Hi I’ve got a pattern for a great cabled jacket/cardigan, which I would like to knit up plain in stocking stitch (using an interesting wool). The pattern is simply too much for me, but I really like the overall shape of the garment. My question is, Should I knit the correct size or go down a size as there won’t be the patterning tightening it up? Any suggestions? Thanks!
Changing a cable pattern to stocking stitch
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It depends on how frequently the cable pattern occurs in the jacket. The best thing to do is to work a swatch with your yarn and needles and then compare the size and gauge to that given in the pattern.
What is the name of your pattern?
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Of course, I didn’t even think of that! I’ll do that. The pattern is Hayfield bonus aran 9396, I really like the style of the collared one. It appears to be fairly slim fitting and not too bulky. Another idea I had was to do the whole thing in a wide rib.
Lovely jacket. Yes, if you’re going to change to wide rib or stockinette, a good sized test swatch is definitely needed.