The Straight and Narrow Cable Sweater

This lovely cosy winter sweater is perfect to pair with skinny jeans, long skirts or over the top of a jumpsuit when you need something extra!
The sweater combines a wide cropped body with closer fitting sleeves, so it will still fit under your coat, and a cosy roll neck to keep the wind at bay.
The pattern uses chunky yarn to create two columns of twisted cables which will keep you on the straight and narrow! This is a relatively quick project and a great introduction to working with cables (post stitches).
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Skills Needed
This is easy to intermediate level with simple seaming. It uses the extended single crochet stitch (which is simple to pick up and explained in full in the pattern) and front and back post stitches to create the cables.
The neck, cuffs and hem are worked in the back loop only.
Materials
8mm Hook, or size required to meet gauge.
650-1050m (5-8 balls) of We are Knitters The Petite Wool(aff) (depending on your chosen size) or equivalent chunky yarn which meets gauge.
This pattern would work with other chunky yarns which meet gauge.
Sizes
The pattern is written is sizes XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X with a breakdown of bust and length measurements and a schematic given in the pattern to assist your size choice.
I hope you enjoy the pattern and, as always don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @doraexplored, or use #hookmehappy. I’d love to see and share your efforts!
Happy Hooking
Dx
This Pattern is available to download from the usual platforms: Ravelry, Love Crochet or Etsy.
You may sell what you make from this pattern but the pattern is for personal use only and may not be shared or reproduced without prior written consent. Photos may be shared with credit.
Copyright Dora Does 2018
Dear Michelle, I am MUCH too fat to wear a cropped sweater, but I love The Straight and Narrow Cable Sweater. Is it possible to simply add lots of rows ?
Haha. I’m sure you aren’t (no matter what society says!) but the answer is yes – if memory serves then it’s just a traditional drop shoulder design so you can just continue the pattern repeat for as long as you like!!!
EXCELLENT ! 🙂
Gorgeous!
Thank you ?