The shawl collar can be worn up or folded back in this classic cabled cardigan.

Skill Level
Experienced

Sizes
XS (S, M/L, XL, 2XL).
Shown in size S, average length; see Notes.

Finished Measurements
Bust: 36 (41½, 47¼, 52¾, 58½)“, with 2” front bands overlapped
Length:
Petite: 24½ (25, 25½, 26, 26½)”
Average: 26 (26½, 27, 27½, 28)“
Tall: 28 (28½, 29, 29½, 30)”

Yarn
Big Liberty Wool by Classic Elite Yarns
(100% washable wool; 50 g = approx 82 yards)
1049 Slate
Petite: 15 (17, 19, 21, 24) balls
Average: 16 (18, 20, 22, 25) balls
Tall: 17 (19, 21, 24, 26) balls

Needles
Circular knitting needles (32” or longer) in sizes US 7 and 8 (4.5 and 5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Other Materials
Cable needle (cn)
Stitch markers
5 (6, 7) 1” buttons for petite (average, tall) length

Gauge
20 sts and 26 rows = 4” in Diamond Cable patt from chart using larger needle; 11 rib sts of each front band meas about 2” wide using larger needle. Take time to save time, check your gauge.