CABLES SWEATER

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (color of your choice)
• Crochet hook suitable for the yarn
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Note: The following pattern assumes you have basic knowledge of crochet stitches such as chain (ch), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), and front post double crochet (fpdc).

Pattern:

Size: This pattern is written for a standard adult size small. Adjustments can be made to fit other sizes.

Front and Back Panels:

1. Chain the desired length for the front panel. (This will vary depending on your size and desired fit. For example, you can start with a chain of 70-80 stitches for an adult small size.)
2. Work in double crochet (dc) stitches for the desired height of the sweater. Repeat the same steps for the back panel.

Sleeves (Make two):

1. Chain the desired length for the sleeve. (For example, start with a chain of 40-45 stitches.)
2. Work in double crochet (dc) stitches for the desired sleeve length. You can adjust the length based on your preference.

Cables:

1. Mark the stitches where you want to create the cables on the front panel. You can use stitch markers to indicate the cable sections.
2. In the designated cable section, skip a certain number of stitches (depending on the width of the cable you want) and start working the following cable pattern:
   • Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc): Yarn over, insert your hook from the front to the back around the post of the stitch in the row below, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops on the hook.
   • Repeat the fpdc stitch as many times as needed to complete the cable.
3. Resume working regular double crochet stitches in the remaining stitches of the row.

Assembly:

1. Place the front and back panels together, with the right sides facing each other.
2. Seam the sides using your preferred method (e.g., slip stitch or whip stitch) leaving openings for the armholes.
3. Attach the sleeves to the armholes using the same seaming technique.

Finishing:

1. Add ribbing to the cuffs, bottom hem, and neckline if desired. You can use single crochet (sc) or any other suitable stitch to create the ribbing.
2. Weave in all loose ends using a yarn needle.
3. Block your finished sweater to shape it nicely.