A cashmere sweater is essential for any wardrobe. This cabled version with seed stitch detail adds a bit of flair to the traditional sweater. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: 80117AD
Corrections applied Oct 2, 2008

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

SIZE: S (M, L, 1X, 2X/3X)

Finished Chest
36 (38, 42, 47, 54) in.
91.5 (96.5, 106.5, 119.5, 137) cm

Finished Length
22 (22-1/2, 23-1/2, 24-1/2, 25-1/2) in.
56 (57, 59.5, 62, 65) cm

Lion® Cashmere Blend (Article #270) discontinued
1512-2352 yards
Aran weight yarn may be substituted.

Knitting Needles - Size 10.5 (6.5 mm)
Circular needle size 10-1/2 (6.5 mm), 16 in. (40 cm) long (for collar)
Split Ring Stitch Markers
Cable Needles

Special Stitches and Patterns:
RT (right twist)
2/2 LC (2 over 2 left cross)
2/2 RC (2 over 2 right cross)
K2, p2 Rib
Moss Stitch

Pieces: One
Collar is picked up and knit after constructing body piece.

Sweater is knit with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout.

The body of the Sweater is knit in one piece, beginning at lower edge of front, casting on for sleeves, continuing over the shoulders, and ending at lower edge of back.

Sleeves are incorporated into body piece. Sleeve ribbing is picked up and worked after body has been completed.

Front features cable pattern. Back and sleeves are worked in Moss Stitch with ribbed edges. Collar is worked in garter stitch (in the round).

Construction schematics are provided.