Open image in slideshow, Aran cable cardigan “This cardigan is knitted in one piece and is cleverly seamed to form the innovative shape. With double moss stitch as the ground, a large interlocking cable twists up both fronts and across the shoulders in a distinctive edge to edge cardigan. British knitwear designer and sustainable yarn.
Jo Storie Knits

Alaska Cable Shrug Knitting Pattern

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Aran cable cardigan
“This cardigan is knitted in one piece and is cleverly seamed to form the innovative shape. With double moss stitch as the ground, a large interlocking cable twists up both fronts and across the shoulders in a distinctive edge to edge cardigan. Wear it on its own or with your favourite leather belt.”
- Jo Storie

Ability: Intermediate 

Skills Required: You will need to be able to follow symbols charts and work in double moss and cable stitch patterns.

Yarn Type: Wool/ Alpaca  in Aran weight

Sizes to Fit:

Size One
Chest  to fit:  81 -86cm / 32 -34in
Knitted measurements approx: Width 48cm / 19in, Length 172cm / 67in
You will need: 7 balls/ skeins x 100g
Size Two
Chest  to fit : 91.5 -96.5cm / 38 -38 in
Knitted measurements approx: Width 56cm / 22 in, Length 191cm /75in 
You will need: 9 balls/ skeins x 100g
Size Three
Chest  to fit 101.5 -106.5cm / 40 -42 in
Knitted measurements approx: Width 62cm / 24.5 in, Length 210cm /82.25in 
You will need: 10 balls/ skeins x 100g
 
*Aran weight: 100g (approx 145m / 159yds). Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are approximate. You may wish to order an extra ball/skein to be sure you have sufficient yarn.

 

Materials Required: 

One pair each of 4.5mm (US 7) and 5mm (US 8) straight needles
A cable needle
A tapestry needle for sewing up
Row counter and stitch markers.

Tension:

16 sts x 21 rows to 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in), moss st patt using 5mm (US 8) needles.

Tensions are provided should you wish to substitute an alternative yarn to that suggested by us. Please ensure you knit a tension square to check that the yarn is suitable as not all yarns will give a like for like result.

Open image in slideshow, Aran cable cardigan “This cardigan is knitted in one piece and is cleverly seamed to form the innovative shape. With double moss stitch as the ground, a large interlocking cable twists up both fronts and across the shoulders in a distinctive edge to edge cardigan. British knitwear designer and sustainable yarn.
Open image in slideshow, Aran cable cardigan “This cardigan is knitted in one piece and is cleverly seamed to form the innovative shape. With double moss stitch as the ground, a large interlocking cable twists up both fronts and across the shoulders in a distinctive edge to edge cardigan. British knitwear designer and sustainable yarn.