A striking yet wearable design featuring elegant cables and an open back detail – a fresh take on modern knitwear for advanced beginners and mindful makers.

The 06 Cable Cut Out Top is a fitted, contemporary piece worked from the top down in a flowing cable pattern, with a subtle cut-out at the back finished with a neat i-cord tie. Designed to be both eye-catching and versatile, it blends timeless techniques with a minimalist, fashion-forward silhouette.

To begin, the upper back and shoulders are worked first by casting on at the back neck using the long-tail cast-on method. Increases shape the shoulders gradually to their full width. Stitches are then picked up to form the front shoulders, and the neckline is shaped and joined using the backwards loop cast-on.

The front and back are worked flat to the base of the armhole, then joined to work in the round. If a longer top is desired, extra cable pattern repeats can be added before beginning the waist shaping. A decorative cable runs down each side to mimic side seams, while subtle shaping contours the body. At the same time, the open back cut-out is worked seamlessly into the design.

To finish, stitches are picked up around the cut-out opening and framed with a clean i-cord edging. Matching i-cord ties are sewn to the inside corners, completing the look with a polished detail. The result is a thoughtful, wearable piece that brings a modern edge to any handmade wardrobe.

Note: After test knitting, more length was added to the armhole which increases the overall length of the garment, meaning the Cut Out sits a little lower on the back.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Please note images show size 4 on 104 cm chest circumference.
1: to fit 71 – 76 cm (28” – 30”) chest
2: to fit 81 – 86 cm (32” – 34”) chest
3: to fit 91 – 96 cm (36” – 38”) chest
4: to fit 101 – 107 cm (40” – 42”) chest
5: to fit 112 – 117 cm (44” – 46”) chest
6: to fit 122 – 127 cm (48” – 50”) chest
7: to fit 132 – 137 cm (52” – 54”) chest
8: to fit 142 – 147 cm (56” – 58”) chest
9: to fit 152 – 157 cm (60” – 62”) chest

Finished Measurements
Please note that these measurements are only met if gauge is achieved.
The top is designed with no positive or negative ease. This means the garment will be a close fit to your actual bust circumference. Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. If you are in between sizes, choose the size based on how you would prefer the garment to fit.

Chest Width (flat): 37.5 (43.25, 47, 50.75, 58.25) (60, 67.5, 73.25, 77) cm/14¾ (17, 18½, 20, 23) (23½, 26½, 28¾, 30¼)“
Finished Length: 40.5 (41, 42, 42.5, 43) (44, 44.5, 45, 45.5) cm/16 (16¼, 16½, 16¾, 17) (17¼, 17½, 17¾, 18)”

Materials
Fingering weight; Knitting for Olive, Merino (50g/1.8oz, 250m/273 yds, 100% Merino)
4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins

Approx. meterage needed 765 (870, 995, 1115, 1235) (1365, 1490, 1625, 1760) m/835 (950, 1090, 1220, 1350) (1495, 1630, 1780, 1925) yds, including enough for gauge swatch

3 mm/US 2.5 circular needles with varying cable lengths from 40 cm - 100 cm/16” - 40”

Notions
Stitch holder
Double pointed needle
Locking stitch markers | green, purple, orange, red and blue
Extra yarn and darning needle

Gauge After Blocking
29 sts and 44 rows = 10 cm (4”) in stocking stitch using 3 mm needles/US 2.5 needles.

I’d love to see all your finished 06 Cable Cut Out garments on Ravelry and tag me on Instagram @eleanor.alice.knitwear, using the hashtag #06cablecutout.

Note: Sizes 6, 7, 8 & 9 do not have completed tests. If you wish to test any of these sizes, please let me know and I will be happy to accept and refund the cost of the pattern.