Softly Cabled Sweater by Pat Menchini

Softly Cabled Sweater

Knitting
February 2026
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in over stocking stitch using 6 mm needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1017 - 1356 yards (930 - 1240 m)
To fit bust: 33-35, 37-39, 41-43, 45-47, 49-51 inches
English
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Attractive cable panels, alternating with elegant twist stitch verticals against a reverse stocking stitch background, form the basis of this lovely, timeless sweater. All borders are worked in a wide twisted rib. With its flattering, neat fitting shape, this versatile design is suitable for all ages. Worked bottom up and with full written instructions.

To fit bust:
84-89 (94-99: 104-109: 114-119: 124-129) cm
33-35 (37-39: 41-43: 45-47: 49-51) in

Actual bust, approx.:
102 (110: 122: 133: 144) cm
40 (43½: 48: 52½: 57) in

Length to shoulder:
58 (60: 60: 61: 61) cm
23 (23½: 23½: 24: 24) in

Sleeve length:
46 (46: 47: 48: 48) cm
18 (18: 18½: 19: 19) in

King Cole Timeless Chunky (155 metres/164 yards per 100g ball)
6 (7: 7: 8: 8) x 100g balls in shade Parchment 2919