Gear up to knit your very own cable cardigan with a zipper! This guide offers clear instructions to help you make a cozy and stylish sweater that's perfect for any setting. Whether you're enjoying a quiet day at home or out on an adventure with friends, this cardigan will surely become a go-to piece in your closet. Follow along to make a garment you'll be excited to show off!
Knit Cable Cardigan With Zipper Pattern
Materials Needed
- Circular knitting needles (short and long)
- Scrap yarn
Steps to Complete the Sleeves:
Prepare Your Needles:
- If you have a circular knitting needle with a short cable (about 40 or 50 cm), it is recommended for the sleeves.
- Use longer circular needles for the main body of the sweater.
Set Up Stitches:
- Poke the knitting needle into the scrap yarn.
- Wrap the yarn around the hook and pull it through. This counts as your initial setup but don't start counting stitches yet.
Start Casting On Cables and Purls:
Begin casting on stitches for the cables. For each cable, count "1, 2, 3, 4, 5," and go under two stitches for the sixth.
- Skip some stitches in between to avoid a wobbly sleeve and maintain a flat panel.
Alternate Between Cables and Purls:
- After casting on six stitches for a cable, cast on four purl stitches.
- Repeat alternating between six cable stitches and four purl stitches as per your pattern requirement.
Insert the Needles Correctly:
- As the majority of your knitting needles get covered by the yarn, ensure the part where you're knitting is accessible.
- Pull the needle from the middle point to adjust and continue knitting comfortably.
- Always keep the right needle on the outside and left needle on the inside.
Continue Knitting:
- Knit all stitches “all knit stitches” around the sleeve until you complete the circuit and reach the starting point again.
Knit and Set Cables:
- Start setting the cables similarly as you've done in other parts of the cardigan. Use a cable holder to swap and hold stitches as required.
Create Rows and Cables:
- For every 12 rows, incorporate the design where you create cables and follow the four purl stitches pattern.
Concluding the Sleeve:
- Once you’ve reached the desired length for the sleeve and incorporated the required number of cables, prepare for cast off.
- Ensure you knit two rows before casting off to match the look of the front panel.
Cast Off:
- Cast off by ensuring you pass two loops over each hook fitting with the cable design in mind.
Final Steps:
- Check for consistency and snugness of the stitches.
- Block the sweater if necessary to set the stitches and shapes of the sleeves properly.
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