Blackberry Cabled Cardigan by Alexandra Charlotte Dafoe

Blackberry Cabled Cardigan

Knitting
December 2009
DK (11 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in cable st
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1300 - 1900 yards (1189 - 1737 m)
XS, S, M, L, XL
English
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Check out the men’s version of this cardigan, the Classic Oak Cardigan, which is now available!

Skill Level
Intermediate/Advanced

Description
This captivating cardigan features bold, sinuous cables placed symmetrically on the front, back, and sleeves. The cable is combined with a berry stitch to add depth and create an interesting, contrasting texture. The vertical lines and streamlined fit in this hip-length cardigan flatters many different body types, while the deep shawl collar and curved front edge creates an hourglass shape. Stockinette stitch is used along the side and sleeve seams, to ensure straightforward and smooth seaming. The button band, shawl collar, and bottom ribbing are knit-in after the cardigan is assembled by picking up stitches using a circular needle. Short-row shaping is used to create the shawl collar. With a sweater so interesting to knit and attractive to wear, you may decide to make more than one!

Knitted Measurements
Sized for:
X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large)
• Bust (buttoned) 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)”
• Length 25 (25¼, 25½, 25¾, 26)”

Yarn
Smart by Sandnes (100% pure new wool)
13 (15, 16, 18, 19) balls (50 g/100 m per ball)

Materials
• One pair of 4.5 mm needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• One circular 4.5 mm needle, 100 cm
• cable needle
• stitch marker
• 4 buttons, 25 mm wide

Gauge (after blocking)
28 sts, 32 rows in cable st = 4”/10 cm