Cable-Panel DK Cardigan Knitting Pattern (PDF) Instant Digital Download 1142

Cable-Panel DK Cardigan Knitting Pattern (PDF) Instant Digital Download

A classic V-neck cardigan in DK weight with bold cable columns, set-in sleeves, and a ribbed button band for a neat, structured finish.

What you’ll make

A fitted, button-front cardigan with pronounced cable panels and a clean, traditional silhouette.

Sizing / fit

Multiple sizes to fit bust 76–112 cm, with comfortable ease built into the finished bust; full size table is provided in the pattern PDF.

Yarn

Double Knitting (DK).

Option A (approx 65% acrylic / 20% wool / 15% nylon, 50 g ≈ 120–130 m): balls required per size (as printed): 9, 9, 10, 10, 11.

Option B (100% wool, superwash, 50 g = 125 m): balls required per size: 11, 12, 12, 13, 13, 14, 15.

Needles & notions

3 3/4 mm (UK 10) and 4 mm (UK 8) needles, cable needle, 5 buttons.

Tension (gauge)

13 sts and 16 rows to 5 cm (approx 2 in), measured over pattern.

Recommended yarn: Rowan Norwegian Wool (100% wool, 50 g = 125 m / 137 yd). Balls required per size: 11, 12, 12, 13, 13, 14, 15.

Also suitable (currently available): Stylecraft Life DK, West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK, Cascade 220 Superwash (DK), Drops Merino Extra Fine, Berroco Vintage DK, King Cole Merino Blend DK.

Construction notes

Worked flat in separate pieces (back, two fronts, sleeves), then seamed; ribbed button bands are worked separately and sewn on; cable patterning runs through the body sections.

Skill level

Intermediate (cables, shaping, seaming, button bands).

Images / Credits: Copyright Marle & Row, 202