Hand-Knitted Adult Cable Sweater Using Ganga Olivia Yarn (Charcoal Grey & White)
🪡 Materials Required
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Yarn:
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Needles: 4.5mm and 5mm circular knitting needles
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Other: Cable needle, stitch markers, measuring tape, scissors, darning needle
🧵 Sweater Pattern (Adult Size: Medium)
Back Panel
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Cast On: 96 stitches using 4.5mm needles in Charcoal Grey.
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Ribbing (K2, P2): Work for 2.5 inches.
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Switch to 5mm needles and start Stockinette Stitch with cable panel in the center:
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30 stitches – Stockinette
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36 stitches – [Cable Pattern]
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30 stitches – Stockinette
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Work until length is 25 inches. Bind off.
Front Panel
Same as back panel, but with a neckline shaping:
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At 22 inches, bind off center 12 stitches.
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Work each shoulder separately for 3 inches.
Sleeves
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Cast On: 42 stitches in Charcoal Grey.
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Work ribbing (K2, P2) for 2 inches.
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Increase 1 stitch at each end every 6th row till you have 70 stitches.
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Work until sleeve is 21 inches.
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Bind off and shape sleeve cap.
Assembly
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Join shoulders, attach sleeves using mattress stitch.
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Seam sides and underarms.
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Pick up neckline stitches using 4.5mm needles and knit a 1-inch rib.
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Optional: Add a white cable border to the hem and sleeves for contrast.
✨ Design Tips
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Alternate color cables for a two-tone effect.
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Add wooden buttons to the shoulder seam or pocket for a classic touch.
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Consider blocking the sweater after knitting for a professional finish.
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