Cabletta Junior - digital knitting pattern - PDF

“Aiolos” is a fingering weight cardigan with stunning lace insets around the shoulder and across the back. Imagine the possibilities and combinations of color and texture! The front openings of the cardigan are sloped forward for a contemporary look. This garment will be great for the casual days and dress-up nights.

The sample cardigan was knit with Malabrigo Sock as the main color and Quince & Co. Finch for the lace insets. Both the main color and the inset color are worked at a gauge of 24 stitches and 32 rows per 4 inches.

Pattern available in the following languages: English.

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If you like to experiment with colors by knitting a sweater, and ordinary fading is not enough for you, it is also worth to try marling.
Marling is one of the easiest methods of colored knitting – all you have to do is connect two strands of yarn in different colors. However, if at the same time each one of the yarns is of a different fiber blend and structure, and you change every few rows to a new color, you can get a unique piece of knitwear with exclusive colors.
This is the method I used in the “Almandite” sweater.
“Almandite” is a classic and elegant open front cardigan knitted from the top to the bottom in one piece with two strands in different colors held together. To achieve smooth transitions and extraordinary colors, the strands are separated in the indicated places and replaced with new colors. An additional effect is added by an interesting textured pattern, complemented by a wide collar knitted in garter stitch.

Materials:

* Yarn A – Dye Dye Done Pure Merino (100% Merino): 100g/ 436 yards [400 meters] held together with yarn B – Dye Dye Done SilkyPaca (70% Superfine Alpaca, 30% Silk): 50g/ 218 yards [200 meters].
Total yardage requirements: 3 (4, 4, [4, 4, 4], 5, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins or approx. 1270 (1310, 1350, [1430, 1510, 1630], 1750, 1870, 1990) yards [1160 (1200, 1240, [1310, 1380, 1490], 1600, 1710, 1820) meters] of yarn A and 6 (7, 7, [7, 7, 8], 9, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins or approx. 1270 (1310, 1350, [1430, 1510, 1630], 1750, 1870, 1990) yards [1160 (1200, 1240, [1310, 1380, 1490], 1600, 1710, 1820) meters] of yarn B – for yardage requirements for each color please refer to page 4.
* US 4 – 3.5 mm & US 5 – 3.75 mm 24" [60 cm] & 60" [150 cm] circular needles or double pointed needles
* 2 stitch markers in one color (A), 4 stitch markers in a second color (B)
* stitch holders or scrap yarn
* tapestry needle

Sizes:

XS (S, S1, [M, M1, L], L1, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Bust circumference (with fronts overlapping to approximate back width): 37.25 (38.75, 40.5, [43.5, 45.25, 46.75], 49.25, 53.25, 57.25, 61.25, 65.25)" [94.5 (98.5, 102.5, [110, 115, 119], 125, 135, 145, 155.5, 165.5) cm].
To fit sizes: 32 (34, 36, [38, 40, 42], 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)" [81 (86, 91.5, [96.5, 101.5, 106.5], 111.5, 122, 132, 142, 152.5) cm].
The cardigan is meant to be worn with up to 5" [12.5 cm] of positive ease across the back (already incorporated into the pattern and fronts open.

Gauge:
20 sts and 28 rows per 4" [10 cm] in reverse st st with two strands held together, knit on larger needles, washed and blocked. Sample is size S1 worn with 5" [12.5 cm] of positive ease.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English.

“Backtracked” is a seamless cardigan worked from the top down using a special raglan construction, where raglan increases at the back are cleverly hidden in wide zigzag pattern bands reminiscent of tire tracks. The wide zigzag strips continue towards and over the sleeves down to the cuffs, while narrow zigzag bands mark the imagined side seams. The shawl collar is worked last from stitches picked up along the fronts and from the back neckline. Collar, hem and sleeve cuffs are worked partially in double knit, partially with a slip stitch pattern.

Materials:

• DyeDyeDone Alpa-Si-Li (50% Baby Alpaca, 25% Silk, 25% Linen): 100g/ 437 yards 400 meters – 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins or approx. 1050 (1120, 1200, 1300, 1420, 1530, 1660, 1790, 1920) yards 960 (1030, 1100, 1190, 1300, 1400, 1520, 1640, 1760) meters of fingering weight yarn that knits up to gauge. Sample is size S1 worn with 1,75” 4.5 cm of positive ease knit in colorway “Moria”.
• US 2½ – 3 mm 24” 60 cm & 60” 150 cm circular needles or double pointed needles
• US 3 – 3.25 mm 24” 60 cm & 60” 150 cm circular needles or double pointed needles
• 2 stitch markers in one color (A)
• 4 stitch markers in a second color (B)
• 2 stitch markers in a third color (C)
• cable needle
• stitch holder or scrap yarn
• tapestry needle

Sizes:
XS (S, S1, M, M1, L, L1, XL, 2XL)

Bust circumference (with fronts overlapping to approximate back width): 33.75 (35.75, 37.75, 39.75, 41.75, 43.75, 45.75, 49.75, 53.75)“ 85.5 (90.5, 96, 101, 106, 111, 116, 126, 136.5) cm.

To fit sizes: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52)“ 81 (86, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 111.5, 122, 132) cm.

The cardigan is meant to be worn with up to 1.75” 4.5 cm of positive ease across the back (already incorporated into the pattern) and fronts open.

Gauge:
24 sts and 34 rows per 4” 10 cm in stockinette stitch with larger needles, washed and blocked.

Pattern available in the following languages:Polish, English, German.

Open-front cardigans are my favorite ones because they are so versatile – and never too tight to close! I found this intriguing cable pattern on the internet and liked it so much that I decided to develop a whole garment around it – here it is:

“Boxed and Cabled” is a boxy cardigan with a broad horizontal cable strip starting at the center back and continuing all over the sleeves. Work begins with the cable panel, then stitches for the back are picked up from the edge of the cable strip, and the back is continued down to the armholes, after which stitches for both fronts are picked up at the top edge of the cable panel, working here, too, down to the armholes, where the parts are joined and worked together down to the hem. When the body is completed, sleeve stitches are picked up, and the sleeves worked down to the cuffs. This cardigan is comfortable, versatile and interesting to knit – all of it, of course, completely seamless!

Materials:
Filcolana Pernilla or Dye Dye Done Pure Sport (100% wool) 50g/ 191 yards (175 meters), 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins or approx. 1120 (1210, 1300, 1390, 1490, 1590, 1700, 1820) yards 1025 (1100, 1190, 1270, 1360, 1450, 1555, 1665) meters of sport weight yarn that knits up to gauge.

• US 4 – 3.5 mm 24” 60 cm & 40” 100 cm circular needles or DPNs
• US 6 – 4 mm 24” 60 cm & 40” 100 cm circular needles or DPNs
• 4 stitch markers
• cable needle
• Stitch holder or scrap yarn
• Tapestry needle

Sizes:
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL)

Bust circumference (with fronts overlapping to approximate back width): 37 (41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65)“ 94 (104, 114.5, 124.5, 134.5, 144.5, 155, 165) cm.

To fit sizes: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)“ 76 (86, 96.5, 106.5, 116.5, 127, 137, 147.5) cm.

The cardigan is meant to be worn with up to 7” 18 cm of positive ease across the back (already incorporated into the pattern and fronts open.
The sample is size M with approx. 7” 18 cm of positive ease across the back.

Gauge:
22 sts and 32 rows per 4” 10 cm in stockinette stitch (st st) with larger needles, washed and blocked.

Pattern available in the following languages:Polish, English, German.

Cabletta Cardigan is a beautiful garment with an interesting hourglass shape on the back inspired by a store-bought sweater. This cardigan is knit from the top, completely seamlessly with set-in sleeves worked using short rows. First, you knit the back and then both fronts. When you reach the underarms, join all pieces to work them together. Once you complete the body, pick up the stitches around the armholes to work the sleeves from the top down.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German, French.

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Open front cardigans are my favorite sweater type because you can put them on in a jiffy, and you look so much more approachable than when all buttoned up!

This one (worked top-down in raglan construction – of course seamless, as always) has an interesting textured pattern on the sleeves and the back part of the wide hem. The hem as well as the cuffs are set off by an elegant chained row (easy to make with a detailed picture tutorial), and last, but not least, there are pockets hidden in the hem – just what you need to feel relaxed, but still well dressed!

Materials:

* Dream in Color Everlasting DK (100% Merino): 100g/ 275 yards (251 meters); 4 (4, 5, [5, 5, 6], 6, 7, 7) skeins or approx. 950 (1050, 1150, [1250, 1350, 1460], 1570, 1680, 1800) yards [868 (960, 1051, [1143, 1235, 1335], 1435, 1536, 1645) meters] of any DK weight yarn that knits up to gauge = Main Yarn.

* Dream in Color Everlasting Sock (100% Merino): 100g/ 400 yards (366 meters); approx. 100 yards [92 meters] of any fingering weight yarn = Pocket Yarn.

The sample is knit in colorway “Tart”.

* US 4 – 3.5 mm circular needle

* US 6 – 4 mm circular needle

* 2 stitch markers in one color (Cm = collar-band markers)

* 4 stitch markers in a second color (RGm = raglan markers and UNm = underarm markers)

* 4 stitch markers in a third color (SLm = sleeve markers)

* stitch holder or scrap yarn

* crochet hook for provisional cast-on

* tapestry needle

Sizes:

XS (S, M, [M1, L, L1], XL, 2X, 3X)

To fit: 30 (34, 36, [38, 40, 42], 44, 48, 52)" [76 (86, 91.5, [96.5, 101.5, 106.5], 111.5, 122, 132) cm] bust circumference. The cardigan is meant to be worn with zero to a small amount of positive ease.

Gauge:

21 sts and 28 rows per 4" [10 cm] in reverse stockinette stitch made with Main Yarn using larger needles (measured after blocking).

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

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Sometimes, life throws a curve ball or two when you least expect it, rendering all plans null and void. When this happens, we all have the inner fortitude to take that ball and throw it back at the universe. Designed with those tough times in mind, “Fortitude” makes a moderately easy project when you want to knit something but can’t fathom doing complicated lace or cables.

Knit from the top down, “Fortitude” has a classic shape with fun stripe details on the sleeves. Its design combines two different knitting methods: traditional saddle shoulders and contiguous sleeves after the method developed by SusieM. It is also absolutely seamless! Even the hidden pockets are attached as you work the short-row-shaping for the lapel!
The fronts are held together by two buttons with a thread shank for an extra stylish look.

The pattern provides sizing from XS to 2X (30” to 48”) with a full schematic and measurements. The sweater shown was created using Rowan Felted Tweed DK in two lovely grays. Use your favorite DK weight yarn, in any color combination, at a gauge of 22 sts and 26 rows per 4 inches to show some “Fortitude”.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English.

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Girly Pink Spring is a girly version of adult Spring is Pink cardigan.
It is a classically shaped cardigan knit seamlessly from the top down with simultaneously set in sleeves.

As with most of my cardigans, Girly Pink Spring is knit top down, completely seamlessly with set in sleeves knitted simultaneously with the body. First, you knit a few rows of the back, then carefully pick up the provisional cast on stitches at the shoulders and work a few rows of each front. At that point you pick up stitches along the tops of the armholes, and then join all pieces together to work the front, sleeves, and back simultaneously. The armholes are shaped with increases as you continue knitting down. All the upper sections are worked simultaneously until it is time to separate the sleeves stitches from the body, then you work body and sleeves independently.

Pattern available in the following languages: English.

Laelia is a beautiful subtropical orchid with petals that fan out into stars.

This cardigan showcases that same quality with lace that fans out into graceful petal shapes. Worked from the collar down with raglan seam shaping, the lace is worked simultaneously with the body so there is little finishing needed when completed. Both charts and written instructions are included for the lace sections.

Laelia can be worn open but it also looks great belted or closed with a pin. The cardigan’s long body nicely complements your favorite pair of jeans or a fancy dress.
Take it out for a lovely stroll in the park.

Pattern Available in the following languages: Polish, English, German, French.

“Naturally Yours” is worked seamlessly top-down from the collar to the hem in raglan construction with accented raglan lines, asymmetric sleeve cables and A-line shaped fronts that overlap at the bottom. Short rows slightly elongate the rounded back in comparison to the fronts, creating just the right “natural shape” for a comfortable fit. Waist shaping on the back is already accounted for in the cable panel, which is fully charted and written out at the same time. Figure in convenient pockets, hidden in the wide hem, and an interesting textured stitch pattern, featuring reverse stockinette and half cardigan stitch as well as intricate cables cleverly incorporated into the overall construction, and you already know that this garment is practically “Naturally Yours” even before you start knitting it!

 Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English.

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“Boxed and Framed” is the cleaner-line version of “Boxed and Cabled” for those who prefer a straightforward look. This pattern lets the yarn stand out without deflecting from the stitch definition with too much texture or decorative elements. You still won’t be bored when knitting it because the interesting construction makes up very well for the lack of stitch patterns!

Solenn (De Rerum Natura) liked the construction of my “Boxed and Cabled” cardigan so much, she sketched her own version for a simpler, more streamlined version of it, and asked me to write a pattern from her hand-drawn sketch, which is exactly what I did! I followed her suggestions to the last dot, and this is what came out of this collaboration:
A pattern sketched by Solenn (De Rerum Natura), who know best how to highlight their yarns.
Implemented by myself, who knows how to turn a construction idea into a garment that will work.
Tested by my proven pool of test knitters, who know best what fits their actual body shape, in a wide size range.

“Boxed and Framed” is worked in back-and-forth rows, starting from a provisional cast-on in the Back, beginning with a horizontal chain, after which the triangular shape of the back is created using German short rows, and the garment continued top down to the armholes. Later, stitches for both fronts are picked up, and after another horizontal chain, the fronts are worked down to the underarm where both fronts and the back are joined and continued in one piece to the hem.

This versatile cardigan will accompany you from morning coffee through a day at the office to an evening at the opera. Thanks to its minimalist shape, it can complement a variety of different wardrobe items, from cropped jeans or wide-leg linen pants over mini skirts or shorts to elegant A-line or sheath column dresses.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.