Inspired by the intricate spiral and swirl carvings found on a rock at Gardom’s Edge in England’s Peak District, this sweater centres around striking cable motifs that echo the ancient, probably Neolithic, patterns. Designed with cable enthusiasts in mind, it features a straightforward drop-shoulder construction that allows the rhythmic cable patterns to take centre stage. Subtle sleeve-cap shaping enhances the fit, while the abundance of cables provides an engaging and rewarding knitting experience.

SIZES 
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) 

Recommended ease: 10” / 25 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 40.5 (42.75, 47.25, 51.75, 56.25) (60.75, 63, 67.5, 72)“ / 103 (108.5, 120, 131.5, 143) (154.5, 160, 171.5, 183) cm.
Length from Hem to Armhole: 12.5 (11.75, 11.75, 11, 11.5) (11, 11.5, 11, 11.5)” / 32 (30, 30, 28, 29) (28, 29, 28, 29) cm.

Length from Hem to Back Neck: 21.25 (21.25, 22, 22, 22.75) (22.75, 23.5, 23.5, 24.5)“ / 54 (54, 56, 56, 58) (58, 60, 60, 62) cm.

Sleeve Length from Cuff to Underarm: 16.5 (16.5, 16.5, 17, 17) (17, 17.25, 17.25, 17.25)“ / 42 (42, 42, 43, 43) (43, 44, 44, 44) cm.

Upper Sleeve Circumference: 13.25 (14.5, 16.25, 18, 18.5) (19, 20, 20.5, 21.75)“ / 33.5 (37, 41.5, 45.5, 47) (48.5, 50.5, 52, 55) cm.

Cuff Circumference: 8.75 (8.75, 9.25, 9.25, 9.75) (9.75, 10.5, 10.5, 11)“ / 22 (22, 23.5, 23.5, 25) (25, 26.5, 26.5, 28) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) (9, 10, 10, 11) skeins of Laine x Novita DK by Novita (70% Falkland wool, 15% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 15% Bluefaced Kerry Hill wool, 246 yds / 225 m – 100 g), in the colourway Earthy Olive. 

Or approx. 1365 (1455, 1645, 1825, 1990) (2110, 2260, 2385, 2585) yds / 1245 (1330, 1505, 1660, 1820) (1930, 2065, 2180, 2365) m of DK-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Knit by Numbers DK by John Arbon Textiles, Merino DK (in a solid colour) by Hedgehog Fibres or Plump DK by Mrs Moon.  

Needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm needles for hem and cuff ribbing, US 6 / 4 mm needles for main body, US 3 / 3.25 mm 24” / 60 cm circular needle for neckband.  Note! Except for the neckband, the garment is worked flat, in pieces, so straight needles could be used for the body and sleeves.

Notions: Cable needle, stitch markers, stitch holders.

GAUGE
28 sts x 31 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in Cable Patt, after blocking. The 30-st Cable Patt panel measures 4.25” / 10.5 cm.

NOTES
This cabled sweater is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed together. Cables and rib are worked throughout the body and sleeves. On the body, a 30-st, 32-row Cable Patt panel repeat is worked. The classic drop-shoulder silhouette is complemented by a gently shaped sleeve cap for a comfortable fit. Stitches for the neckband are picked up around the neckline and worked in 2 x 2 Rib, with subtle shaping at the shoulders helping it sit neatly.