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Add structural flair to your wardrobe with a plush cabled cardigan. Wide bands of front ribbing fold back to form a collar and create an architectural silhouette. The densely worked fabric features rope cables spliced into a lattice for vivid texture and cozy warmth. The double-ribbed hem extends into ribbed side panels that punctuate the cabled motif for visual balance. Ilia’s boxy fit makes for easy layering; the fronts may be pinned to close if you wish.

This pattern is part of Michele Wang’s CAPSULE Collection for Brooklyn Tweed. You can purchase all patterns in this collection as an e-book at brooklyntweed.com

Construction

The cardigan is worked in pieces from the bottom up and then sewn together. The collar is picked up around the front edges and back neck edge and worked flat.

Yardage

2985 (3235, 3730, 3960, 4420, 4710) total yards of fingering weight yarn

Yarn

11 (12, 14, 15, 17, 18) skeins Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 275 yards/50 grams)
Photographed in color Sweatshirt

Gauge

38 stitches & 40 rows = 4” in chart patterns with Size A needle(s), after blocking
One 32-stitch & 30-row repeat from any chart measures approximately 3¼“ wide and 3” tall with Size A needle(s), after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)
One 32” circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4)

Size B (for Ribbing)
One 40” circular needle, one size smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: 3¼ mm (US 3)

Finished Dimensions

35½ (39¼, 43, 46¼, 49¼, 52½)“ / 90 (99.5, 109, 117.5, 125, 133.5) cm) circumference at chest, with collar overlapped
Sample shown is size 39¼” (99.5 cm) with 5¼“ (13.5 cm) ease on model

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
Sloped Bind Off
Binding Off Over Cabled Fabrics

Skill Level

4 out of 5

Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.