Women's Cabled Aran Cardigan Jacket 1113 - Knitting Pattern - Instant Download - Marle & Row

What you’ll make: A classic Aran-weight cardigan with raglan sleeves, set-in Aran panels on body and sleeves, ribbed button bands with eight buttons, in-fabric pockets, and a shaped collar. Designed for crisp stitch definition and comfortable everyday wear.

Sizing / Measurements: To fit bust/chest 86–122 cm (34–48 ins). Actual garment 97–122 cm (38–48 ins). Length 61–71 cm (24–28 ins). Sleeve seam 43–47 cm (17–18½ ins).

Yarn: Aran-weight (worsted/10-ply). Recommended yarn: Rowan Kid Classic. Also suitable: any smooth Aran-weight wool or wool-blend with good cable definition.

Needles & notions: 3¼ mm and 4½ mm knitting needles; cable needle; 8 buttons; stitch holders/markers; tapestry needle.

Tension (gauge): 24 stitches × 26 rows = 10 cm [4 ins] over pattern using 4½ mm needles. Check your tension and adjust needle size if required.

Construction notes: Worked flat in pieces; pockets are worked as linings and faced; body and sleeves shaped for raglan armholes; collar is decreased for roll and sewn to neckline; button and buttonhole bands are worked separately and sewn on; seamed throughout.

Skill level: Intermediate (reading charts/panels, cables, shaping, finishing).

Yarn suggestions:
UK / Ireland: Rowan Kid Classic; Sirdar Hayfield Bonus Aran; Sirdar Country Classic Aran; Wendy With Wool Aran; Patons UK Wool Blend Aran.
USA / Canada: Cascade 220 Worsted; Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted; Red Heart Super Saver (for acrylic option); Malabrigo Rios (on the heavier side — swatch).
Europe: Drops Nepal; Katia Merino Aran; Schachenmayr Merino Extra Fine 120 (swatch).
Australia / New Zealand: Bendigo Woollen Mills Classic 10-ply; Heirloom Merino Magic 10-ply.
International premium alternatives: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (swatch for gauge); Biches & Bûches Le Gros Silk & Lambswool (swatch).

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