This shawl-style open cardigan knitting pattern is a perfect introduction to cable knitting. Designed for advanced beginners, it uses chunky yarn and a simple combination of long and short open cables that are easy to follow and satisfying to knit. The clear cable structure and cozy construction make this an ideal first cable project, with a finished cardigan that looks impressive and cozy.

MATERIALS YOU’LL NEED FOR THIS PROJECT
-1 pair 6.5mm circular needles, 60cm cord
-3 stitch markers
-Darning needle
-Scrap yarn or stitch holders
-Any Aran weight yarn (or yarn x needle combo that meets gauge)
-Gauge for project: 10cm x 10cm = 11 stitches x 14 rows in stockinette stitch

SIZING + YARDAGE
-XS (48cm width, 51cm length), yarn required: 575m
-S (52cm width, 53cm length), yarn required: 650m
-M (57cm width, 56cm length), yarn required: 725m
-L (61cm width, 58cm length), yarn required: 800m
-XL (66cm width, 61cm length), yarn required: 875m
-XXL (71cm width, 62.5cm length), yarn required: 950m
-3XL (77.5cm width, 63.5cm length), yarn required: 1025m
-4XL (81cm width, 65cm length), yarn required: 1100m
-5XL (85cm width, 66cm length), yarn required: 1175m

NICE-TO-KNOW DETAILS
\This is a advanced-beginner level pattern that includes working flat, working in the round, cable knitting, stockinette stitch, and the three-needle bind off technique or mattress stitch. The pattern does not include instructions for three-needle bind off or mattress stitch.