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1. Cable Cape..............................................................4
2. Cable Yoke Sweater ........................................11
3. Smart Vest ............................................................19
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4. Long Cardigan with Collar ......................24
5. Double Strand Scarf ..................................33
6. Cable and Drop Stitch Wrap ....................36
7. Mobius Cowl ................................................39
Knitting Needle Conversion Chart ..........................9
Skill Levels ....................................................................18
Learn to Knit Instructions ........................................42
Helpful Hints ................................................................43
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4 Cable Cape
1. cable cape
BULKY
5
SiZES
To fit bust measurement
Extra-Small / Small
28-34 ins [ 71-86.5 cm ]
Medium/large
36-42 ins [ 91.5-106.5 cm ]
Extra-large/2 Extra-large
44-50 ins [ 112-127 cm ]
3/5 Extra-large
52-62 ins [ 132-157.5 cm ]
Finished bust
Extra-Small / Small 44 ins [ 112 cm ]
Medium/large 49 ins [ 124.5 cm ]
Xl/2 Extra-large 55 ins [ 139.5 cm ]
3/5 Extra-large 63 ins [ 160 cm ]
MaTERialS
Bernat® Roving (100 g / 3.5 oz; 109 m / 120 yds)
Sizes XS/S M/l Xl/2Xl 3/5Xl
6 7 8 9 balls
Size 6.5 mm (U.S. 10½) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. Cable
needle. Stitch holder. 2 buttons.
00032
Putty
STiTch gloSSaRy
See page 43 for Helpful Hints.
alt = Alternate(ing).
approx = Approximately.
Beg = Beginning.
c6B = Slip next 3 stitches onto cable needle and
leave at back of work. K3, then K3 from cable
needle.
c6F = Slip next 3 stitches onto cable needle and
leave at front of work. K3, then K3 from cable needle.
cont = Continue(ity).
Dec = Decrease(ing).
K = Knit.
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together.
P = Purl.
P2tog = Purl next 2 stitches together.
Pat = Pattern.
Rem = Remaining.
Rep = Repeat.
RS = Right side.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Tog = Together.
WS = Wrong side.
Cable Cape 5
gaugE
12 sts and 16 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in
stocking st.
inSTRucTionS
The instructions are written for smallest size.
If changes are necessary for larger sizes the
instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers
for each size are shown in the same color
throughout the pattern. When only one
number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
cable Panel Pat (worked over 9 sts).
(See Chart on page 9.)
1st row: (RS). K9.
2nd and alt rows: P9.
3rd row: C6B. K3.
5th row: K9.
7th row: K3. C6F.
8th row: P9.
These 8 rows form Cable Panel Pat.
BacK
**lower Band (worked sideways).
Cast on 17 sts.
1st and alt rows: (WS). K6. P9. K2.
2nd row: K1. Place marker on last st for top
edge. P1. Work 1st row Cable Panel Pat. P1. K5.
4th row: K1. P1. Work 3rd row Cable Panel
Pat. P1. K5.
6th row: K1. P1. Work 5th row Cable Panel
Pat. P1. K5.
7th row: As 1st row.
Last 2 rows form pat at each side of cable.
Cable Panel Pat is now in position.**
Keeping cont of Cable Panel Pat, cont in pat
until band measures approx 22 (24½-27½-
31½) ins [56 (62-70-80) cm], ending with
a 4th or 8th row of Cable Panel Pat. Cast off
in pat.
With RS of band facing, pick up and knit 66
(74-82-94) sts evenly across top edge of
band.
1st row: (WS). Knit.
2nd row: *K2. P2. Rep from * to last 2 sts.
K2.
3rd row: *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. P2.
4th row: *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. P2.
5th row: *K2. P2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
Rep 2nd to 5th rows for Box St Pat until
work from lower edge measures 12 (12-13-
14) ins [30.5 (30.5-33-35.5) cm], ending
with a WS row.
Shape sides: Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st
each end of next 3 (3-3-15) rows. 60 (68-
76-64) sts rem.
Work 1 row even in pat.
Sizes M/l, Xl/2Xl and 3/5Xl only:
Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st each end of
next 3 rows.
Work 1 row even in pat.
Rep last 4 rows (2-5-5) times more. (50-40-
28) sts rem.
Sizes XS/S, M/l and Xl/2Xl only: Keeping
cont of pat, dec 1 st each end of next row
and following alt rows until 26 (26-28) sts
rem.
6 Cable Cape
all sizes: Leave rem 26 (26-28-28) sts on a
st holder.
lEFT FRonT
***lower Band (worked sideways).
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Keeping cont of Cable Panel Pat, cont in pat
until band measures approx 9½ (11-12-
14½) ins [24 (28-30.5-37) cm], ending on a
4th or 8th row of Cable Panel Pat. Cast off
in pat.
With RS of band facing, pick up and knit
30 (34-38-44) sts evenly across top edge of
band.
1st row: (WS). Knit.
2nd row: *K2. P2. Rep from * to last 2 (2-2-
0) sts. K2 (2-2-0).
3rd row: K0 (0-0-2).*P2. K2. Rep from * to
last 2 sts. P2.
4th row: *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 2 (2-2-
0) sts. P2 (2-2-0).
5th row: P0 (0-0-2). *K2. P2. Rep from * to
last 2 sts. K2.
Rep 2nd to 5th rows for Box St Pat until
work from lower edge measures 12 (12-13-
14) ins [30.5 (30.5-33-35.5) cm], ending
with a WS row.***
Shape side: Dec 1 st at side edge (beg of
RS rows/end of WS rows) on next 3 (3-3-15)
rows. 27 (31-35-29) sts rem.
Work 1 row even in pat.
Sizes M/l, Xl/2Xl and 3/5Xl only: 1st row:
K2tog. Pat to end of row.
2nd row: Pat to last 2 sts. P2tog.
3rd row: As 1st row.
4th row: Work even in pat.
Rep last 4 rows (2-5-3) times more. (22-17-
17) sts rem.
Sizes XS/S, M/l and Xl/2Xl only: Keeping
cont of pat, dec 1 st at side edge of next
row and every following alt row until
13 (13-15) sts rem, ending with a RS row.
Shape neck: next row: (WS). Cast off 3 sts.
Pat to end of row.
Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at neck edge
on next 5 (5-6) rows, AT SAME TIME, dec
1 st at side edge on every following alt row
until 2 sts rem.
next row: K2tog. Fasten off.
Size 3/5Xl only: next row: K2tog. Pat to
end of row. 16 sts rem.
Shape neck: next row: (WS). Cast off 3 sts.
Pat to end of row.
Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at neck edge
on next 7 rows, AT SAME TIME, dec 1 st at
side edge on every following alt row until
2 sts rem.
next row: K2tog. Fasten off.
RighT FRonT
Work from *** to *** as given for Left Front.
Cable Cape 7
Shape side: Dec 1 st at side edge (end of
RS rows/beg of WS rows) on next 3 (3-3-15)
rows. 27 (31-35-29) sts rem.
Work 1 row even in pat.
Sizes M/l, Xl/2Xl and 3/5Xl only: 1st row:
Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
2nd row: P2tog. Pat to end of row.
3rd row: As 1st row.
4th row: Work even in pat.
Rep last 4 rows (2-5-3) times more. (22-17-
17) sts rem.
Sizes XS/S, M/l and Xl/2Xl only: Keeping
cont of pat, dec 1 st at side edge of next
row and every following alt row until 14
(14-16) sts rem, ending with a WS row.
Shape neck: next row: (RS). Cast off 3 sts.
Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at neck edge
on next 5 (5-6) rows, AT SAME TIME, dec
1 st at side edge on every following alt row
until 2 sts rem.
next row: K2tog. Fasten off.
Size 3/5Xl only: Shape neck: next row:
(RS). Cast off 3 sts. Pat to last 3 sts. K2tog.
Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at neck edge
on next 7 rows, AT SAME TIME, dec 1 st at
side edge on every following alt row until
2 sts rem.
next row: K2tog. Fasten off.
8 Cable Cape
lEFT FRonT BanD
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Keeping cont of Cable Panel Pat, cont in pat
until Band measures length to fit up Left
Front edge to beg of neck shaping, sewing
marked edge in place as you knit, ending
on a 4th or 8th row of Cable Panel Pat. Cast
off in pat.
Place markers for 2 buttons having top
button ½ inch [1 cm] below cast off edge
and second button 2 ins [5 cm] below first
marker.
RighT FRonT BanD
Cast on 17 sts.
1st and alt rows: (WS). K2. P9. K6.
2nd row: K5. P1. Work 1st row Cable Panel
Pat. P1. K1 (place marker for top edge).
4th row: K5. P1. Work 3rd row Cable Panel
Pat. P1. K1.
6th row: K5. P1. Work 5th row Cable Panel
Pat. P1. K1.
7th row: As 1st row.
Last 2 rows form pat at each side of cable.
Cable Panel Pat is now in position.
Keeping cont of Cable Panel Pat, cont in pat
until band measures length to fit up Right
Front edge to beg of neck shaping, sewing
marked edge in place as you knit, and
working buttonholes to correspond to
button markers on Left Front Band as
follows:
1st row: (RS). K2. Cast off 2 sts. K1. P1. Work
appropriate row Cable Panel Pat. P1. K1.
2nd row: K2. P9. Knit to end of row, casting
on 2 sts over cast off sts.
End on a 4th or 8th row of Cable Panel Pat.
Cast off in pat.
FiniShing
Side slit edging: Place markers on side
edges 5 ins [12.5 cm] above lower edge,
then another set of markers 7 ins [18 cm]
above first set. Sew side seams, leaving
open between markers.
With RS facing, pick up and knit 22 sts
evenly between side slit opening markers
on Left Front.
1st row: (WS). *P2. K2. Rep from * to last
2 sts. P2.
2nd row: *K2. P2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
3rd row: As 1st row.
Cast off in ribbing.
Rep edging between markers on Right
Front and both sides of Back. Sew sides of
edging tog.
Cable Cape 9
collar: Place markers on top edges of
Front Bands 1½ ins [4 cm] in from top
corners. With RS facing, beg at marker on
Right Front Band, pick up and knit 18 (18-
19-19) sts up right front neck edge. K26
(26-28-28) from Back st holder. Pick up
and knit 18 (18-19-19) sts down left front
neck edge to marker on Left Front Band.
62 (62-66-66) sts.
1st row: (WS). *P2. K2. Rep from * to last
2 sts. P2.
2nd row: *K2. P2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
Rep last 2 rows (K2. P2) ribbing for 3 ins
[7.5 cm], ending on a WS row.
Proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). *K2. P2. Rep from * to last
2 sts. K2.
2nd row: *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. P2.
3rd row: *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. P2.
4th row: *K2. P2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
Rep last 4 rows for Box St Pat until Collar
measures 8 ins [20.5 cm], ending on a WS
row. Cast off loosely in pat.
Sew on buttons to correspond to
buttonholes.
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cable Panel Pat
= Knit on RS rows. Purl on WS rows.
= C6B
= C6F
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Key
Knitting needle conversion chart
cdn. & u.K. Sizes - 000 00 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - 10 11 12 13 14 15
Metric Sizes (mm) 12.75 10 9 8 7.5 7 6.5 6 5.5 5 4.5 4 3.75 3.5 3.25 3 2.75 2.25 2 1.75
u.S. Sizes 17 15 13 11 - - 101/2 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 - 2 1 0 -
10 Cable Cape
Back
Front
Cable Yoke Sweater 11
2. cable yoke Sweater
BULKY
5
SiZES
To fit bust measurement
Extra-Small / Small
28-34 ins [ 71-86.5 cm ]
Medium
36-38 ins [ 91.5-96.5 cm ]
large
40-42 ins [ 101.5-106.5 cm ]
Extra-large
44-46 ins [ 112-117 cm ]
2/3 Extra-large
48-54 ins [ 122-137 cm ]
4/5 Extra-large
56-62 ins [ 142-157.5 cm ]
Finished bust
X-Small/Small 37 ins [ 94 cm ]
Medium 41 ins [ 104 cm ]
large 46 ins [ 117 cm ]
Extra-large 49 ins [ 124.5 cm ]
2/3 X-large 60 ins [ 152.5 cm ]
4/5 X-large 69 ins [ 175 cm ]
MaTERialS
Bernat® Roving (100 g / 3.5 oz; 109 m / 120 yds)
Sizes XS/S M l Xl 2/3Xl 4/5Xl
5 6 7 8 8 9 balls
4 5 5 6 6 7 balls
Size 6.5 mm (U.S. 10½) knitting needles. Sizes 6 mm (U.S. 10) and 6.5 mm (U.S. 10½)
circular knitting needles 36 ins [90 cm] long. Sets of four sizes 6 mm (U.S. 10) and
6.5 mm (U.S. 10½) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Cable needle. 2 buttons.
00071 (Plum)
long Version
00011 (Bark)
Short Version
12 Cable Yoke Sweater
gaugE
12 sts and 16 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with
larger needles in stocking st.
inSTRucTionS
The instructions are written for smallest size.
If changes are necessary for larger sizes the
instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers
for each size are shown in the same color
throughout the pattern. When only one
number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
caBlE yoKE
With pair of needles, cast on 14 sts.
1st row: (RS). Sl1P. P3. K6. P4.
2nd and alt rows: Sl1. K3. P6. K4.
3rd row: Sl1P. P3. C6B. P4.
5th, 7th and 9th rows: As 1st row.
10th row: As 2nd row.
Rep last 10 rows for Cable Pat until work
from beg measures approx 41 (41-43-43-
47-47) ins [104 (104-109-109-119.5-119.5)
cm], ending with 4th row of pat. Cast off.
BoTToM yoKE
With WS of work facing, beg at long edge
of Cable Yoke and larger circular needle,
pick up through both loops of side edge
and knit 162 (168-182-194-214-238) sts
evenly across bottom edge of Cable Yoke.
(There will be ‘chain’ on RS of work).
next row: (RS). K16 (16-17-19-21-25) for
Right Front. Cast on 4 (6-8-8-12-14) sts for
underarm. Slip next 39 (40-43-45-47-
49) sts onto length of spare yarn for Right
Sleeve. K52 (56-62-66-78-90) sts for Back.
Cast on 4 (6-8-8-12-14) sts for underarm.
Slip next 39 (40-43-45-47-49) sts onto
length of spare yarn for Left Sleeve. K16
(16-17-19-21-25) for Left Front. 92 (100-
112-120-144-168) sts for Body.
Beg with a purl row, work 3 rows stocking
st. Cast off. Do not break yarn.
STiTch gloSSaRy
See page 43 for Helpful Hints.
2tog = Work K2tog or P2tog as
appropriate.
alt = Alternate(ing).
approx = Approximately.
Beg = Beginning.
c6B = Slip next 3 stitches onto a
cable needle and leave at back of
work. K3, then K3 from cable needle.
cont = Continue(ity).
Dec = Decrease(ing).
inc = Increase 1 stitch by knitting
into front and back of next stitch.
K = Knit.
K2tog = Knit next 2
stitches together.
M1 = Make 1 stitch by
picking up horizontal loop
lying before next stitch and
knitting into back of loop.
M1P = Make 1 stitch by
picking up horizontal loop
lying before next stitch and
purling into back of loop.
P = Purl.
P2tog = Purl next 2
stitches together.
Pat = Pattern.
Rep = Repeat.
Rem = Remaining.
RS = Right side.
Sl1 = Slip next stitch
knitwise.
Sl1P = Slip next stitch
purlwise.
Ssk =Slip next 2 stitches
knitwise one at a time. Pass
them back onto left-hand
needle, then knit through
back loops together.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
WS = Wrong side.
Cable Yoke Sweater 13
14 Cable Yoke Sweater
With WS of work facing and larger circular
needle, pick up through both loops of cast
off edge and knit 96 (100-120-128-152-
176) sts. (There will be ‘chain’ on RS of work).
1st row: (RS). Sl1P. K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to
last st. P1.
2nd row: Sl1P. P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to
last st. K1.
3rd row: Sl1P. P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to
last st. K1.
4th row: Sl1P. K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to
last st. P1.
Rep last 4 rows of Box St Pat until work
from last pick up row measures 8 ins [20.5
cm] for Short Version or 15 ins [38 cm] for
long Version, ending with a WS row. Cast
off.
With WS of work facing and smaller circular
needle, pick up through both loops of cast
off edge and knit 95 (99-119-127-151-
175) sts. (There will be ‘chain’on RS of work).
Proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end
of row.
2nd row: P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end
of row.
Rep last 2 rows (K1. P1) ribbing 3 times
more. Cast off in rib pat.
SlEEVES
With RS of work facing and larger double-
pointed needles, K39 (40-43-45-47-49)
from length of spare yarn for Right Sleeve.
Cast on 4 (6-8-8-12-14) sts for underarm.
Divide onto 3 needles. Join in rnd. 43 (46-
51-53-59-63) sts.
Knit 3 rnds. Cast off.
With WS of work facing and smaller
double-pointed needles, pick up through
both loops of cast off edge and knit 42 (44-
48-50-56-100) sts. (There will be ‘chain’ on
RS of work).
Cable Yoke Sweater 15
1st rnd: *K1. P1. Rep from * around.
Rep last rnd of (K1. P1) ribbing 5 times
more. Cast off in rib pat.
ToP yoKE
With WS of work facing, beg at one end of
Cable Yoke and larger circular needle, pick
up through both loops of side edge and
knit 153 (157-173-185-205-229) sts evenly
across top edge of Cable Yoke. (There will
be ‘chain’ on RS of work).
1st row: (RS). Sl1P. *P3. K1. Rep from * to
end of row.
2nd and alt rows: Sl1P. Knit all knit sts and
purl all purl sts as they appear.
3rd row: Sl1P. *P1. P2tog. K1. (P3. K1) twice.
Rep from * to last 8 (12-4-4-12-12) sts. P1.
P2tog. K1. (P3. K1) 1 (2-0-0-2-2) time(s).
140 (144-158-169-188-210) sts.
5th row: Sl1P. *P2. K1. P1. P2tog. K1. P3. K1.
Rep from * to last 7 (11-3-3-11-11) sts. P2.
K1. (P2tog. P1. K1) 1 (1-0-0-1-1) time. (P3.
K1) 0 (1-0-0-1-1) times. 127 (131-144-154-
171-191) sts.
7th row: Sl1P. *(P2. K1) twice. P1. P2tog. K1.
Rep from * to last 6 (10-3-3-10-10) sts. (P2.
K1) 2 (2-1-1-2-2) time(s). (P1. P2tog. K1) 0
(1-0-0-1-1) time. 115 (118-130-139-154-
172) sts.
9th row: Sl1P. *P2tog. K1. (P2. K1) twice.
Rep from * to last 6 (9-3-3-9-9) sts. P2tog.
K1. (P2. K1) 1 (2-0-0-2-2) time(s). 102 (105-
115-123-137-153) sts.
11th row: Sl1P. *P1. K1. P2tog. K1. P2. K1.
Rep from * to last 5 (8-2-2-8-8) sts. P1. K1.
(P2tog. K1) 1 (1-0-0-1-1) time. (P2. K1) 0 (1-
0-0-1-1) time. 89 (92-101-108-120-134) sts.
13th row: Sl1P. *(P1. K1) twice. P2tog. K1.
Rep from * to last 4 (7-2-2-7-7) sts. (P1. K1)
2 (2-1-1-2-2) time(s). (P2tog. K1) 0 (1-0-0-1-
1) time. 77 (79-87-93-103-115) sts.
14th row: As 2nd row.
Sizes M, l, Xl, 2/3Xl and 4/5Xl only:
15th row: Sl1P. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end
of row.
16th row: Sl1P. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end
of row.
Sizes 2/3Xl and 4/5Xl only: Rep last 2
rows of (K1. P1) ribbing (1-2) time(s) more.
all sizes: Cast off in rib pat.
FiniShing
Pin garment pieces to measurements. Cover
with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry.
Sew underarm seams.
Buttonhole band: Short Version only:
With WS of work facing and pair of needles,
pick up through both loops of side edge
and knit 51 (53-55-55-57-57) sts evenly up
right front edge. (There will be ‘chain’ on RS
of work).
2nd row: (RS). P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to
end of row.
16 Cable Yoke Sweater
Cable Yoke Sweater 17
3rd row: K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows of (K1. P1) ribbing until
work from pick up row measures 2 ins
[5 cm], ending with a WS row.
next row: (RS). Rib across 34 (36-38-38-
40-40) sts. Cast off 2 sts. Pat 10 sts
(including st on needle after cast off ). Cast
off 2 sts. Pat to end of row. (2 buttonholes).
next row: Rib across, casting on 2 sts over
cast off sts.
Cont in (K1. P1) ribbing until work from pick
up row measures 4 ins [10 cm], ending with
a WS row. Cast off in pat.
Button band: Short Version only: With
WS of work facing and pair of needles, pick
up through both loops of side edge and
knit 51 (53-55-55-57-57) sts evenly down
left front edge. (There will be ‘chain’ on RS
of work).
Work as given for Buttonhole band,
omitting references to buttonholes.
Buttonhole Band: long Version only:
With WS of work facing and pair of needles,
pick up through both loops of side edge
and knit 73 (75-77-77-79-79) sts evenly up
right front edge. (There will be ‘chain’ on RS
of work).
2nd row: (RS). P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to
end of row.
3rd row: K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows of (K1. P1) ribbing until
work from pick up row measures 2 ins
[5 cm], ending with a WS row.
next row: (RS). Rib across 56 (58-60-60-
62-62) sts. Cast off 2 sts. Pat 10 sts
(including st on needle after cast off ). Cast
off 2 sts. Pat to end of row. (2 buttonholes).
next row: Rib across, casting on 2 sts over
cast off sts.
Cont in (K1. P1) ribbing until work from pick
up row measures 4 ins [10 cm], ending with
a WS row. Cast off in pat.
Button band: long Version only:With WS
of work facing and pair of needles, pick up
through both loops of side edge and knit
73 (75-77-77-79-79) sts evenly down left
front edge.
Work as given for Buttonhole band,
omitting references to buttonholes.