Patterns : Cables, Intermediate, Cardigan

Gürtel Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:43:43 GMT

A sweet belted cardigan is the perfect outer later for the transition from winter to spring. Knit in one piece to the armholes, this jacket features a simple cable pattern and set-in sleeves.

Designer Tonia Barry
Size 36 (39, 42, 45, 48)" bust; shown in size 36"
Yarn Classic Elite Magnolia (70% wool, 30% silk; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g):
• #5420 pink pearl, 14 (16, 17, 19, 20) skeins
Gauge 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st; 26 sts and 33 rows = 4" in Cable chart patt
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 32" or longer circular (cir) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm): two double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Yarn needle
• Cable needle (cn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder

Arching Cables Jacket

AmyPalmer — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:01:13 GMT

Classic cardigan with a modern twist: the cabled belt is knit first, and then stitches for the body and skirt are knit from the belt.

Designer Mercedes Tarsovich-Clark
Finished Size 32½ (36, 41½, 43, 48½, 52)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 36", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Kumara (85% merino, 15% camel; 128 yd [117 m]/50 g): #5704 Lombardi blue, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9) balls.
Needles 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; one 1⅛" button; 2 sets of hook-and-eye closures.
Gauge 18 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st; cable panel measures 2" wide.

Leitmotif Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:51:03 GMT

Women's cardigan with lace and cable detail and hook-and-eye closure. Jacket begins at the center back and is knit forward, using short-rows to add shaping for the arms and hips.

Designer Carol Feller
Finished Size 32 (36, 41, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference, including 3" gap at center front. Cardigan shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn The Fibre Company Terra (40% alpaca, 40% wool, 20% silk; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g): #905 acorn (green-brown), 10 (11, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Body and front band—size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers; cable needle (cn); waste yarn; stitch holders; tapestry needle; 5 sets of hook-and- eye closures.
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st; 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in cable and ladder patt, relaxed; braided cable measures 1½ " wide.

Aryn Tunic Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:07:34 GMT

Women's cabled cardigan with pockets and garter stitch buttonbands. Knit in one piece from the bottom to the underarm, then the sleeves and back are worked separately.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Sizes 28 (36, 44, 52)" bust; shown in size 36"
Yarn Cascade Pastaza (50% llama, 50% wool; 132 yd [121 m]/100 g):
• #289 gray-blue, 8 (10, 12, 13) skeins
Gauge 20 sts and 22 rows = 4" in cable patt
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle and straight needles
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Six 1⅛" buttons

Bells of Ireland Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:25:58 GMT

Intermediate cropped raglan cardigan with cables and bobbles. This short-sleeved sweater is worked in one piece for seamless knitting.

Designer Courtney Kelley
Finished Size 38 (42, 46, 50)" bust circumference, buttoned. Capelet shown measures 38", modeled with a few inches of positive ease.
Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China Worsted (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 69 yd [63 m]/50 g): jade, 7 (8, 9, 11) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 24" to 40" cir, depending on size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• three 1⅛" buttons;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 21 sts of flower bobble chart = 4¼".

Autumn Vines Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:30:07 GMT

Women's intermediate cardigan with cables. This jacket is knitted from side to side as a big rectangle, with slits for the armholes. The fronts do not close; choose a size with a back width measurement closest to your actual back width.

Designer Connie Chang Chinchio
Finished Size 13¼ (15½, 20, 22)" wide across back. Sweater shown measures 13¼", modeled on 34" actual bust. See “Choosing a Size” sidebar in magazine.
Yarn Halcyon Botanica (100% wool; 160 yd [146 m]/113 g): #045 rust, 9 (9, 11, 11) skeins.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 29 rows = 4" in cable patt on larger needle; 18 sts and 27 rows = 4" in rev St st on smaller needle.

Reversible Come and Go Sweater

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:02:15 GMT

Woman's sweater can be worn as a cardigan, or pullover with buttons down the back. Cables, texture patterns, a sophisticated tweed yarn, set-in sleeves, seaming, a narrow waist band, and refined shaping make for an engaging knit and classic fit.

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 36½ (40, 44, 47½, 51½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 40", modeled with plenty of positive ease, as a front-buttoning cardigan.
Yarn Classic Elite Portland Tweed (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g): #5077 folkestone, 9 (10, 11, 13, 14) balls.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle;
• four 1" and two ⅞" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in simple texture patt on larger needles; 23 sts and 23 rows = 4" in trinity patt on larger needles; 17 sts of cable panel = 2¼" wide.

Rambling Rose Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:26:55 GMT

Designer Laura Zukaite
Finished size 30 (43)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measuerse 30".
Yarn Koigu Kersti Merino Crepe (100% merino; 114 yd [104 m]/50 g): #1170 rose (MC, light), 5 (6) skeins; #1120 raspberry (CC, dark) 6 (9) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• seven ¾" buttons (shown: #SPN10628 from One World Button Supply, www.oneworldbuttons.com).
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in rev St st (purl on RS rows, knit on WS rows); one rep of scallop rib patt (st count of rep varies from 16 to 24 sts) measures about 3¾" at widest point after blocking; entire leaf panel from chart (st count varies from 36 to 44 sts) measures about 9" wide after blocking; section from leaf panel chart for sleeves (st count varies from 5 to 9 sts) measures 1 ¾" wide after blocking.

Pewter Coat

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:22:50 GMT

Designer Shirley Paden
Finished size 40 (50)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 40".
Yarn Classic Elite Charmed (85% cashmere, 15% mohair; 130 yd [119 m]/50 g): #76723 heathered grey, 14 (17) balls.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm), 8 (5 mm), 7 (4.5 mm), and 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauges.
Notions
• Stitch holders;
• size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook;
• one 1" button;
• one ½" backing button;
• markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 36 rows = 6" on size 8 needles in twisted rib patt. One repeat of charted pattern (32 sts and 44 rows) = 5½" wide and 7" long on size 9 needles, 5" wide and 6¾" long on size 8 needles, 4¾" wide and 6½" long on size 7 needles, and 4½" wide and 6¼" long on size 6 needles.

Cardigan For Arwen

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:40:53 GMT

Designer Kate Gilbert
Finished Size 33½ (37¾, 41, 45¾, 49, 53¼)" bust circumference, closed, with fronts overlapped the width of the cable panel. Sweater shown measures 37¾".
Yarn Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (55% merino, 33% microfiber, 12% cashmere; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #202 light blue, 13 (14, 14, 15, 16, 17) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever Inc.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Size 6 (4 mm): 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle;
• tapestry needle;
• stitch holders;
• markers (m).
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger straight needles; 24 sts on either cable chart measure 2¾" wide on larger straight needles.

Rosamund's Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:18:25 GMT

Woman’s intermediate top-down raglan cardigan with short sleeves and a reversible cable pattern. The asymmetric fronts close with a combination of buttons and hook-and-eye closures. Pattern includes plus sizes.

Designer Andrea Pomerantz
Finished Size 34½ (37, 40½, 44, 48, 51½)" bust circumference, buttoned with front cable borders overlapping. Cardigan shown measures 34½", modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Tahki Rio (50% alpaca, 35% merino, 15% silk; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g): #002 light taupe, 8 (9, 11, 13, 15, 16) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 29" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 29" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle;
• two 1⅜" buttons;
• 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 8) sets of size 3 hook-and-eye closures with straight eyes (each set consists of one hook and one straight eye);
• sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needle

Pattern Note: The center front cable is one and one-half repeats of the Reversible Cable pattern.

Farmer's Market Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:55:43 GMT

Woman's intermediate cardigan with kanga pockets, shawl collar, waist shaping, and reversible cables along the front edging. This classic cardigan has no closure. Short-rows and decreases create a tailored fit.

Designer Connie Chang Chinchio
Finished Size 33 (36½, 40, 43½, 47, 51½)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36½", modeled with about 2" positive ease.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Green Line Worsted (100% organic merino; 210 yd [192 m]/113 g): cedar (green), 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holders;
• cable needle (cn);
• markers (m) in two colors;
• waste yarn for provisional CO;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Grotto Wrap

Knitting Daily — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:43:00 GMT

Designer: Karen D. Kendrick-Hands
Published: April 17, 2009
Technique: Knitting
Skill Level: Intermediate.

Updated PDF with readable glossary April 20, 2009

This garment is worked in two halves, each starting at the sleeve cuff and working toward the center of the body. Each sleeve is worked in the round to the armhole. Stitches for the sides of the back and front are added using a provisional cast-on, and the new cast-on stitches are gradually joined to the sleeve stitches using short-rows to create armhole shaping. The back and front are worked back and forth in rows in one piece until they are divided at the neck edge for working the front and back separately. The live stitches of each half at center back are grafted together.

Finished Size: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36", modeled with about 3" positive ease before wrapping and tying.

Yarn: Neighborhood Fiber Co. Loft (60% kid mohair, 40% silk; 170 yd [156 m]/14.25 g; CYCA #1 superfine): Sheridan Circle (teal), 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.

Needles: Body and sleeves—size 101⁄2 (6.5 mm): 16" and 32" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Cuffs—size 9 (5.5 mm): set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); removable markers; cable needle (cn); stitch holder or spare cir needle; smooth contrasting waste yarn in worsted weight for provisional CO; tapestry needle.

Gauge: 13 sts and 20 rows/rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles; 12 sts of gull wing cable measure 2" wide using larger needles.

Skill level: Intermediate.