Cropped Cable Sweater by Salena Baca

Cropped Cable Sweater

Crochet
October 2022
Aran (8 wpi) ?
6.0 mm (J)
950 - 1695 yards (869 - 1550 m)
Small (Medium, Large, x Large)
US
English
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YARN
Lion Brand Yarn Heartland, Medium weight #4 yarn (100% Acrylic; 251 yds/230 m per 5 oz/142 g skein): Great Smoky Mountains
2.25 (2.75, 3.5, 4.25) skeins for Sweater
1.5 (2, 2.5) skeins for Sleeves

MATERIALS
US Size J/10 (6.00 mm) crochet hook
Yarn Needle
Measuring Tape
Stitch Markers

SIZE
Sweater (Bust, Length)
Small: 42” x 17”
Medium: 50” x 18.5”
Large: 58” x 20”
xLarge: 66” x 22”
Sleeve (Width, Length)
14” x 13.5”
16” x 15”
18” x 16.75”

GAUGE
12 hdc Sts = 4”
9.5 hdc rows = 4”

STITCH KEY
Ch(s) = chain(s)
Hdc = half double crochet
St(s) = stitch(es)
Sl St = slip stitch

SPECIALTY STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
BLO (Back Loop Only)
BPdc (Back Post Double Crochet): Work a Double crochet around the post of a stitch (inserting the hook from the back to the front and then to the back again).
FPdc (Front Post Double Crochet): Work a Double crochet around the post of a stitch (inserting the hook from the front to the back and then to the front again).
FPtc (Front Post Triple Crochet): Work a Triple crochet around the post of a stitch (inserting the hook from the front to the back and then to the front again).

NOTES
Sweater worked in pieces, from ribbing up, then sewn together when complete: Front Panel (rows), Back Panel (Rows), Sleeves (Rows)
Sleeves available in 3 sizes, by width and length, as desired. Width based on largest part of arm (follow size at least 2” larger). Length may be adjusted by adding or omitting rows as desired.
For best Sweater fit, follow pattern with bust at least 10” larger than actual measurements. Add or remove rows (in multiples of 4) to alter length.
Assembly schematic on last page.
Tips:
Use stitch markers to mark: tops of first & last stitch in each row, first & last stitches before cables on Front Panel of sweater.
For best results, block individual pieces before joining.