Hand-Knitted Adult Cable Sweater Using Ganga Olivia Yarn (Charcoal Grey & White)

🪡 Materials Required

• Yarn:

  • Olivia Charcoal Grey - Code: OLV010 – 5 balls

  • Olivia White – Code: OLV005 - 2 balls (for cable detailing or borders)

• Needles: 4.5mm and 5mm circular knitting needles

• Other: Cable needle, stitch markers, measuring tape, scissors, darning needle

🧵 Sweater Pattern (Adult Size: Medium)

Back Panel

1. Cast On: 96 stitches using 4.5mm needles in Charcoal Grey.

2. Ribbing (K2, P2): Work for 2.5 inches.

3. Switch to 5mm needles and start Stockinette Stitch with cable panel in the center:

   • 30 stitches – Stockinette

   • 36 stitches – [Cable Pattern]

   • 30 stitches – Stockinette

4. Work until length is 25 inches. Bind off.

Front Panel

Same as back panel, but with a neckline shaping:

• At 22 inches, bind off center 12 stitches.

• Work each shoulder separately for 3 inches.

Sleeves

1. Cast On: 42 stitches in Charcoal Grey.

2. Work ribbing (K2, P2) for 2 inches.

3. Increase 1 stitch at each end every 6th row till you have 70 stitches.

4. Work until sleeve is 21 inches.

5. Bind off and shape sleeve cap.

Assembly

• Join shoulders, attach sleeves using mattress stitch.

• Seam sides and underarms.

• Pick up neckline stitches using 4.5mm needles and knit a 1-inch rib.

• Optional: Add a white cable border to the hem and sleeves for contrast.

✨ Design Tips

• Alternate color cables for a two-tone effect.

• Add wooden buttons to the shoulder seam or pocket for a classic touch.

• Consider blocking the sweater after knitting for a professional finish.