Women's Zip-Collar Aran Cable Sweater 1102 - Knitting Pattern PDF - Instant Digital Download

Zip-Collar Aran Cable Sweater 1102 - Knitting Pattern PDF - Instant Digital Download

A longline Aran-style jumper with bold cables, double moss stitch panels, and a neat zip opening finished with a structured collar.

What you’ll make A ladies’ cable sweater with a centre-front zip opening, long sleeves, and a double moss stitch collar.

Sizing / fit To fit bust: 81–86 (86–91, 91–96) cm [32–34 (34–36, 36–38) in]. Finished chest circumference: 109 (114, 119) cm [43 (45, 47) in]. Length: 63 (66, 68) cm [25 (26, 27) in]. Sleeve length: 43 (44, 46) cm [17 (17½, 18) in].

Yarn Aran-weight yarn that meets the stated tension. Total yarn required: approx 900 (950, 1000) g (equivalent to 18 (19, 20) × 50 g balls, depending on size).

Needles & notions 4 mm needles (UK 8 / USA 6) and 5 mm needles (UK 6 / USA 8); cable needle; stitch holders; 13 cm [5 in] zip; sewing needle and thread for finishing.

Tension (gauge) 19 stitches × 24 rows = 10 cm [4 in] square in stocking stitch using 5 mm needles.

Recommended yarn: Sirdar Country Classic Aran — 9 (10, 10) × 100 g balls (choose the size that matches your bust).

Also suitable (currently available): Hayfield Bonus Aran, Patons Wool Blend Aran, Wendy With Wool Aran, Stylecraft Special Aran, DROPS Nepal, Cascade 220, Lion Brand Wool-Ease, Caron Simply Soft (held to match gauge), Malabrigo Worsted.

Construction notes Worked flat in pieces (back, two front sections, sleeves), then seamed. Collar is picked up and worked in double moss stitch. Zip is sewn into the centre-front opening.

Skill level Intermediate (cables, shaping, picking up stitches, zip insertion).

Images / Credits: Copyright Marle & Row, 2026.