Free Knitting Pattern – Puffed Sleeved Sweater

This sweater is perfect for knitters looking for a new challenge and want to showcase their skills. The twisted cable pattern on the front, back and sleeves adds a touch of complexity and elegance to the design. It is not only a challenging pattern but also a beautiful and stylish sweater that you will be proud to wear. The intricate cable pattern creates a unique texture that is sure to turn heads.

The dropped shoulders and shallow turtleneck are modern design elements that give this sweater a contemporary look. The dropped shoulders give the sweater a relaxed and casual feel, while the shallow turtleneck adds an element of sophistication. This combination of design elements makes this sweater suitable for a wide range of occasions and styles. You can wear it on a casual day out or dress it up for a more formal event.

The pattern requires a pair of 5mm and 4mm knitting needles, a cable needle, and stitch holders. The different needle sizes will be used to create the cable pattern, and the cable needle will be used to cross the stitches and create the twisted effect. The stitch holders will be used to hold the stitches temporarily while you work on other parts of the sweater.

Overall, this pattern is a great choice for advanced knitters looking for a new challenge and a stylish and chic sweater to add to their wardrobe. With its intricate cable pattern, modern design elements, and the ability to showcase your knitting skills, this sweater is sure to be a favorite. Available for download on the Sirdar website.

Knit a Sideways Cable Sweater

Crossings: Historical Cable Collection

I don’t often share knitting patterns for pets, mostly because I don’t think of it. I don’t have a dog, and I’ve never knit for my cats except a knit couch and a little cat bed I made on a knitting machine, both of which were pretty much ignored.

I have shared some pet bed knitting patterns, and both hats and sweaters for dogs.

But I don’t think I’ve shared a pattern for a cat sweater, until now.

This one is the Bunny sweater by Sarah Zhou, so named because her cat is named Bunny, of course.

It’s a made to measure pattern because cats come in all shapes and sizes, and you can also use any yarn you like and whatever gauge you are getting with that yarn.

The design is knit from the bottom up, that is, from the tail side up toward the head. Pairs of decreases shape the body as you work toward the armholes, which are made by binding off a few stitches. Then the belly and the back are worked flat, then joined and worked in the round for the chest part.

There are some design options in the pattern, from the look of the photos they include using a contrasting color for the edging, working a scalloped edging, maybe a foldover collar? But of course you can add your own embellishments, stripes, make it in team colors or for a Halloween costume. I’m sure they’re quick to knit so you can make a bunch if you have a cat who is willing to submit to such torture.

Bunny looks like a very good and mostly tolerant girl; I don’t think either of my cats would be willing to wear a sweater. But if you make one (the pattern is available on Ravelry) and successfully get your cat to wear it I would love to hear about it!

[Photo: Sarah Zhou]

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