Queenie Cable Cardigan by Debbie Bliss

Queenie Cable Cardigan

Knitting
September 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
To fit chest: 81-86 92-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 132-137 142-147 cm / 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 56-58 in
English
This pattern is available from lovecrafts.com for £3.50.

Stunning cables and a classic silhouette combine in Queenie from Debbie Bliss. Knitted in Rialto DK, the cables and bobbles stand out beautifully! This cardigan is knitted in pieces and seamed, featuring intricate cables on both the body and sleeves. It’s an heirloom piece you’ll treasure for years. The cables adorn not only the front but also extend to the back, ensuring that no matter which way you turn, you’ll see exquisite cable work. The cable patterns are provided in both written and charted formats.

SIZES
To fit chest
81-86 92-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 132-137 142-147 cm
32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 56-58 in

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest
93 105 116 124 134 145 156 cm
36¾ 41¼ 45¾ 48¾ 52¾ 57 61½ in

Length
53 55 57 59 60 62 63 cm
20¾ 21¾ 22½ 23¼ 23¾ 24½ 24¾ in

Sleeve length
46cm/18in

MATERIALS
Yarn available at lovecrafts.com
Yarn quantities are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate.
• 50g/1¾oz balls of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK:
· 12(13:14:15:17:19:20) balls in Ecru 2
• Pair of 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles
• Pair of 4mm (US 6) knitting needles
• Cable needle
• 3 Stitch holders
• 2 stitch markers
• 7 buttons

TENSION
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm/4in square over st st using 4mm (US 6) needles.

27 sts and 30 rows to 10cm/4in square over cable using 4mm (US 6) needles.