Knitting pattern for Simply Cable Sweater by Lenes Knitwear
Simply Cable Sweater is an oversize raglan sweater with a turtleneck and a boxy fit. The neck is worked in rib and folded. The sleeves features a central cable which adds a unique touch to the sweater. Both sleeves and body are finished with wide ribbed edges.
If you have never worked cables before, the Simply Cable Sweater is a very good place to start, as the pattern includes written explanations for short rows and cables as well as charts.
Difficulty level: 3 out of 5
Language: You receive the digital pattern in English, German and Norwegian
The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here.
Designed by Lene Krogh for Lenes Knitwear.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
Measurements
Bust circumference (the finished sweater): 111 (115) 120 (125) 134 (144) 149 (154) cm / 43.75 (45.25) 47.25 (49.25) 52.75 (56.75) 58.75 (60.75) inches
To fit bust circumference: 80-85 (86-91) 92-98 (99-105) 106-114 (115-123) 124-130 (131-140) cm / 31.5-33.5 (33.75-35.75) 36.25-38.5 (39-41.25) 41.75-45 (45.25-48.5) 48.75-51.25 (51.5-55) inches
Length: 55 (57) 60 (62) 65 (67) 69 (71) cm / 21.75 (22.5) 23.5 (24.5) 25.5 (26.5) 27.25 (28) inches
Sleeve length: 47 (48) 49 (49) 48 (47) 46 (46) cm / 18.5 (19) 19.25 (19.25) 19 (18.5) 18 (18) inches
The fit is oversize with a positive ease of 20-25 cm / 7.75-9.75 inches, less in the largest sizes. The model in the picture is wearing a size M with 25 cm / 9.75 inches of positive ease.
Materials Önling No 20 + Önling No 10
Color A: 250 (250) 300 (350) 350 (400) 500 (500) g / (5) 6 (7) (8) 9 (10) 10 balls Önling No 20, 100% shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
Held together with
Color B: 125 (125) 150 (175) 200 (225) 250 (250) grams / 5 (5) 6 (7) 8 (9) 10 (10) balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace
Worked with one strand Önling No 20 and one strand Önling No 10 = two strands held together throughout.
Recommended circular needles size 4 and 5 mm / US 6 and 8, 80 cm / 32 in (use the magic loop method for small circumferences if preferred).
9 stitch markers
Stitch holders or stitch wires.
It may be beneficial to use markers in different colors to mark the transitions to the left and right sleeves.
Gauge 17 sts and 26 rows in stockinette stitch on 5 mm / US 8 needles = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches after washing and blocking.
Note! Only use the gauge swatch as a guide and measure your work as you go.
Procedure
The sweater is worked from the top down. First, the neck ribbing. Then, short rows and raglan increases are worked to shape the neckline. Raglan increases continue on the yoke. At the same time, cables are worked on the sleeves according to the chart. The work is divided for the body and sleeves, and the cables on the sleeves are continued. The sweater is finished with wide ribbed edges on the body and sleeves.
ABOUT PATTERNS FROM ÖNLING
All patterns from Önling are delivered digitally - and 95% of these will be sent immediately after purchase. Read more about how to get hold of your digital knitting pattern here.
The exception is patterns from Katrines Favorite Corner:
- When you buy a pattern for a design from Katrine's Favorite Corner, you will receive a digital pattern by mail (and in your Ravelry library). Please allow 1-2 days for your pattern to be sent, as this is handled manually by our brilliant customer service team. See the designs in question here.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Wool can last for years, but it requires good care. Washing is tough on your woolen garments and in general wool needs to be washed much less than other materials as it has a self-cleaning effect.
Find our instructions for how to wash your knitwear here.
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Simply Cable Sweater by Lenes Knitwear, knitting pattern (UK, DE, NO)
Knitting pattern for Simply Cable Sweater by Lenes Knitwear
Simply Cable Sweater is an oversize raglan sweater with a turtleneck and a boxy fit. The neck is worked in rib and folded. The sleeves features a central cable which adds a unique touch to the sweater. Both sleeves and body are finished with wide ribbed edges.
If you have never worked cables before, the Simply Cable Sweater is a very good place to start, as the pattern includes written explanations for short rows and cables as well as charts.
Difficulty level: 3 out of 5
Language: You receive the digital pattern in English, German and Norwegian
The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here.
Designed by Lene Krogh for Lenes Knitwear.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
Measurements
Bust circumference (the finished sweater): 111 (115) 120 (125) 134 (144) 149 (154) cm / 43.75 (45.25) 47.25 (49.25) 52.75 (56.75) 58.75 (60.75) inches
To fit bust circumference: 80-85 (86-91) 92-98 (99-105) 106-114 (115-123) 124-130 (131-140) cm / 31.5-33.5 (33.75-35.75) 36.25-38.5 (39-41.25) 41.75-45 (45.25-48.5) 48.75-51.25 (51.5-55) inches
Length: 55 (57) 60 (62) 65 (67) 69 (71) cm / 21.75 (22.5) 23.5 (24.5) 25.5 (26.5) 27.25 (28) inches
Sleeve length: 47 (48) 49 (49) 48 (47) 46 (46) cm / 18.5 (19) 19.25 (19.25) 19 (18.5) 18 (18) inches
The fit is oversize with a positive ease of 20-25 cm / 7.75-9.75 inches, less in the largest sizes. The model in the picture is wearing a size M with 25 cm / 9.75 inches of positive ease.
Materials Önling No 20 + Önling No 10
Color A: 250 (250) 300 (350) 350 (400) 500 (500) g / (5) 6 (7) (8) 9 (10) 10 balls Önling No 20, 100% shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
Held together with
Color B: 125 (125) 150 (175) 200 (225) 250 (250) grams / 5 (5) 6 (7) 8 (9) 10 (10) balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace
Worked with one strand Önling No 20 and one strand Önling No 10 = two strands held together throughout.
Recommended circular needles size 4 and 5 mm / US 6 and 8, 80 cm / 32 in (use the magic loop method for small circumferences if preferred).
9 stitch markers
Stitch holders or stitch wires.
It may be beneficial to use markers in different colors to mark the transitions to the left and right sleeves.
Gauge 17 sts and 26 rows in stockinette stitch on 5 mm / US 8 needles = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches after washing and blocking.
Note! Only use the gauge swatch as a guide and measure your work as you go.
Procedure
The sweater is worked from the top down. First, the neck ribbing. Then, short rows and raglan increases are worked to shape the neckline. Raglan increases continue on the yoke. At the same time, cables are worked on the sleeves according to the chart. The work is divided for the body and sleeves, and the cables on the sleeves are continued. The sweater is finished with wide ribbed edges on the body and sleeves.
ABOUT PATTERNS FROM ÖNLING
All patterns from Önling are delivered digitally - and 95% of these will be sent immediately after purchase. Read more about how to get hold of your digital knitting pattern here.
The exception is patterns from Katrines Favorite Corner:
- When you buy a pattern for a design from Katrine's Favorite Corner, you will receive a digital pattern by mail (and in your Ravelry library). Please allow 1-2 days for your pattern to be sent, as this is handled manually by our brilliant customer service team. See the designs in question here.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Wool can last for years, but it requires good care. Washing is tough on your woolen garments and in general wool needs to be washed much less than other materials as it has a self-cleaning effect.
Find our instructions for how to wash your knitwear here.
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
