Women's Aran Cabled Leaf Sweater/Jumper #1178 - Knitting Pattern PDF - Instant Download - Marle & Row

Aran Cable Leaf Sweater — Knitting Pattern (PDF)

A structured Aran-weight sweater built around strong cable panels and a moss-stitch ground, designed with disciplined proportions and classical shaping. The fabric is substantial without being rigid, making this a practical, wearable garment for cooler weather rather than a purely decorative piece.

What you’ll make

A long-sleeved Aran-weight sweater with set-in sleeves, defined vertical cable panels, a moss-stitch background, and a picked-up neckband. The garment is worked flat in pieces and assembled.

Sizing / fit

Written for multiple adult sizes. Fit is classic and balanced, with size variation achieved through stitch counts, shaping rows, and armhole depth rather than altering the core cable motifs. Full measurements are provided in the pattern.

Yarn

Aran / Worsted-weight yarn (approximately 10-ply), suitable for structured cables and textured stitch patterns.

Needles & notions

4 mm and 5 mm needles (or sizes required to obtain gauge), cable needle, stitch holders, tapestry needle.

Tension (gauge)

18 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) in moss stitch on 5 mm needles.

Recommended yarn:
Patons Wool Blend Aran — Yarn quantities (100 g balls): 8 (8) (9).

Also suitable (currently available):
Wendy With Wool Aran, Stylecraft Special Aran, Sirdar Hayfield Bonus Aran, Rowan Alpaca Classic, Cascade 220 Worsted, Lion Brand Wool-Ease, Drops Alaska.

Construction notes

The sweater is worked flat with cables integrated into a moss-stitch background throughout. Sleeves are set in, and the neckband is picked up and worked after assembly. Pattern logic is consistent across all pieces, making the construction clear and systematic for confident knitters.

Skill level

Confident / intermediate.

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