Classic Cabled Aran Sweater by Judith L. Swartz

Classic Cabled Aran Sweater

Knitting
January 2002
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in cable and moss stitches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
420 - 840 yards (384 - 768 m)
To fit chest 14 (16, 22, 26)" / 35.5 (40.5, 56, 66) cm
English

From the book: This classic turtleneck pullover, for intermediate knitters, is based on traditional Aran stitches. It is intended to be somewhat loose-fitting.

The pattern specifies:

Size: S (M, L, XL) to fit chest 14 (16, 22, 26)“ / 35.5 (40.5, 56, 66) cm

Finished size: 17 (22, 28, 32)“ / 43 (56, 71, 81) cm chest circumference; 12 (16, 21, 23)” / 30.5 (40.5, 53.5, 58.5) cm length. The sweater shown in the book is a Medium, 22” chest. The sample used Chester Farms Cestari worsted weight wool yarn. The pattern information begins on page 42. This pattern is the one shown on the cover of the book.

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn, approximately 420 (420, 630, 840) yards / 385 (385, 576, 770) meters.

Needles:

  • Size 6 / 4.0 mm;
  • Size 4 / 3.5 mm: 24” / 61 cm circular and double-pointed.

Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Cable needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle, row counter (optional).

Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm on larger needles in a combination of cable and moss stitches.