A stunning cable-and-rib jumper for men, featuring a lush texture and cosy shawl-neck detailing.
Construction
Knit in pieces from the bottom up, with collar worked separately, and seamed. Set-in sleeves.
Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles.
Suitable Yarns
Shown in Classic 8 ply. Most Bendigo Woollen Mills 8 ply yarns, like Whisper 8 ply or Luxury 8 ply, would suit this pattern. (Equivalent yarns: DK or Light Worsted).
Accessories
1 pair each 3.25mm and 4.00mm knitting needles, or size needles to give correct tension, cable needle.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)

3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques you'll be employing
Cables. Keeping pattern correct while shaping.
Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
| To fit chest |
cm |
90-95 |
100-105 |
110-115 |
120-125 |
130-135 |
| Finished chest |
cm |
104 |
112 |
120 |
134 |
143 |
| Body length |
cm |
65 |
66 |
67 |
68 |
69 |
| Sleeve length |
cm |
48 |
48 |
48 |
48 |
48 |
|
Qty x 200g balls |
Classic 8 ply or equivalent 8 ply wool yarn |
5 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
Model wears size to fit 100-105cm in Classic 8 ply Silver.