Women's Lace and Bobble Sweater (Aran) - Knitting Pattern PDF - Instant Digital Download

Women's Lace and Bobble Sweater (Aran) - Knitting Pattern PDF - Instant Digital Download

A classic Aran pullover combining lace detail and bobble texture with a generous, easy fit and a neat ribbed crew neck.

What you’ll make

A long-sleeve, crew-neck sweater with ribbed hem and cuffs, textured lace-and-bobble patterning, set-in sleeves, and a picked-up ribbed neckband.

Sizing / fit

To fit bust: 76–81 (86–91, 97–102) cm [30–32 (34–36, 38–40) in].

Finished garment (actual chest): 99 (114, 129) cm [39 (45, 51) in].

Length to shoulders: 63 (66, 69) cm [25 (26, 27) in].

Sleeve length: 43 cm [17 in] (all sizes).

Fit note: the finished chest gives fairly generous ease. If you prefer a closer fit, consider the smaller size after checking measurements.

Yarn

Aran-weight yarn (UK Aran / US worsted), in a smooth yarn that shows lace and bobbles clearly.

Approx yarn quantity:

8 (8, 9) × 100 g balls

or

2 (2, 3) × 400 g balls

Needles & notions

4 mm (UK 8) knitting needles.

5 mm (UK 6) knitting needles.

Cable needle.

Stitch holders.

Tension (gauge)

18 stitches and 26 rows to 10 cm [4 in], measured over stocking stitch worked on 5 mm needles.

Recommended yarn:

Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted.

Also suitable (currently available):

UK / Ireland:

Stylecraft Special Aran.

Sirdar Country Classic Aran.

Hayfield Bonus Aran.

Wendy With Wool Aran.

Patons Wool Blend Aran (UK).

USA / Canada:

Cascade 220 Superwash.

Berroco Vintage.

Lion Brand Wool-Ease.

Europe:

DROPS Alaska.

Australia / New Zealand:

Bendigo Woollen Mills Rustic 10 ply.

International premium alternatives:

Malabrigo Rios.

Construction notes

The body begins with ribbing, then increases into the 24-row lace-and-bobble pattern repeat.

Back and Front are worked flat to the armholes and shoulders; the Front is shaped for a crew neck.

Sleeves are worked flat from ribbing, increased to shape, then cast off.

Neckband stitches are picked up around the neckline and worked in rib to finish.

Skill level

Intermediate (pattern repeats, bobbles, decreases, shaping, and picked-up rib neck finishing).

Images / Credits: Copyright Marle & Row, 2026.

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