Mackeson

$8.00

I wanted a pullover that felt easy and chunky and cozy without being bulky, and this is where I landed. Quick and simple knitting in beautiful yarn, with a bit of detail to keep it fun. I used a needle one size larger than I usually do with worsted weight yarn, and worked this sweater at a subtly larger gauge for just a touch of drape and less delicate stitches - plus, faster knitting!

Mackeson features a thick, rounded cable motif on both body and sleeves. The chunky nature of the cable is balanced by delicate garter stitch ribs and surrounded by stockinette panels. A loose fit makes it easy to throw on, and the deep collar with faux button detail adds a touch of ivy-covered library to the whole thing.

My favorite moment in the design might from the side, where the sleeve cable hits the cuff and that button is visible. When knit in this deep and perfect navy blue, it's traditional and nautical and would be right at home in a dark bar along the English coast!

Mackeson is worked from the bottom up in the round and the lower body is then split into front and back at armholes. These front and back pieces are then worked flat to shoulders and seamed together. Collar and sleeve stitches are then picked up around neckline and armholes and worked in the round to end.

If you are looking a cable sweater that's suitable for a less experienced cable knitter, this is a good pattern for you! It's worked on a large needle and has only one motif to think about. The stockinette sections make for a nice break between cables and offer a spot to add modifications for fit without worrying about extra math.

As always, the cable instructions are both written and charted out and notes are in the pattern at places you may want to modify your sweater for a personal fit.

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I wanted a pullover that felt easy and chunky and cozy without being bulky, and this is where I landed. Quick and simple knitting in beautiful yarn, with a bit of detail to keep it fun. I used a needle one size larger than I usually do with worsted weight yarn, and worked this sweater at a subtly larger gauge for just a touch of drape and less delicate stitches - plus, faster knitting!

Mackeson features a thick, rounded cable motif on both body and sleeves. The chunky nature of the cable is balanced by delicate garter stitch ribs and surrounded by stockinette panels. A loose fit makes it easy to throw on, and the deep collar with faux button detail adds a touch of ivy-covered library to the whole thing.

My favorite moment in the design might from the side, where the sleeve cable hits the cuff and that button is visible. When knit in this deep and perfect navy blue, it's traditional and nautical and would be right at home in a dark bar along the English coast!

Mackeson is worked from the bottom up in the round and the lower body is then split into front and back at armholes. These front and back pieces are then worked flat to shoulders and seamed together. Collar and sleeve stitches are then picked up around neckline and armholes and worked in the round to end.

If you are looking a cable sweater that's suitable for a less experienced cable knitter, this is a good pattern for you! It's worked on a large needle and has only one motif to think about. The stockinette sections make for a nice break between cables and offer a spot to add modifications for fit without worrying about extra math.

As always, the cable instructions are both written and charted out and notes are in the pattern at places you may want to modify your sweater for a personal fit.

Scroll down for more details.

Yarn: Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted (100% Corriedale wool; 210 yds/192m per 3.54oz/100g skein). Sample shown in Twilight Dark.

If substituting yarn, use a worsted or light Aran-weight wool in a solid, tweed or semisolid color. Swatch and block to check gauge. Yarn quantity may vary with modifications.

Gauge: 18sts/26rows per 4”/10cm in stockinette on larger needle.

Needles: US 7/4.5mm, US 8/5.0mm

Sizes:

35(39.75,43.5,46.5)(50.25,54,58.75)(62.5,67.25,72.5)"

89(101,110.5,118.5)(127.5,137.25,149.25) (158.75,170.75,184)cm

For fit shown, I suggest 5”/12.75cm of positive ease.

Yardage:

1000(1100,1200,1300)(1350,1400,1500)(1600,1700,1800)yds

915(1005,1100,1190)(1235,1280,1370)(1465,1555,1645)m