This modern boys sweater features an intricate braided cable yoke worked seamlessly from the neck down using the contiguous method. The pattern includes full charted motifs, detailed shoulder shaping with short rows, and sleeve cap shaping for a polished finish. Sized from 12 months up to 14 years with yarn requirements listed for every size, this pattern is perfect if you enjoy textured stitchwork and fitted shaping. Follow the step-by-step instructions and charts to create a classic, wearable sweater.
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— Overview :
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“Theory of braids” boy’s sweater is worked from the neck down completely seamless in the round, using the contiguous method.
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Sizes: 12 mos; 18–24 mos; 3 yrs (4 yrs; 5 yrs; 6–7 yrs) (8–9 yrs; 10–12 yrs; 12–14 yrs) in the indicated order.
— Needles and Materials :
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yarn Cariaggi– Piuma Cashmere (100% cashmere; 100 g – 320 m [3.53 ounces – 350 yards]); circular knitting needles 2.5 mm [US1.5] and 4.0 mm [US6] or other appropriate size to obtain gauge; stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder, spare circular, extra cords or a piece of auxiliary yarn; cable needles.
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Size chart (Chest circumference cm[in] and Total yarn amount needed g[oz]) for sizes 12 mos through 12–14 yrs are listed in the pattern table.
— Gauge :
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26 sts and 30 rows/rounds = 10x10 cm [4x4 in], in Main Pattern on 4.0 mm [US6] needles, after blocking and stretched.
— Pattern Stitch Notes and Increases :
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pfb – purl the same stitch through front and back (1 increased).
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RLI = right-leaning lifted increase: insert right needle into stitch one row below next stitch and knit this additional stitch, then work next stitch as indicated.
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RLI-p = right-leaning lifted purl-wise increase: insert right needle into stitch one row below next stitch and purl this additional stitch, then work next stitch as indicated.
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k2tog-L: knit 2 together left-leaning – insert the right-hand needle into the first stitch knit-wise. Still keeping the first stitch on the left needle, insert the right-hand needle into the second stitch and knit it through the back loop. Pull the resulting stitch between the first and the second stitch in front of work. Now, release the first stitch from the left needle, tightening the working yarn so that the new stitch sits tightly next to the adjacent stitch. Let the second stitch slide off of the left needle.
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LLI = left-leaning lifted increase: insert left needle into stitch two rows below the stitch just worked, lift stitch onto left needle and knit this additional stitch.
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LLI-p = left-leaning lifted purl increase: insert left needle into stitch two rows below the stitch just worked, lift stitch onto left needle and purl this additional stitch.
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BoR = beginning of the round. cn = cable needle. k2tog = knit 2 stitches together. k = knit. p = purl. p2tog = purl 2 stitches together. p2tog-tbl = purl 2 sts together through the back loop. RS = right side (outside) of the fabric. st(s) = stitch(es). WS = wrong side (inside) of the fabric.
— Main pattern charts :
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Charts indicate the order of work for the cable pattern on the circular yoke. All rounds are shown in the charts; charts are read from bottom to top and worked from right to left for rounds and RS rows, from left to right for WS rows.
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Written-out instructions for the stitch pattern are only given for parts worked on the right side of the fabric. Adding height in the back is accomplished with short row shaping, working alternatingly on the right and wrong side of the fabric in turned rows. While working on the wrong side, work all stitches as they appear – knit the knits, and purl the purls. Increasing stitches* – when working in the round, stitches are increased by working LLI. When working in back-and-forth-rows with turning, work LLI in RS rows, and work LLI-p in WS rows.
— Order of Work :
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This pattern contains instructions for the following sizes in the indicated order: 12 mos; 18–24 mos; 3 yrs (4 yrs; 5 yrs; 6–7 yrs) (8–9 yrs; 10–12 yrs; 12–14 yrs).
— Begin of work :
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Using 2.75 mm [US1.5] needles, cast on 88; 88; 88 (94; 94; 94) (94; 110; 110) sts, join into the round without twisting, and place a BoR marker to indicate the beginning of the round.
Round 1 :
Work Round 1 as follows: slip BoR marker to right needle, work 17 sts according to sleeve ribbing chart, place marker 1 (left sleeve) p2; 2; 2 (2; 2; 2) (2; 2; 2), ko; o; o (o; o; o) (o; 2; 2), po; o; o (o; o; o) (o; 2; 2), work 23; 23; 23 (26; 26; 26) (26; 26; 26) st(s) according to Body Ribbing Chart #1; 1; 1 (2; 2; 2) (2; 2; 2), p2; 2; 2 (2; 2; 2) (2; 2; 2), ko; o; o (o; o; o) (o; 2; 2), po; o; o (o; o; o) (o; 2; 2) (Back), work 17 sts according to sleeve ribbing chart, place marker 3 (right sleeve) p2; 2; 2 (2; 2; 2) (2; 2; 2), ko; o; o (o; o; o) (o; 2; 2), po; o; o (o; o; o) (o; 2; 2), work 23; 23; 23 (26; 26; 26) (26; 26; 26) st(s) according to Body Ribbing Chart #1; 1; 1 (2; 2; 2) (2; 2; 2), p2; 2; 2 (2; 2; 2) (2; 2; 2), ko; o; o (o; o; o) (o; 2; 2), po; o; o (o; o; o) (o; 2; 2) (Front).
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Work neckline ribbing in the established pattern according to the respective charts. Work Rounds 1–6 once, then work Round 7 (increases) of the chart. Change to 4.0 mm [US6] needles and continue. Work Round 8 of the appropriate ribbing chart, then proceed with shoulder line shaping as follows:
Row 1 :
slip BoR marker to right needle, work 21 sts according to Round 1 of the Sleeve Chart (left sleeve), slip marker 1 to right needle, LLI, work 2; 2; 2 (2; 2; 2) (2; 6; 6) sts according to Round 1 of Shoulder Line Shaping Chart #1 for the appropriate size, place marker C1, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to Round 1 of Body/Main Part Chart, place marker C2, work 2; 2; 2 (2; 2; 2) (2; 2; 2) sts according to Round 1 of Shoulder Line Shaping Chart #2 for the appropriate size, RLI, slip marker 2 to right needle, work 21 sts according to Round 1 of the Sleeve Chart (right sleeve), slip marker 3 to right needle, LLI, work 2; 2; 2 (2; 2; 2) (2; 6; 6) sts according to Round 1 of Shoulder Line Shaping Chart #1 for the appropriate size, place marker C3, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to Round 1 of Body/Main Part Chart, place marker C4, work 2; 2; 2 (2; 2; 2) (2; 6; 6) sts according to Round 1 of Shoulder Line Shaping Chart #2 for the appropriate size, RLI.
Row 2 :
slip BoR marker to right needle, work 21 sts according to the respective next round of the Left Sleeve chart, slip marker 1 to right needle, LLI, work sts according to the respective next round of Shoulder Line Shaping Chart #1 for the appropriate size to marker C1, slip marker C1 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C2 to right needle, work sts according to the respective next round of Shoulder Line Shaping Chart #2 for the appropriate size to marker 2, RLI, slip marker 2 to right needle, work 21 sts according to the respective next round of the Right Sleeve chart, slip marker 3 to right needle, LLI, work sts according to the respective next round of Shoulder Line Shaping Chart #1 for the appropriate size to marker C3, slip marker C3 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C4 to right needle, work in the established pattern to BoR marker, RLI.
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Repeat Row 2 another 6; 6; 6 (6; 6; 8) (8; 8; 8) times, working the stitch patterns in the established manner, following either the charts or the respective written-out instructions. Work the stitches gained through increases in the manner shown in the respective chart for the appropriate size.
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For a better fit of the garment, raise the back neck as follows.
Next Row 3 :
continuing shoulder line shaping and begin of short-row shaping to raise the back neck: slip BoR marker to right needle, work 21 sts according to the respective next round of the Left Sleeve chart, slip marker 1 to right needle, LLI, work sts according to the respective next round of Shoulder Line Shaping Chart #1 for the appropriate size to marker C1, slip marker C1 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C2 to right needle, work sts according to the respective next round of Shoulder Line Shaping Chart #2 for the appropriate size to marker 2, RLI, slip marker 2 to right needle, work 21 sts according to the respective next round of the Right Sleeve chart, slip marker 3 to right needle, LLI, work 3; 3; 3 (3; 3; 2) (2; 2; 2) sts of the charted pattern, turn work to wrong side, slip 1 stitch purl-wise to right needle, leading the working yarn in back of the stitch, above the right needle. Tighten the working yarn so that the stitch on the right needle sits on the needle with two legs visible (Double stitch) = 3 sts increased.
Next Row 4 :
Continue working on the wrong side of the fabric. Work in the established pattern to marker 3, RLI-p, slip marker 3 to right needle, work 21 sts according to the respective next round of the Right Sleeve chart, slip marker 2 to right needle, LLI-p, work in the established pattern to marker C2, slip marker C2 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C1 to right needle, work in the established pattern to marker 1, RLI-p, slip marker 1 to right needle, work 21 sts according to the respective next round of the Left Sleeve chart, slip BoR marker to right needle, LLI-p, work 3; 3; 3 (3; 3; 2) (2; 2; 2) sts of the charted pattern, turn work to right side, slip 1 stitch knit-wise to right needle, leading the working yarn in back of the stitch, above the right needle. Tighten the working yarn so that the stitch on the right needle sits on the needle with two legs visible (Double stitch) = 4 sts increased.
Next Row 5 :
Continue working on the right side of the fabric. Work in the established pattern to BoR marker, RLI, slip BoR marker to right needle, work 21 sts according to the respective next round of the Left Sleeve chart, slip marker 1 to right needle, LLI, work in the established pattern to marker C1, slip marker C1 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C2 to right needle, work in the established pattern to marker 2, RLI, slip marker 2 to right needle, work 21 sts according to the respective next round of the Right Sleeve chart, slip marker 3 to right needle, LLI, work in the established pattern to the Double stitch, knit both legs of the Double stitch together as one, work 4; 4; 4 (4; 4; 3) (3; 3; 3) sts of the charted pattern, turn work to wrong side, slip 1 stitch purl-wise to right needle, leading the working yarn in back of the stitch, above the right needle. Tighten the working yarn so that the stitch on the right needle sits on the needle with two legs visible (Double stitch) = 4 sts increased.
Next Row 6 :
Continue working on the wrong side of the fabric. Work in the established pattern to marker 3, RLI-p, slip marker 3 to right needle, work 21 sts according to the respective next round of the Right Sleeve chart, slip marker 2 to right needle, LLI-p, work in the established pattern to marker C2, slip marker C2 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C1 to right needle, work in the established pattern to marker 1, RLI-p, slip marker 1 to right needle, work 21 sts according to the respective next round of the Left Sleeve chart, slip BoR marker to right needle, LLI-p, then work in the established pattern to the Double stitch, purl both legs of the Double stitch together as one, work 4; 4; 4 (4; 4; 3) (3; 3; 3) sts of the charted pattern, turn work to right side, slip 1 stitch knit-wise to right needle, leading the working yarn in back of the stitch, above the right needle. Tighten the working yarn so that the stitch on the right needle sits on the needle with two legs visible (Double stitch) = 4 sts increased.
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Continue shoulder line shaping increases (Rows 5–6), at the same time working short rows to raise the back neck, working more turned rows in steps of the numbers given for each size in the pattern text.
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In the short row turning spots, slip the respective stitch and later knit or purl its both legs together, depending on the side of the fabric – knit both legs together in knit rows, and purl them together in purl rows.
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Check the number of short rows worked to raise the back neck. After having completed all short rows to raise the back neck, the respective current row on the Back and Front of the sweater should have the same row number in the Body/Main Part Chart.
— Continue for sizes 12 mos, 18–24 mos, 3 yrs only :
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Continue short row shaping to raise the back neck and at the same time, work the sleeve cap. Sleeve cap shaping is worked according to the chart for the respective size. Charts are read from the bottom to the top, beginning from Row/Round 1, from right to left for rounds and RS rows, from left to right for WS rows.
— Round 7 :
Round 7 :
Continue working on the right side of the fabric. Work in the established pattern to BoR marker, slip BoR marker to right needle, LLI, work 21 sts from Sleeve Cap chart, RLI, slip marker 1 to right needle, work in the established pattern to marker C1, slip marker C1 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C2 to right needle, work in the established pattern to marker 2, slip marker 2 to right needle, LLI, work 21 sts from Sleeve Cap chart, RLI, slip marker 3 to right needle, work in the established pattern to the Double stitch, knit both legs of the Double stitch together as one, work 1; 2; 4 (0; 0; 0) (0; 0; 0) st(s) according to the chart, turn work to wrong side, slip 1 stitch purl-wise to right needle, leading the working yarn in back of the stitch, above the right needle. Tighten the working yarn so that the stitch on the right needle sits on the needle with two legs visible (Double stitch) = 4 sts increased.
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Incorporate the stitches gained through increases into the stitch pattern according to the respective charts for the Left and Right Sleeve Cap.
Round 8 :
Continue working on the wrong side of the fabric. Work in the established pattern to marker 3, slip marker 3 to right needle, work 21 sts from Sleeve Cap chart, slip marker 2 to right needle, work in the established pattern to marker C2, slip marker C2 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C1 to right needle, work in the established pattern to marker 1, slip marker 1 to right needle, work 21 sts from Sleeve Cap chart, slip BoR marker to right needle, then work in the established pattern to the Double stitch, purl both legs of the Double stitch together as one, work 1; 2; 4 (0; 0; 0) (0; 0; 0) st(s) according to the chart, turn work to right side, slip 1 stitch knit-wise to right needle, leading the working yarn in back of the stitch, above the right needle. Tighten the working yarn so that the stitch on the right needle sits on the needle with two legs visible (Double stitch).
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Continue sleeve increases (Rounds 7–8), at the same time working short rows to raise the back neck, working more turned rows in steps of the numbers provided per size in the pattern text.
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For size 12 mos: 2, 4 sts. For size 18–24 mos: 4 sts. For size 3 yrs: 0 sts.
Next Round 9 :
Continue working on the right side of the fabric. Knit both legs of the Double stitch together as one. Work in the established pattern to BoR marker, slip BoR marker to right needle, LLI, work 21 sts according to the respective next round of the Left Sleeve chart, RLI, slip marker 1 to right needle, work in the established pattern to marker C1, slip marker C1 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart. Slip marker C2 to right needle, work in the established pattern to marker 2, slip marker 2 to right needle, LLI, work 21 sts according to the respective next round of the Right Sleeve chart, RLI, slip marker 3 to right needle, work in the established pattern to marker C3, and while doing so, after having knitted both legs of the second Double Stitch together, place marker N1. Slip marker C3 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C4 to right needle, work in the established pattern to BoR marker = 4 sts increased.
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While working the short rows, the BoR is shifted. In the following section, marker N1 indicates where to begin working the stitch pattern in the next row. The original BoR marker stays in place since all instructions regarding increases etc. are being continued, but the stitch pattern will begin at marker N1.
— For sizes 4 yrs; 5 yrs; 6–7 yrs; 8–9 yrs; 10–12 yrs; 12–14 yrs only :
Next Round 7 :
Continue working on the right side of the fabric. Knit both legs of the Double stitch together as one. Work in the established pattern to BoR marker, RLI, slip BoR marker to right needle, work 21 sts according to the respective next round of the Left Sleeve chart, slip marker 1 to right needle, LLI, work in the established pattern to marker C1, slip marker C1 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart. Slip marker C2 to right needle, work in the established pattern to marker 2, RLI, slip marker 2 to right needle, work 21 sts according to the respective next round of the Right Sleeve chart, slip marker 3 to right needle, LLI, work in the established pattern to marker C3, and while doing so, after having knitted both legs of the second Double Stitch together, place marker N1. Slip marker C3 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C4 to right needle, work in the established pattern to BoR marker, RLI = 5 sts increased.
Next Round 8 :
slip BoR marker to right needle, work 21 sts according to the respective next round of the Left Sleeve chart, slip marker 1 to right needle, LLI, work in the established pattern to marker C1, slip marker C1 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C2 to right needle, work in the established pattern to marker 2, RLI, slip marker 2 to right needle, work 21 sts according to the respective next round of the Right Sleeve chart, slip marker 3 to right needle, LLI, work in the established pattern to marker C3, slip marker C3 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C4 to right needle, work in the established pattern to BoR marker, RLI = 4 sts increased.
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Repeat Round 8 another 0; 0; 0 (0; 4; 4) (6; 7; 9) times, working the stitch patterns in the established manner, following either the charts or the respective written-out instructions. Work the stitches gained through increases in the manner shown in the respective chart for the appropriate size.
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You should now have 21 sts each for each shoulder, and 68; 72; 76 (87; 95; 99) (103; 115; 119) st(s) each for Front and Back. Total stitch count – 178; 186; 194 (216; 232; 240) (248; 272; 280) sts.
— Working the sleeves :
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Work one round even in the established pattern over an unchanged stitch count, moving the BoR marker and marker 2 – 2 sts to the left, and markers 1 and 3 – 2 sts to the right. This yields 17 sts each for each shoulder, while the outmost 2 knit sts at both sides of the shoulder are allocated to the Front and Back.
Round 1 :
slip BoR marker to right needle, LLI, for sizes 12 mos, 18–24 mos, 3 yrs: 17 sts according to the next round of the Sleeve Cap chart, for the remaining sizes: work 17 sts according to Round 1 of the Sleeve Cap chart, for all sizes: RLI, slip marker 1 to right needle, k2, p1, work in the established pattern to marker C1, slip marker C1 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C2 to right needle, work in the established pattern to 3 sts before marker 2, p1, k2, slip marker 2 to right needle, LLI, for sizes 12 mos, 18–24 mos, 3 yrs: work 17 sts according to the next round of the Sleeve Cap chart, for the remaining sizes: work 17 sts according to Round 1 of the Sleeve Cap chart, for all sizes: RLI, slip marker 3 to right needle, k2, p1, work in the established pattern to marker C3, slip marker C3 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C4 to right needle, work in the established pattern to 3 sts before BoR marker, p1, k2 = 4 sts increased.
Round 2 :
Work even in the established pattern over an unchanged stitch count.
Round 3 :
slip BoR marker to right needle, LLI, work sts according to the next round of the Sleeve Cap chart, RLI, slip marker 1 to right needle, k2, p1, work in the established pattern to marker C1, slip marker C1 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C2 to right needle, work in the established pattern to 3 sts before marker 2, p1, k2, slip marker 2 to right needle, LLI, work sts according to the next round of the Sleeve Cap chart, RLI, slip marker 3 to right needle, k2, p1, work in the established pattern to marker C3, slip marker C3 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C4 to right needle, work in the established pattern to 3 sts before BoR marker, p1, k2 = 4 sts increased.
Round 4 :
Work even in the established pattern over an unchanged stitch count.
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Repeat Rounds 3–4 another 10; 10; 11 (12; 11; 13) (13; 15; 16) times as indicated for sizes, continuing shaping the armhole and sleeve cap according to Shoulder Line Shaping Charts #1 and 2 and Sleeve Cap Chart for the appropriate size. In this section, stitches will be increased not only in the sleeve, but also in the Body of the sweater, to both sides of the sleeve, as shown in the charts.
Round 5 :
slip BoR marker to right needle, LLI, work sts according to the next round of the Sleeve Cap chart for the Left Sleeve, RLI, slip marker 1 to right needle, work sts according to the respective next round of Shoulder Line Shaping Chart #1 for the appropriate size to marker C1, slip marker C1 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C2 to right needle, work sts according to the respective next round of Shoulder Line Shaping Chart #2 for the appropriate size to marker 2, slip marker 2 to right needle, LLI, work sts according to the next round of the Sleeve Cap chart for the Right Sleeve, RLI, slip marker 3 to right needle, work sts according to the respective next round of Shoulder Line Shaping Chart #1 for the appropriate size to marker C3, slip marker C3 to right needle, work 28; 28; 28 (31; 31; 31) (31; 31; 31) sts according to the respective next round of the Body/Main Part Chart, slip marker C4 to right needle, work sts according to the respective next round of Shoulder Line Shaping Chart #2 for the appropriate size to BoR marker = 8 sts increased.
Round 6 :
Work even in the established pattern over an unchanged stitch count.
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Repeat Rounds 5–6 another 0; 1; 1 (1; 3; 2) (3; 3; 3) time(s) as indicated for sizes. Next Round – sleeve division: slip BoR marker to right needle, transfer 43; 45; 47 (49; 51; 53) (55; 59; 61) sts (Left Sleeve) to a stitch holder, piece of waste yarn or spare cord for holding, cast on 15; 10; 8 (8; 9; 9) (15; 10; 15) sts, slip marker 1 to right needle, work over the sts of the Back to marker 2 in the established pattern, slip marker 2 to right needle, transfer 43; 45; 47 (49; 51; 53) (55; 59; 61) sts (Right Sleeve) to a stitch holder, piece of waste yarn or spare cord for holding, cast on 15; 10; 8 (8; 9; 9) (15; 10; 15) sts, slip marker 3 to right needle, work over the sts of the Front to BoR marker in the established pattern. After having divided for the sleeves, you should have 178; 180; 184 (206; 232; 236) (260; 274; 292) st(s).
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Transfer the BoR marker and marker 2 – 0; 2; 4 (4; 2; 2) (0; 3; 0) sts to the right, and markers 1 and 3 – 0; 2; 4 (4; 2; 2) (0; 3; 0) sts to the left.
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Continue working in the round in the earlier established pattern, working the sections between the BoR marker and markers 1, 2 and 3 in the Side Panel insert pattern as follows with size-specific side panel insert charts indicated in the pattern.
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Work until piece has either reached a length of 15; 18; 22 (26; 31; 33) (35; 39; 45) cm [5.9; 7; 8.7 (10.2; 12.2; 13) (13.8; 15.4; 17.7) in] from sleeve division, or is 3; 3; 3 (4; 4; 4) (5; 5; 5) cm [1.2; 1.2; 1.2 (1.6; 1.6; 1.6) (2; 2; 2) in] shorter than desired length, remove all markers, in the following odd-numbered round, change to 2.5 mm [US1.5] needles and continue, working ribbing as follows: Over the stitches between marker N1 and the BoR marker, continue the stitch pattern of the previous round.
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Work all sts in the established pattern, while in the first round of ribbing, working as follows: work the 6 knit sts as “k2, p2, k2”; work the 3 purl sts as “p1, p2tog”; work the 4 purl sts as “p2tog, p2tog”.
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When the ribbing has reached a height of 3; 3; 3 (4; 4; 4) (5; 5; 5) cm [1.2; 1.2; 1.2 (1.6; 1.6; 1.6) (2; 2; 2) in], bind off all sts.
— Working the Right sleeve :
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Take up the previously held sleeve sts with 4.0 mm [US6] needles. Right side facing, join new working yarn, place BoR marker, work 15; 10; 8 (8; 9; 9) (15; 10; 15) sts into the corresponding sts of the side insert panel of the sweater, working knit stitches into knit stitches and purl stitches into purl stitches. Place marker 1, work the stitches of the Right Sleeve in the established pattern according to the pattern report in the chart (see pattern repeat framed in Red in Sleeve Cap Chart). Work the newly cast-on underarm sts of the Side Panel in the indicated order for the Side Panel in the appropriate size. You should now have a total of 58; 55; 55 (57; 60; 62) (70; 69; 76) sts.
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Move the BoR marker – 0; 0; 0 (0; 2; 2) (0; 0; 0) sts to the right, marker 1 – 0; 0; 0 (0; 2; 2) (0; 0; 0) sts to the left.
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Work 8; 10; 10 (12; 12; 14) (14; 14; 16) rounds in the established pattern.
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Now, continue as follows for sizes 12 mos, 18–24 mos, 3 yrs, 4 yrs: Decrease round: slip BoR marker to right needle, p2tog, then work the sts of the Side Panel Insert in the earlier established pattern to 2 sts before marker 1, p2tog-tbl, slip marker 1 to right needle, then work in the established pattern to BoR marker = 2 sts decreased.
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For the remaining sizes: Decrease round: slip BoR marker to right needle, work sts of the Side Panel Insert in the earlier established pattern, slip marker 1 to right needle, p2tog, then work the sts of the Right Sleeve in the established pattern to 2 sts before the BoR marker, p2tog-tbl = 2 sts decreased.
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For all sizes: Repeat decreases in every 8th; 10th; 10th (12th; 12th; 14th) (14th; 14th; 16th) round another 3; 1; 1 (0; 1; 0) (2; 1; 4) time(s) as indicated for sizes.
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You should now have a total of 50; 51; 51 (55; 56; 60) (64; 65; 66) sts. Continue in the established pattern until sleeve has either reached a length of 40, 41 (42, 43, 44) (45, 46, 47) cm [15.75, 16.1 (16.5, 17, 17.3) (17.7, 18.15, 18.5) in] from begin of armhole, or is 5 cm [2 in] shorter than desired sleeve length.
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In the following odd-numbered round, change to 2.5 mm [US1.5] needles and continue, working “k2, p2” ribbing as follows: work all sts in the established pattern, while in the first round of ribbing, working as follows: work the 6 knit sts as “k2, p2, k2”; work the 3 purl sts as “p1, p2tog”; work the 4 purl sts as “p2tog, p2tog”. When the ribbing has reached a height of 5 cm [2 in], bind off all sts.
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Work the Left Sleeve the same way.
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Moisten the sweater, and block on an even horizontal surface, leaving pinned until completely dry. Happy knitting! ☺
— Charts and Stitch Pattern References :
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Body ribbing Chart #1, Body ribbing Chart #2, Sleeve ribbing chart, Center part charts for sizes, Center part charts for larger sizes, Stitch pattern for upper arm chart, Side panel insert Chart #1 and Chart #2, Shoulder line shaping charts, Sleeve Cap chart and other charts are provided in the pattern pages and should be followed exactly. Rounds 1–8 written guidance for charts is provided below each chart on the chart pages.
This elegant braided yoke sweater is a timeless piece with detailed cable work and thoughtful shaping for a perfect fit. Whether you knit it for a child or as a cherished gift, the textured pattern and clean finishing will make it a favorite in any wardrobe. Enjoy the meditative process of cable knitting and the satisfaction of a beautifully finished garment. 🧶✨
