The Ginger Sweater is a wonderfully soft, roomy sweater with a beautiful cable pattern. The high neck, hem & cuffs are worked in twisted rib stitch. The sweater is knitted seamlessly from top to bottom. First the collar is worked, followed by the yoke where German Short Rows are used for shaping the neckline. The rest of the sweater (yoke, body and sleeves) is worked in the round. Ginger is the perfect winter knit. A sweater you want to live in during the cold months.
The pattern of the Ginger Sweater was first released in December 2022. As it was one of my ‘earlier’ patterns, I decided to give it an update and add more sizes at the same time.
The Ginger Sweater is part of the growing Ginger collection. Each passing year witnesses the addition of new designs, every one of them incorporating the same elegant cable pattern. The collection already includes the following patterns:
- the Ginger Sweater (adults)
- the Ginger Sweater (junior)
- the Ginger Hat
- the Ginger Headband
- the Ginger Shawl
- the Ginger Scarf
- the Ginger Mittens
- the Ginger Neck (adults)
- the Ginger Neck (junior)
The Ginger Sweater is an oversized sweater with a positive ease of approx. 15 - 16.5 cm [6 - 6.5 inches] compared to the body bust circumference. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference (of the body) of approx. 74 (84) 94 (104) 114 (124) 134 (144) 155 cm [29.25 (33) 37 (41) 45 (48.75) 52.75 (56.75) 61 inches] respectively. Keep in mind that the final measurements of the sweater already take these extra 15 - 16.5 cm [6 - 6.5 inches] into account. Ease is a personal preference. Take the necessary measurements to determine the right size for you before you start knitting.
Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Bust circumference: finished sweater:
90 (100) 110 (120) 130 (140) 150 (160) 170 cm
35.5 (39.25) 43.25 (47.25) 51.25 (55) 59 (63) 67 inches
Length: measured at center back, excl. neck, incl. hem:
56 (57) 59 (61) 62 (63) 63.5 (66) 67 cm
22 (22.5) 23.25 (24) 24.5 (24.75) 25 (26) 26.5 inches
Sleeve length: measured under the armhole opening, incl. cuff:
41 (42) 41.5 (42.5) 42 (39.5) 39.5 (41.5) 41.5 cm
16.25 (16.5) 16.25 (16.75) 16.5 (15.5) 15.5 (16.25) 16.25 inches
Sleeve circumference: measured at armhole opening:
35 (36.5) 36.5 (38) 40 (44.5) 48 (50) 50 cm
13.75 (14.25) 14.25 (15) 15.75 (17.5) 19 (19.75) 19.75 inches
Yoke depth: measured from center back to underarm cast-on edge, excl. neck:
21 (22.5) 25 (26.5) 28 (30.5) 31 (33) 34.5 cm
8.25 (8.75) 9.75 (10.5) 11 (12) 12.25 (13) 13.5 inches
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]:
22 sts x 25 rounds (after blocking) with needles 5 mm [US 8] in cable pattern in the round.
Needles:
Circular needles 4 & 5 mm / cable lengths 40, 60 and/or 80, 100 cm [US 6 & 8 / cable length 16, 24, and/or 32, 40 inches]
A tapestry needle.
Used techniques:
- knit & purl
- knit & purl through the back loop
- work a cable of 6 stitches (6-st RC) and 4 stitches (4-st RC)
- German short rows
- raglan increases (M1R & M1L)
- right lifted increases
- alternating cable cast on
- decreasing sts by knitting 2 sts together through the back loop.
- tubular bind off
The pattern contains links to the necessary instruction videos.
The pattern is a PDF file & will be sent by email.
Refunds are not possible.
