The Ginger Sweater is a wonderfully soft, roomy sweater with a beautiful cable pattern. The high neck, hem & cuffs are worked in twisted rib stitch. The sweater is knitted seamlessly from top to bottom. First the collar is worked, followed by the yoke where German Short Rows are used for shaping the neckline. The rest of the sweater (yoke, body and sleeves) is worked in the round. Ginger is the perfect winter knit. A sweater you want to live in during the cold months.

The pattern of the Ginger Sweater was first released in December 2022. As it was one of my ‘earlier’ patterns, I decided to give it an update and add more sizes at the same time.

The Ginger Sweater is part of the growing Ginger collection. Each passing year witnesses the addition of new designs, every one of them incorporating the same elegant cable pattern. The collection already includes the following patterns:

• the Ginger Sweater (adults)
• the Ginger Sweater (junior)
• the Ginger Hat
• the Ginger Headband
• the Ginger Shawl
• the Ginger Scarf
• the Ginger Mittens
• the Ginger Neck (adults)
• the Ginger Neck (junior)

The Ginger Sweater is an oversized sweater with a positive ease of approx. 15 - 16.5 cm (6 - 6.5 inches) compared to the body bust circumference. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference (of the body) of approx. 74 (84) 94 (104) 114 (124) 134 (144) 155 cm (29.25 (33) 37 (41) 45 (48.75) 52.75 (56.75) 61 inches) respectively. Keep in mind that the final measurements of the sweater already take these extra 15 - 16.5 cm (6 - 6.5 inches) into account. Ease is a personal preference. Take the necessary measurements to determine the right size for you before you start knitting.

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Bust circumference: finished sweater:
90 (100) 110 (120) 130 (140) 150 (160) 170 cm 35.5 (39.25) 43.25 (47.25) 51.25 (55) 59 (63) 67 inches

Length: measured at center back, excl. neck, incl. hem:
56 (57) 59 (61) 62 (63) 63.5 (66) 67 cm
22 (22.5) 23.25 (24) 24.5 (24.75) 25 (26) 26.5 inches

Sleeve length: measured under the armhole opening, incl. cuff:
41 (42) 41.5 (42.5) 42 (39.5) 39.5 (41.5) 41.5 cm
16.25 (16.5) 16.25 (16.75) 16.5 (15.5) 15.5 (16.25) 16.25 inches

Sleeve circumference: measured at armhole opening:
35 (36.5) 36.5 (38) 40 (44.5) 48 (50) 50 cm
13.75 (14.25) 14.25 (15) 15.75 (17.5) 19 (19.75) 19.75 inches

Yoke depth: measured from center back to underarm cast-on edge, excl. neck:
21 (22.5) 25 (26.5) 28 (30.5) 31 (33) 34.5 cm
8.25 (8.75) 9.75 (10.5) 11 (12) 12.25 (13) 13.5 inches

Gauge: 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches):
22 sts x 25 rounds (after blocking) with needles 5 mm (US 8) in cable pattern in the round.

Needles:
Circular needles 4 & 5 mm / cable lengths 40, 60 and/or 80, 100 cm (US 6 & 8 / cable length 16, 24, and/or 32, 40 inches)
A tapestry needle.

Suggested yarn:
1 strand of PUNO FINE from MAJO GARN (50 g - approx. 125 m): 400 (450) 500-550 (550) 550-600 (600) 650 (700) 750 g

OR
1 strand of MALOU LIGHT from LANG YARNS (50 g - approx. 190 m): 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (450) 500 g

OR
1 strand of FOG from GABO WOOL (50 g - approx. 125 m): 400 (450) 500-550 (550) 550-600 (600) 650 (700) 750 g

OR
1 strand of Fine Merino’ (50 g - 175 m), held together with 2 strands of ‘Pearl Mohair’ (25 g - 210 m) from MAJO Garn:
Merino: 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (500) 500 (500) 550 g
Mohair: 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 400 (400) 450 g

NOTE about suggested yarn:
The above quantities of yarn are for the sweater with measurements as given in pattern.
If you prefer a longer sweater for example, make sure you have more yarn.