Loveknits Sonja Cable Sweater

The sweater is knitted from the top down

The sweater is knitted from the top down, with raglan increases to form the shoulders and a ribbed neckline that can be either a high neck or a short neck. At the same time, cables are worked on the shoulders and down along the sleeves, as well as two cables running down the centre front and back.

The sweater will fit a bust measurement of approximately 70–95 (95–110) 110–125 cm.

Yarn requirements (approximate)

Sizes S/M (L/XL) XXL

3 (4) 5 skeins of chunky mohair. We used the soft hand-dyed mohair from Handdyed “Fed Mohair”, held single.

10 (11) 12 balls of Bella from Permin, held double.

Gauge: 12 sts = 10 cm.

A wide range of other yarn qualities can also be used. Make a gauge swatch first.

You will need 16 stitch markers. Your stitch markers should be distinguishable: 8 markers for the raglan increases at the sleeves and 8 markers for marking the cables.

To avoid getting confused, it is a good idea to use different colours. I make mine from loops of yarn, with green for the raglan markers and pink for the cable markers. This makes it easier to keep track. One of the markers should be completely different from the others, so you can easily tell when you have completed a full round.

You may also find it useful to have a row counter or a piece of paper and pencil for keeping track of the cable rows. It can be a little difficult to tell from the cables which row you are on.

You will also need:

A short circular needle (40 cm) 8 mm

A 60 cm circular needle 8 mm

Long circular needles (80–100 cm) in both 6 mm and 8 mm

Double-pointed needles (DPNs) in 6 mm and 8 mm

It is easiest to work with wooden DPNs, as metal needles tend to slip easily. The 8 mm DPN will also be used as a cable needle.

You will also need two stitch holders, or two pieces of scrap yarn, to hold stitches.

The sleeves are knitted on a 40 cm circular needle, 8 mm.

The sweater is knitted with raglan sleeves from the top down, which means that you can try it on as you go and check whether the sleeve and body length are right for you.

A classic sweater with a great fit that works well as a wardrobe staple.

Size S/M (L/XL) XXL