This classic v-neck cable sweater will have you yearning for the sound of leather on willow and looking for the orange segments at tea. It’s a gender neutral design and, for the warmer climbs, it comes with a sweater-vest / tank top variation.

A note to mention: I am left handed so, whilst it will not impact the pattern, if you are right handed, the slanted ‘breaks’ between the cables with point in the other direction!!

Skills Needed
This is an intermediate pattern suited to experienced crocheters or adventurers. Whilst no single aspect is that complex on it’s own, there is a lot going on!
The pattern requires, you to use increases and decreases, chainless foundation rows (though a modification is given for these), slip stitching and working in the front and back loops only. The cable design is created using front post (UK raised front) stitches.

The sweater uses a simple drop shoulder design constructed by making flat panels which are seamed together. The neckline, hem and cuffs are added to finish.
The pattern includes a link to a video demonstration of the swatch which explains the pattern repeat and includes some additional tips.

The pattern is written in English using US standard crochet terms

Sizing
The pattern is written in 8 sizes to fit chest sizes from 71-147cm, that translates to standard women’s sizes XS - 4X or men’s sizes XS - 3X.
Although the pattern is designed based on women’s standard body measurements, it is a gender neutral design and there is a lot of additional guidance given within the pattern to adjust to fit.
A full schematic of the sweater and each of the panels is included to help you in choosing your body and sleeve sizes.
The sweater pictured is a size small and the vest is a medium, both worn by me, UK 8-10 (US 4-6), 5ft 2 in.

Materials
The sweater pattern uses 1200-2200m of double knit yarn (depending on which size you choose).
The sweater pictured uses Stylecraft Life DK in Cream, for the main colour and Stylecraft Special DK in Kelly Green for the contrast.
The sweater vest will need around 65% of the yarn for the jumper and the one you see here uses Deramores Studio Baby DK in Sapphire and Lollipop.

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