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Charted cable sweater

Aran Pullover Knitting Pattern

Knit a roomy Aran pullover with an all-over cable pattern and a folded crew neck. The top-down construction lets the charted pattern continue into the sleeves.
IntermediateWritten directions + cable chartsSee pattern details
£6.99Digital knitting pattern
  • Six sizes with finished bust and body length
  • Follow separate charts as the shoulders take shape
  • Pick up the sleeves and work them from the armholes down
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What is inside the pattern?

The PDF includes six sizes, a measurement schematic, written construction and charts for the patterned sections.

Is this the right project for me?

Start with the back and work flat to the armholes. Pick up each shoulder, shape and join the front, then join the body in the round. Pick up the folded neckband and work the sleeves down from the armholes.

Finished size & fit

Sizes 1–6 have finished busts of 107–158 cm and lengths of 53–66 cm. The size 1 sample is worn with 27 cm of positive ease.

Materials you will need

Use one bulky wool strand and one laceweight mohair blend strand, 1,030–1,490 m of each. Gather 4.5 mm and 4 mm needles, markers, a cable needle, a tapestry needle and waste yarn or stitch holders.

Delivery & refunds

Download after payment from the confirmation page or email. Digital purchases are generally non-refundable; contact us about duplicate purchases or a problem with your file.

Aran Pullover Knitting Pattern
Aran Pullover Knitting Pattern

See how the cables sit on the whole sweater

The all-over fabric changes the way the sweater hangs. Compare the front and side views with the finished width and length before choosing how roomy to make it.

Know your project before you cast on.

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Instructions

The PDF includes six sizes, a measurement schematic, written construction and charts for the patterned sections.

Construction & techniques

Start with the back and work flat to the armholes. Pick up each shoulder, shape and join the front, then join the body in the round. Pick up the folded neckband and work the sleeves down from the armholes.

Size & fit

Sizes 1–6 have finished busts of 107–158 cm and lengths of 53–66 cm. The size 1 sample is worn with 27 cm of positive ease.

Aran Pullover Knitting Pattern

Keep the motif going down the sleeves

After picking up the sleeves, continue in the charted fabric as you work toward the cuffs. Swatch the actual stitch pattern so you can measure how the cables draw in.

A few things to gather.

Check your yarn and needles before you begin.

Yarn & tools

Use one bulky wool strand and one laceweight mohair blend strand, 1,030–1,490 m of each. Gather 4.5 mm and 4 mm needles, markers, a cable needle, a tapestry needle and waste yarn or stitch holders.

Gauge

18 stitches and 26 rows per 10 cm in the cable pattern on 4.5 mm needles, measured after washing.

Before you cast on

A few things before you begin

Plan your yarn, check the techniques and choose the finish you want.

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Which techniques will I use?

Start with the back and work flat to the armholes. Pick up each shoulder, shape and join the front, then join the body in the round. Pick up the folded neckband and work the sleeves down from the armholes.

What gauge should I aim for?

18 stitches and 26 rows per 10 cm in the cable pattern on 4.5 mm needles, measured after washing.

How do I receive my pattern?

After payment, download from the order confirmation page or the link in your email. Contact us if you cannot find your file.

What is the refund policy?

Digital purchases are generally non-refundable. If you bought a duplicate or have a problem with your pattern, contact us and we will help.

Should I swatch in stockinette?

Swatch in the cable pattern and measure after washing. The cable fabric is the gauge reference for this sweater.

How much yarn do I need when holding two strands?

The table gives the amount of each strand. For example, size 1 uses approximately 1,030 m of bulky wool and 1,030 m of laceweight yarn.

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