Instant Download Knitting Pattern Women's Textured Sweater Jumper #1041
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Name
Lace and Cable Block-Patterned Sweater – Marle & Row
Craft
Knitting
Category
Sweater → Pullover
Suggested yarn weight
Double Knitting (DK) / 8-ply / #3 light
Gauge
30 stitches and approx 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 in over lace-and-cable block pattern on 5 mm needles, fabric not stretched.
Pattern for gauge
Main lace-and-cable block pattern panel as given for the body of the sweater, worked flat on 5 mm needles and lightly blocked without stretching.
Needle sizes (pattern uses)
– 3.75 mm straight needles (lower welt / rib)
– 5 mm straight needles (main body and sleeves in pattern)
– Set of four 3.75 mm double-pointed needles (neckband)
– Cable needle
Sizes
To fit bust:
Size 1: 84–89 cm / 33–35 in
Size 2: 91–97 cm / 36–38 in
Finished bust (approx, allowing comfortable ease):
Size 1: ~94 cm / 37 in
Size 2: ~102 cm / 40 in
Body length from shoulder: approx 66–67 cm / 26–26½ in
Sleeve length: approx 46 cm / 18 in
Yardage (approx)
(Assuming a typical pure-wool DK at about 110 m / 120 yds per 50 g ball.)
Size 1: 16 × 50 g ≈ 1760 m / 1925 yds
Size 2: 17 × 50 g ≈ 1870 m / 2045 yds
Total range for all sizes: from approx 1760 m / 1925 yds to 1870 m / 2045 yds.
Construction
Sweater is worked flat in pieces from the lower edge upwards.
Front and back are begun with a deep ribbed welt using smaller needles.
Body is then worked straight in the lace-and-cable block pattern to the armholes.
Front neck is shaped into a rounded opening within the pattern; the back is kept high and straight.
Sleeves are worked flat from ribbed cuffs upwards, with regular increases at the edges to form classic set-in sleeve heads, keeping pattern correct as stitches are added.
Shoulders are cast off and joined; sleeves are seamed and set into the armholes.
Stitches for the neckband are picked up around the neckline and worked in the round in Knit 1, Purl 1 rib on double-pointed needles, then cast off in rib for a neat, elastic edge.
Fabric Characteristics
Firm DK-weight wool fabric with strong stitch definition that shows cables, twists and eyelets clearly.
Lace-and-cable panel creates a richly textured but stable fabric that hangs straight rather than draping too softly.
Ribbed welts, cuffs and neckband give good elasticity and help the garment keep its shape over time.
Overall fabric is warm, resilient and well suited to everyday wear in cooler weather.
Images/Credits
Copyright Marle & Row, 2025.
Notes / Description
DK-weight wool pullover featuring a wide panel of lace and cable blocks framed by simple rib, with set-in sleeves and a tidy ribbed neckband. Worked flat in pieces with a firm DK gauge for crisp stitch definition and a warm, durable fabric, this sweater pairs easily with skirts, trousers or jeans for everyday wear. Designed for pure wool or wool-rich DK yarns.
Yarn Suggestions (DK wool / wool-blend)
Use Ravelry-recognised yarn lines; always swatch for the stated gauge.
UK / Europe
Rowan Pure Wool Superwash DK – 100% superwash wool, DK.
DROPS Karisma – 100% superwash wool, DK / 8-ply.
King Cole Merino Blend DK – 100% pure new superwash wool, DK.
Stylecraft Life DK – 75% acrylic, 25% wool, DK (budget wool-blend option).
US / Canada
Berroco Ultra Wool DK – 100% superwash wool, DK.
Cascade 220 Superwash Sport / DK – 100% superwash merino wool; often works at DK gauges (swatch to confirm).
Australia / New Zealand and other regions
DROPS Karisma, Stylecraft Life DK and King Cole Merino Blend DK are widely available via international stockists.
Any smooth-spun local 8-ply / DK 100% wool with approx 100–125 m per 50 g ball can be suitable if it matches the gauge.
Internationalisation helpers
Yarn weight equivalents:
UK / AUS / NZ: Double Knitting (DK) / 8-ply
US / Canada: DK / Light Worsted / #3
Garment term equivalents:
UK: jumper
US: pullover / sweater
Marle & Row Yarn Suggestion List Disclaimer
Yarn suggestions are options chosen to match the pattern’s yarn weight and the stitch definition needed for the texture. They are not endorsements. Always knit and measure a tension swatch and adjust needle size to match the stated tension. If your chosen yarn has different meterage per ball, you may need more or fewer balls than listed. Substitutions are at the knitter’s discretion.
