Oban Sweater
Introducing The Oban Sweater. Easily my favorite thing I’ve ever knit.
After finishing my Oban hat, I just wasn’t done with this combination of yarn and cable, as it’s simple, addictive and immensely satisfying! The special thing about this one is the striking textured cable. It’s classic and simple, but the combination feels new and modern, and it really stands out when worked in a lovely, round wool such as the Confection Worsted.
Details in the sweater design are simple so the texture really shines. I’ve accented the cables with a bit of honeycomb and added ribs along the sides of the sweater, both to make for easy mods and a nice clean line to seam. Sleeves feature a complimentary cable repeat on a reverse stockinette background, and the fit is loose and easy.
Cables are both charted and written. Notes are included in pattern for modifying body length and width, as well as sleeve length and width, and armhole depth.
Pattern updated 2024 to increase size range; no other changes made.
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Yarn: Bare Naked Wools Confection Worsted (100% wool; 210yds/192m per 4.06oz/115g skein). Sample shown in Nougat.
If substituting yarn, note that sweater features allover cables. I do not suggest a yarn with too much weight or drape that may stretch out over time. Another farm yarn would do nicely, as would a solid, a tweed or semisolid worsted weight yarn. Think subtle. A soft, round fiber will work best in the cables, as the texture is what really stands out here.
Gauge: 20sts/28rows per 4”/10cm in stockinette.
Needles: US 6/4.0mm, US 7/4.5mm
Sizes:
35(39.5,44,48.5)(53,57.5,62)(67, 71.5)"
89(100.25,111.75,123.25)(134.5,146,157.5)(170.25,181.5)cm
Size based on finished circumference around sweater body. Sample is worn with 6”/15.25cm of positive ease. I recommend between 5-7”/12.75-17.75cm of positive ease, based on bust, for fit as shown. Sweater can also be worn more fitted.
Yardage:
1350(1450,1600,1750)(1900,2100,2300)(2400,2500)yds
1235(1325,1465,1600)(1740,1900,2110)(2195,2290)m