Finished Size: 45 (49, 53, 56)" (114.5 [124.5, 134.5, 142] cm) bust/ chest circumference, after blocking. Sweater shown measures 53" (134.5 cm).
Kathy Zimmerman loves to tweak traditional cable patterns to come up with contemporary twists. In this case, the vertical-and-diagonal grid of the communications tower she passes everyday on her way to work suggested the placement of the classic rib and Celtic diamond motifs in this quintessential, oversized mans V-neck cardigan. The result is a comfortable sweater that is perfect for any time and any wear.

Yarn: Brown Sheep Lambs Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [173 m]/100 g): #M-03 grey heather, 10 (11, 12, 13) skeins.
Yarn Weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows
WPI (Wraps per inch): 11

Needles: Bodysize 8 (5 mm). Edgingssize 6 (4 mm): 40" (100-cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Two cable needles (cn); markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; nine (nine, ten, ten) ¾" (2-cm) buttons.

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Originally Published in Interweave Knits, Winter 2005