Free Pattern: Kepler
Say hi to Kepler, a close-fitting cabled pullover which is a new free knitting pattern here on the blog. Like it?
I really loved designing it, and I love wearing it too. Kepler was intended to highlight the beauty of a single cable, in this case a 16-row Celtic braid, which might get overlooked within an Aran design. I flipped the cable onto the horizontal, for a new perspecitive on the cable and to allow for a more body-conscious design. Aside from the cables, everything on this pullover is kept very simple. Narrow shoulders and waist shaping make for a flattering fit, while three-quarter sleeves and a boatneck look elegant yet simple.
The cable bands are knit first, then stitches are picked up along the edges to create the cast on edges for the front, back, and sleeves. The collar is a simple applied I-cord edging. If anyone out there decides to knit it, please let me know how it turns out!
I'm offering it for free, but I am thinking about setting up a link where you can paypal voluntarily and all money would go to charity. That probably won't happen til the weekend, though.
Click here to download Kepler in pdf form.
PS: This link is to the corrected version of the pattern!
Emily! This pattern is awesome! I was going to make a rogue but I think I want to make this first. I think I HAVE to make this. Oh, you are corrupting me lately.
Posted by: Amy Boogie | August 18, 2005 at 11:37 AM
I love this, and I dled it. Let me know when you get that paypal thing set up, this is a payworthy pattern! And I love the idea of charity donation.
Posted by: Rainy | August 18, 2005 at 01:20 PM
Oooh, what a great sweater! Thanks for the pattern!
Posted by: Emily | August 18, 2005 at 01:27 PM
That is EXACTLY the kind of sweater I have always dreamed about designing...only different. I've envisioned a sweater with cable bands around the bottom and the cuffs, just like yours, but also with flat cabled bands on the top of the shoulders leading to a cabled stand-up "mandarin" collar. Er, and mine would be much, much bigger. ;-)
Beautiful. Great job! Very inspiring!
Posted by: Ryan | August 18, 2005 at 01:49 PM
Whoa! That baby is gorgeous! I feel this strong need to start it as soon as I can but I need yarn...
Posted by: seltsame | August 18, 2005 at 02:26 PM
Well done! It'll be the next big thing; the one everyone wants to make.
Posted by: elizabeth | August 18, 2005 at 02:59 PM
Beautiful pullover! I recently learned to knit just so I can make something like this. Thank you for sharing the pattern.
Posted by: Wendy | August 18, 2005 at 03:18 PM
Let me chime in: Great pattern - absolutely beautiful sweater! Thanks so much for sharing - I putting it on my to-do list. :)
Posted by: Bron | August 18, 2005 at 04:07 PM
OM! It's beautiful. Just when I thought I had enough fall sweaters on my want list...here you go and design something fun!
Posted by: margene | August 18, 2005 at 04:08 PM
It's really really lovely. How nice to combine the complexity of cables into a pattern that flatters a woman's figure. So rare to see it done so nicely.
~m
Posted by: Marnie | August 18, 2005 at 04:24 PM
Gorgeous pattern! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Gina | August 18, 2005 at 06:38 PM
That is seriously cute. I love it!
It was nice to meet you at Stash the other week - wish we'd gotten a chance to talk. Hopefully we'll have a chat at a local event soon.
Posted by: Sara | August 18, 2005 at 10:13 PM
Ack! I'm a beginner knitter! This sweater is my new motivation to get good really fast!
Posted by: Ellen | August 19, 2005 at 07:15 AM
Amazing - I love the way you flipped the cable on it's side.
Posted by: Jackie | August 19, 2005 at 07:51 AM
What a beautiful pattern! Great job and thanks for sharing it with Bloglandia.
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya | August 19, 2005 at 08:22 AM
LOVE IT! You're a genius, doll. Elegant, simple, gorgeous. So proud of you!
Posted by: Rachael | August 19, 2005 at 09:03 AM
Absolutley beautiful. Of course I downloaded it.Thanks so much for giving it away like that!
Posted by: Tina | August 19, 2005 at 09:09 AM
Gorgeous! Downloaded it immediately. Thank you for offering it to the rest of the world for free. It's amazing!
Posted by: Amanda | August 19, 2005 at 09:46 AM
Very, very nice. I'm already scheming how to turn that into a cardie.
;-)
Posted by: claudia | August 19, 2005 at 09:48 AM
That is just wonderful! Thanks for making it available too. I really love those cables!
Posted by: Lolly | August 19, 2005 at 09:58 AM
Oh merciful Cthulhu. I've been looking for a cabled sweater pattern for some special yarn I have... this has just the right amount of cables... gauge is close enough for cowboy work...
*applause*
(dare I ask how you made the pretty schematics? All the spiffy patterns have them, but I missed the memo on how to make them.)
Posted by: monkeemaven | August 19, 2005 at 10:46 AM
Absolutely stunning. Cudos to the brilliant designer! Thanks for so generously sharing it with the rest of us!
Posted by: ninaclock | August 19, 2005 at 11:13 AM
Wow, it's beautiful! You are so generous to share it all of us! Great job, Emily!!
Posted by: Carrie | August 19, 2005 at 11:33 AM
Thank you for this beautiful pattern!
Posted by: alison | August 19, 2005 at 11:36 AM
Gorgeous, gorgeous! The horizontal cable looks fantastic. I can't wait to try this out, thanks!
Posted by: Catherine | August 19, 2005 at 11:36 AM