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How to Knit an Adult Oversized Sweater with Cables - Full Knitting Tutorial // The Mahdia Sweater

By KaaburaKnits 47:09 1,538 views on YouTube Oct 27, 2026

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This tutorial will show size 3 (equivalent to an oversized medium sweater) of the Mahdia Sweater My Size knit step-by-step! See timestamps below for specific moments. If you want to knit a different size you can purcha... Show more

This tutorial will show size 3 (equivalent to an oversized medium sweater) of the Mahdia Sweater My Size knit step-by-step! See timestamps below for specific moments. If you want to knit a different size you can purchase the PDF pattern: 👉Get it on Ravelry: https://ravel.me/mahdia-sweater-my-size 👉 Get it on Etsy: https://kaaburaknits.etsy.com/listing/4604146731 Time stamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Long Tail Cast On 5:53 - Folding the Collar 7:53 - Setup Round 9:17 - German Short Rows 18:37 - Raglan Increases 30:50 - Separating Body + Sleeves 32:45 - Body 35:57 - Italian Bind Off 39:19 - Sleeves 44:25 - Finishing SIZES SIZES: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 How the sizing works: This sweater has a finished chest circumference of 40 (43.5) 48.0 (52.5) 56 (60.5) 64 (68.5) 72 inches / 100 (109) 120 (131.5) 140 (151.5) 160 (171.5) 180 cm. It is intended fit a bust circumference of 28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54 (56-58) 60-62 inches / 70-75 (80-85) 90-95 (100-105) 110-115 (120-125) 130-135 (140-145) 150-155 cm with 10-12 inches / 25-30 cm of positive ease. Choose a size that has a finished chest circumference that is 10-12 inches / (25-30 cm) larger than your actual bust circumference. This pattern is designed with an oversized, relaxed fit. You may of course size down if you prefer less positive ease! GAUGE 18 STS x 29 RNDS over 4 x 4 inches / 10 x 10 cm on larger needle in stockinette ST. MEASUREMENTS Chest Circumference: 40 (43.5) 48 (52.5) 56 (60.5) 64 (68.5) 72 inches / 100 (109) 120 (131.5) 140 (151.5) 160 (171.5) 180 cm Yoke Depth: 8.25 (8.75) 9 (9.25) 9.75 (10.5) 10.5 (10.75) 10.75 inches / 21.5 (22.5) 22.5 (24) 25 (26.5) 26.5 (27) 27 cm Body Length: 14 inches / 35 cm (The body is knit to 13 inches / 32.5 cm, but will gain approximately 1 inch / 2.5 cm after blocking if knit in the recommended yarn.) Sleeve Length: 17.5 inches / 44.5 cm (The sleeves are knit to 16.5 inches / 42 cm, but will gain approximately 1 inch / 2.5 cm after blocking

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