Sirdar Cabled Crew Neck Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Cabled Crew Neck Sweater

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Cabled Crew Neck is a classic knitted sweater featuring a crew neckline and prominent cable detailing throughout. This design (Design No. 10586) is available in six sizes ranging from Small (81/86 cm chest) to XXXL (132/137 cm chest), making it suitable for a wide range of body measurements. The sweater offers a timeless silhouette with a full length ranging from 68 cm to 76 cm depending on size selected.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up knitting method, meaning pieces are worked from the lower edge upward. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, which allows for easier cable work and shaping. All pieces are seamed together once complete, creating clean, professional-looking joins at the sides and sleeves. The cable pattern is a central design feature, requiring careful stitch manipulation and attention to pattern repeats throughout the body and sleeves.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs reversed stocking stitch as the primary background stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric base. Cable stitches form the decorative focal point of the design, with the pattern instructions indicating cable repeats of k8 (knit 8 stitches) alternated with p5 (purl 5 stitches) across multiple rows. The cable pattern requires a cable needle to temporarily hold stitches while crossing them over one another, creating the characteristic twisted rope-like texture. Stitch holders are used to hold stitches in reserve during shaping, particularly at the neckline and shoulder areas.

Materials

This pattern is designed to be worked with Sirdar Country Classic yarn in worsted weight. The yarn is available in two classic shades: shade 660 Milk (a light neutral) or shade 664 Black. Each ball contains 100g of yarn. The number of balls required varies by size, ranging from 8 balls for size Small to 13 balls for size XXXL. Knitting needles required include one pair of 4½mm needles (UK size 7 / USA size 7) for the main fabric and one pair of 4mm needles (UK size 8 / USA size 6) for ribbing or edging. Additional notions include a cable needle for manipulating cable stitches and stitch holders for managing stitches during construction.

Gauge and Construction Details

The pattern specifies a tension of 20 stitches and 24 rows over 10 cm (4 inches) when working reversed stocking stitch on 4½mm needles. For cable pattern sections, the gauge is 26 stitches and 24 rows over the same 10 cm measurement. Achieving correct gauge is essential for proper fit across all six available sizes. The sweater features set-in sleeves with specific cap shaping, and the shoulder is shaped through successive cast-offs to create a fitted neckline opening suitable for the crew neck finish.