Sweater with Cables

[sweettems]

First of all, I want to say how happy I am to have found a crochet forum!:cheer

Ok, so right now I'm going crazy trying to find a free crochet pattern for a sweater for my mom. She has pointed out a knitted sweater that had a braided pattern down the front. I blieve they are called cables in knit, but I can't knit for the life of me. Does anyone know if I can achieve the same look in crochet and if there is a pattern?

Thanks!

[Empress Busy Bee]

Hello and welcome!
You will find tons of free patterns at CPC for just about anything you want:

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory.php

As for the sweater, yes they are cable and yes you can get that look in crochet.
Here is one:

http://www.*********************/crochet/aran.html

Another:

http://www.crochet-world.com/patterns/pdfs/cables.pdf

You might find a few more in this section:

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/womens_cardigans_sweaters.php

Free Patterns also has well free patterns. You'll have to sign up to get them but I believe you can look around:

http://www.freepatterns.com/list.html?cat_id=2

:)

[sweettems]

Thanks!

I've scoured both those sites already. They're the first I go to! Have you seen any patterns that aren't quite so bulky? Or do you know of any good books?

[Selune]

There is a great pattern in Family Circle Easy Crochet 50 Fashion and Home Projects. It's called Aran Artistry (http://books.google.com/books?id=LhlzRJeky9cC&pg=PA18&lpg=PA18&dq=%22aran+artistry%22+gail+diven&source=bl&ots=alYZuLVqVY&sig=DIIdW4Fds7HkzeqQkdQAD05peuQ&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result#PPA19,M1). It has a slightly ribbed neck and different cable patterns. There are popcorns, cables, and diamonds with popcorns in them. The pattern is even on the sleeves. I love that the sweater doesn't have ribbing on the sleeves or hem. It was originally published in Easy Knitting magazine.

[siminsc]

I just picked up my mail about 10 minutes ago. There is a pattern in the new issue of Crochet Today that is similar to what you're describing.

[sweettems]

Thanks you guys! Do you know where I can get that magazine? I've never seen any crochet mags at my usual stores, saddly. It makes it hard to decide which one I want to subscribe to when I can't rifle through them.

[Granny Square]

http://www.crochettoday.com/ first row, right, shows a pattern for a cabled bolero, uses DK weight yarn (in the Jan-Feb '09 issue). I can't see online where you can order just one issue, however, just subscribe.

[sweettems]

Thanks, that one is really cute. It has just the type I'm looking for, though I'd have to add long sleeves. However, I've been to a bunch of craft and book stores and no one has it! In fact, nobody had any patterns for crocheted sweaters. I can't believe it. I got some books at the library, luckily, but none of them have the same cable look. It looks like I may have to learn to knit or just buy one!

[forestergirl]

After February, you should be able to get it from the company as a back issue.

[magiccrochetfan]

Jane Sneeden Peever has written 2 books, Crocheted Aran Sweaters and More Crocheted Aran Sweaters; you might see if your library has them or can get them for you through interlibrary loan.

Welcome to Crochetville:hook

[gumby28]

The new issue Crochet Today magazine should be on the shelf next week sometime. Try Michaels or Joann .

[YarnBox]

Jane Sneeden Peever has written 2 books, Crocheted Aran Sweaters and More Crocheted Aran Sweaters; you might see if your library has them or can get them for you through interlibrary loan.

Welcome to Crochetville:hook
Welcome to our wonderful site. I am making a sweater from her second book More Crocheted Aran Sweaters and so far it is turning out great. There are a lot of nice sweater patterns in the book. I found my book at Half Price books, can't remember how much.

[sweettems]

I found those books on Amazon and they look great. Hopefully I'll be able to buy them at some point, as none of the libraries here have them. I have yet to find out about interlibrary loan, though. I have no idea how long it's going to take me to make a sweater, but it sure is taking forever to find one. I may just give it to my mom for her birthday next year instead of this Christmas!

Thanks everyone, for your help. It's so great to have found a forum full of crocheters like me!