stitches to be clearly defined while maintaining good stitch definition. Appropriate knitting needles for Aran-weight yarn are required to achieve proper gauge and fabric structure for this advanced cable project.