Knitting Pattern Women's Aran Cabled Coat #1205 Instant PDF Download

Textured Aran Cardigan with Cable & Bobble Panel — Knitting Pattern (PDF)

A longline Aran cardigan with a strong vertical centre panel of twisted stitches and bobbles, balanced by structured rib borders, integrated pockets, and classic set-in sleeves. This is a substantial, traditional outer-layer garment designed for warmth, durability, and visual weight.

What you’ll make

A full-length Aran cardigan worked flat in pieces, featuring a prominent central cable-and-bobble panel, ribbed fronts, inset pockets, shaped armholes, and a ribbed collar worked from held stitches.

Sizing / fit

To fit bust: 86 (91 : 97 : 102 : 107) cm [34 : 36 : 38 : 40 : 42 ins].

Finished garment measurement: 102 (108 : 113.5 : 119 : 125) cm [40 : 42½ : 44¾ : 47 : 49¼ ins].

Length: 78.5 (79.5 : 79.5 : 80.5 : 80.5) cm [31 : 31¼ : 31¼ : 31¾ : 31¾ ins].

Sleeve seam with cuff turned up: 41 cm [16¼ ins] (all sizes).

Yarn

Aran weight yarn.

Needles & notions

4.5 mm knitting needles, cable needle.

Tension (gauge)

28 stitches and 25 rows to 10 cm [4 ins] measured over pattern, unstretched, using 4.5 mm needles.

Recommended yarn:

Rowan Kid Classic — 29 (30 : 32 : 33 : 35) × 50 g balls.

Also suitable (currently available):

Sirdar Country Classic Aran, Hayfield Bonus Aran, Wendy With Wool Aran, Patons Wool Blend Aran, Stylecraft Life Aran, Lion Brand Wool-Ease, Cascade 220.

Construction notes

The cardigan is worked flat from the lower edge upwards in separate pieces. Fronts incorporate pockets during construction, with shaping for the front slope and armholes achieved through graduated decreases. Sleeves are worked flat and set in, and the collar is worked from held stitches and grafted for continuity. The design emphasises vertical texture and structural stitch definition typical of classic Aran garments.

Skill level

Intermediate.

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