Meet these three cleverly cabled sweaters today as we move forward into deep winter knitting. Cables are a favorite technique for me because they add so much texture and surface interest to simple shapes. Whether they are chunky and thick or complex and delicate, cables are guaranteed to keep you engaged! This week, I’d like to offer 30% off these patterns in my Ravelry Shop. Just enter the coupon code CABLES22 at checkout. Sale ends Friday, February 11, 2022
Brewster
This thick and lofty menswear piece is one of my favorite patterns ever and uses my favorite yarn, Hudson + West Co. Forge.
This snuggly, warm, cabled cardigan is just in time for the big cold! Brewster by Cheryl Toy is made for anyone who enjoys wrapping up in cables and shawl collars for the winter months ahead. This seamless cardigan is worked from the bottom up with clever button band and pocket construction. Brewster makes a statement in our new-for-fall 2020 mustard colorway, showing off the bands of vertical, textured cables.
Homespun garter and retro cables conjure up the City Light Bookstore in the 60’s and 70’s and wandering the foggy streets of San Francisco. Combine these clever cables with a wide shawl collar and classic bottom-up raglan shaping and you have Brewster, a cool, modern take on your Dad’s go-to sweater. Need more inspiration? Just have a look at this gorgeous shade card from Hudson + West Co!
Wendell Street
In the Wendell Street Pullover, the tradition of a classic fisherman’s knit meets clean American elegance in a cleverly cabled and modern reimagined maritime pullover.
Lush, rope-like cable motifs ripple through its yoke, slipping like water into ribbing as they move toward the hem. From a trendy funnel neck flow featured cables along the saddle shoulder devolving into ribs near the elbow and finishing with a cable detail at the wrist. Wendell Street is worked from the top down.
I love clever cables so I enjoyed exploring how they could devolve and slip into a simple ribbed fabric. Any fingering weight yarn will work for Wendell Street, though merino and merino blends tend to keep the cables cleaner.
Sestina
This feminine pullover definitely falls into the “complex and delicate” category! Cleverly cabled Sestina is featured in the Windward Collection by Knit Picks.
Highlighted with graceful, clever cables, this delicate garment brings out the feminine side of cables. Whether your style tends chic or bohemian, a modern silhouette and lyrical drape make Sestina a versatile layering piece or stand-alone wardrobe staple. The Sestina Pullover is a worked from the top down, with raglan sleeves and a wide scoop neck.
Who knew that rearranging stitches could be so much fun? I hope there will be some cleverly cabled projects in your tote bag this fall!
