Chocolate Merino Glitz Cable Yoke Sweater (Free Knitting Pattern)
Chocolate Merino Glitz Cable Yoke Sweater (Free Knitting Pattern)
Add a touch of subtle sparkle and sophisticated texture to your cold-weather wardrobe with the Chocolate Merino Glitz Cable Yoke Sweater. Featuring a breathtaking circular sunburst cable yoke that radiates seamlessly from a tight ribbed collar, textured body stitching, and slim elegant sleeves, this sweater is a true showstopper.
Crafted with Ice Yarns Merino Glitz, a cozy merino wool blend infused with delicate metallic lurex threads, this pattern delivers incredible thermal warmth, soft elasticity, and a shimmering finish.
Materials Needed & Recommended Yarns
Primary Yarn:
- Sparkling Wool Blend Option: Ice Yarns Merino Glitz (50% Merino Wool, 45% Premium Acrylic, 5% Lurex; 100g / 3.53oz per ball) in Chocolate Brown Glitz.
- Alternative Wool/Luxury Options: Explore our Mohair, Angora & Wool Collection or Luxury & Premium Yarns Collection.
Yarn Category & Weight Links:
Discover more worsted-weight choices in our Category 4 Medium Worsted Collection and browse unique shimmer yarns in our Metallic Yarns Collection.
Skein Requirement & Size Calculator
| Size | Bust Measurement (Inches / cm) | Skeins of Ice Yarns Merino Glitz |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 28-30" / 71-76 cm | 4 Skeins (approx. 800 m) |
| S | 32-34" / 81-86 cm | 5 Skeins (approx. 920 m) |
| M | 36-38" / 91-96 cm | 5 Skeins (approx. 1040 m) |
| L | 40-42" / 101-106 cm | 6 Skeins (approx. 1180 m) |
| XL | 44-46" / 111-116 cm | 6 Skeins (approx. 1320 m) |
| 2XL | 48-50" / 121-126 cm | 7 Skeins (approx. 1460 m) |
| 3XL | 52-54" / 132-137 cm | 7 Skeins (approx. 1600 m) |
| 4XL | 56-58" / 142-147 cm | 8 Skeins (approx. 1740 m) |
| 5XL | 60-62" / 152-157 cm | 8 Skeins (approx. 1880 m) |
Tools & Pattern Specifications
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Knitting Needles:
- US 8 (5.0 mm) 16" & 32" circular needles (for main cable body).
- US 7 (4.5 mm) 16" & 32" circular needles (for 1x1 ribbed collar and cuffs).
- Notions: Cable needle (CN), 8–10 Stitch markers (1 unique for BOR), Stitch holders or waste yarn, Tapestry needle, Measuring tape, Scissors.
- Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rnds = 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm) in Cable Pattern on US 8 (5.0 mm) needles after light steam blocking.
Size Chart & Finished Measurements
Designed with approx. 2 to 4 inches (5–10 cm) of positive ease.
| Measurement (Inches / cm) | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished Bust Circumference | 33" / 84cm | 37" / 94cm | 41" / 104cm | 45" / 114cm | 49" / 124cm | 53" / 134cm | 57" / 145cm | 61" / 155cm | 65" / 165cm |
| Yoke Depth | 8" / 20.5cm | 8.5" / 21.5cm | 9" / 23cm | 9.5" / 24cm | 10" / 25.5cm | 10.5" / 26.5cm | 11" / 28cm | 11.5" / 29cm | 12" / 30.5cm |
| Body Length (Underarm to Hem) | 14" / 35.5cm | 14.5" / 37cm | 15" / 38cm | 15.5" / 39cm | 16" / 40.5cm | 16.5" / 42cm | 17" / 43cm | 17.5" / 44.5cm | 18" / 46cm |
| Sleeve Length | 17" / 43cm | 17.5" / 44.5cm | 18" / 46cm | 18" / 46cm | 18.5" / 47cm | 18.5" / 47cm | 19" / 48cm | 19" / 48cm | 19.5" / 49.5cm |
Glossary & Abbreviations (US Knitting Terms)
- CO: Cast On
- BO: Bind Off
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- PM / SM: Place Marker / Slip Marker
- BOR: Beginning of Round
- CN: Cable Needle
- C4F (Cable 4 Front): Slip 2 sts to CN in front, K2, K2 from CN.
- C4B (Cable 4 Back): Slip 2 sts to CN in back, K2, K2 from CN.
- M1R / M1L: Make 1 Right / Make 1 Left.
Step-by-Step Written Pattern
1. Neck Collar
Using US 7 (4.5 mm) 16" circular needles, CO 80 (88, 96, 104, 112, 120, 128, 136, 144) sts. PM for BOR and join in the round.
Work K1, P1 ribbing for 1.5" / 4 cm.
2. Sunburst Cable Yoke (Seamless Top-Down)
Switch to US 8 (5.0 mm) circular needles. Place markers every 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) sts to divide into 8 cable sections.
- Round 1 (Cable Setup): *P2, K4 (Cable Panel), P2, K to next marker; repeat from * around.
- Round 2 & 3: Work sts as they appear (Knit the knits, Purl the purls).
- Round 4 (Yoke Cable Increase Rnd): *P1, M1R, P1, C4F, P1, M1L, P1, K to marker; repeat from * around (16 sts increased).
Continue expanding the cable sunburst pattern until Yoke Depth measures 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12)" / 20.5 (21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5, 28, 29, 30.5) cm.
3. Separating Body & Sleeves
Transfer sleeve sts onto stitch holders.
CO 6 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22) sts for underarms and join Front and Back sts in the round.
Work straight in cable and textured stitch pattern until body measures 12" / 30.5 cm from underarm.
Switch to US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, work 1x1 ribbing for 2" / 5 cm. BO loosely.
4. Sleeves (Work Both Alike)
Reattach yarn to sleeve sts, pick up underarm sts. Work in pattern with a central cable line down each arm. Switch to US 7 (4.5 mm) needles for cuff ribbing. Work 1x1 ribbing for 2.5" / 6.5 cm. BO loosely.
Blocking & Finishing Protocol (Merino Wool & Metallic Blend)
- Weave in Ends: Secure all ends on the WS.
- Steam Blocking: Lay sweater flat on blocking mats. Hold steam iron 2 inches (5 cm) ABOVE fabric without pressing directly. Allow steam to relax merino wool fibers and set sunburst cable lines. Leave to dry completely.
