Disco Sweater

01/01/2025

Level of difficulty

Sizes: S-2XL

Materials:

Círculo Inlove Slim – 3611 (Rubi);

• Size S: 400g

• Size M: 470g

• Size L: 530g

• Size XL: 590g

• Size 2XL: 650g

5.0 mm knitting needles

5.0 mm circular knitting needles

Knitting stitches used:

2x2 rib: k2, p2, k2

Reverse stockinette: p on the right side, k on the wrong side.

Cable pattern: follow the chart.

Gauge: 4" x 4" square in the established cable pattern on 5.0 mm needles = 19 sts x 23 rows.

Size Chart (inches):

Size	Bust Width	Bust Circumference	Body Length	Sleeve Length	Sleeve Width	Neckline Stitches	Cable Repeats (Back)
S	15.75"	31.5"	17.32"	16.14"	15.75"	72	18
M	17.32"	34.65"	17.72"	16.54"	17.72"	76	20
L	18.9"	37.8"	18.11"	16.93"	19.69"	80	22
XL	20.47"	40.94"	18.5"	17.32"	21.65"	84	24
2XL	22.05"	44.09"	18.9"	17.72"	23.62"	88	26

 

Instructions by size:

Size S

Back:

Cast on appropriate stitches to work 78 sts total. Work 2x2 rib for 2". Then, work as follows: 3 sts reverse stockinette, 72 sts in the cable pattern (repeat ** 18 times), 3 sts reverse stockinette. Knit until the work measures 17.32", then bind-off in pattern.

Front:

Work as the back until piece measures 1.5" less than total body length (15.82"). Bind off center 16 sts and work each side separately. Decrease at neckline edge every 2 rows: 4 sts, 3 sts, 2 sts, then 1 st. Continue until total length reaches 17.32", then bind off in pattern.

Sleeves:

Cast on 60 sts and work 2x3 rib for 2". Then begin cable pattern. Increase 1 st at each edge every 6 rows, 13 times (ending with 86 sts). Continue until sleeve length measures 16.14", then bind off in pattern.

Finishing:

Seam shoulders. Using circular needles, pick up and knit 72 sts around neckline. Join to work in the round and knit 2x2 rib for 1.5", then bind off in pattern. Attach sleeves to body panels so that each sleeve takes up 8.75" on each side. Sew side seams and sleeve seams.

Size M

Back:

Cast on appropriate stitches to work 86 sts total. Work 2x2 rib for 2". Then, work as follows: 3 sts reverse stockinette, 80 sts in the cable pattern (repeat ** 20 times), 3 sts reverse stockinette. Knit until the work measures 17.72", then bind-off in pattern.

Front:

Work as the back until piece measures 1.5" less than total body length (16.22"). Bind off center 16 sts and work each side separately. Decrease at neckline edge every 2 rows: 4 sts, 3 sts, 2 sts, then 1 st. Continue until total length reaches 17.72", then bind off in pattern.

Sleeves:

Cast on 60 sts and work 2x3 rib for 2". Then begin cable pattern. Increase 1 st at each edge every 6 rows, 13 times (ending with 86 sts). Continue until sleeve length measures 16.54", then bind off in pattern.

Finishing:

Seam shoulders. Using circular needles, pick up and knit 76 sts around neckline. Join to work in the round and knit 2x2 rib for 1.5", then bind off in pattern. Attach sleeves to body panels so that each sleeve takes up 8.75" on each side. Sew side seams and sleeve seams.

Size L

Back:

Cast on appropriate stitches to work 94 sts total. Work 2x2 rib for 2". Then, work as follows: 3 sts reverse stockinette, 88 sts in the cable pattern (repeat ** 22 times), 3 sts reverse stockinette. Knit until the work measures 18.11", then bind-off in pattern.

Front:

Work as the back until piece measures 1.5" less than total body length (16.61"). Bind off center 16 sts and work each side separately. Decrease at neckline edge every 2 rows: 4 sts, 3 sts, 2 sts, then 1 st. Continue until total length reaches 18.11", then bind off in pattern.

Sleeves:

Cast on 60 sts and work 2x3 rib for 2". Then begin cable pattern. Increase 1 st at each edge every 6 rows, 13 times (ending with 86 sts). Continue until sleeve length measures 16.93", then bind off in pattern.

Finishing:

Seam shoulders. Using circular needles, pick up and knit 80 sts around neckline. Join to work in the round and knit 2x2 rib for 1.5", then bind off in pattern. Attach sleeves to body panels so that each sleeve takes up 8.75" on each side. Sew side seams and sleeve seams.

Size XL

Back:

Cast on appropriate stitches to work 102 sts total. Work 2x2 rib for 2". Then, work as follows: 3 sts reverse stockinette, 96 sts in the cable pattern (repeat ** 24 times), 3 sts reverse stockinette. Knit until the work measures 18.5", then bind-off in pattern.

Front:

Work as the back until piece measures 1.5" less than total body length (17.0"). Bind off center 16 sts and work each side separately. Decrease at neckline edge every 2 rows: 4 sts, 3 sts, 2 sts, then 1 st. Continue until total length reaches 18.5", then bind off in pattern.

Sleeves:

Cast on 60 sts and work 2x3 rib for 2". Then begin cable pattern. Increase 1 st at each edge every 6 rows, 13 times (ending with 86 sts). Continue until sleeve length measures 17.32", then bind off in pattern.

Finishing:

Seam shoulders. Using circular needles, pick up and knit 84 sts around neckline. Join to work in the round and knit 2x2 rib for 1.5", then bind off in pattern. Attach sleeves to body panels so that each sleeve takes up 8.75" on each side. Sew side seams and sleeve seams.

Size 2XL

Back:

Cast on appropriate stitches to work 110 sts total. Work 2x2 rib for 2". Then, work as follows: 3 sts reverse stockinette, 104 sts in the cable pattern (repeat ** 26 times), 3 sts reverse stockinette. Knit until the work measures 18.9", then bind-off in pattern.

Front:

Work as the back until piece measures 1.5" less than total body length (17.4"). Bind off center 16 sts and work each side separately. Decrease at neckline edge every 2 rows: 4 sts, 3 sts, 2 sts, then 1 st. Continue until total length reaches 18.9", then bind off in pattern.

Sleeves:

Cast on 60 sts and work 2x3 rib for 2". Then begin cable pattern. Increase 1 st at each edge every 6 rows, 13 times (ending with 86 sts). Continue until sleeve length measures 17.72", then bind off in pattern.

Finishing:

Seam shoulders. Using circular needles, pick up and knit 88 sts around neckline. Join to work in the round and knit 2x2 rib for 1.5", then bind off in pattern. Attach sleeves to body panels so that each sleeve takes up 8.75" on each side. Sew side seams and sleeve seams.

Disclaimer: Measurements are approximate due to differences between centimeters and inches, needle sizes and tension. All care has been taken to allow accurate completion of the pattern.

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