Women's Cabled Crossover Cardigan 1130 - Knitting Pattern PDF - Instant Download

Instant Digital Knitting Pattern Download Tweed–Style Chunky Cabled Crossover Cardigan Jacket

A structured, button-front ladies jacket worked in a bold ribbed pattern, designed to sit neatly through the shoulders with straight sleeves and a clean, tailored outline. The garment is knitted flat in pieces and assembled, with subtle shaping at the armholes and neckline and a simple button fastening for everyday wear.

What you’ll make
A chunky-weight, hip-length ladies jacket with set-in sleeves, rib-patterned body, straight cuffs, and a front button closure.

Sizing / Fit
To fit bust: 32–34 (34–36, 36–38, 38–40) inches / 81–86 (86–91, 91–96, 96–101) centimetres.
Finished width: 38 (41, 44, 47) inches / 96 (104, 112, 119) centimetres.
Finished length: 17 (18, 19, 20) inches / 43 (46, 48, 51) centimetres.
Sleeve length: 16½ (17, 17½, 18) inches / 42 (43, 45, 46) centimetres.

Needles & notions
7 mm and 8 mm straight needles (or sizes required to achieve tension).
2 buttons.
Stitch marker.

Tension (gauge)
10½ stitches and 15 rows to 10 centimetres (4 inches) square over stocking stitch, using 8 mm needles.

Yarn
Chunky-weight wool or wool-blend yarn.

Recommended yarn:

Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Chunky —

5 (6, 7, 8) × 100 g balls.

Also suitable (currently available):

Sirdar Country Classic Chunky, Stylecraft Highland Heathers Chunky, West Yorkshire Spinners Retreat Chunky, Drops Andes, Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky.

Construction notes
The jacket is worked flat in separate pieces (back, right front, left front, and sleeves). Rib patterning is established after a plain border. Armholes and neck are shaped with simple cast-offs and decreases. Sleeves are increased evenly to the upper arm, then shaped at the cap. Pieces are sewn together and finished with buttons.

Skill level
Intermediate.

Images / Credits: Copyright Marle & Row, 2026.