Patterns : Charts, Cardigan

Nova Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:48:50 GMT

NOVA CARDIGAN

Sarah Fama

A beautifully effortless cardigan with seamless shaping and a lace back. Piece is knit back and forth in one piece from the bottom up with an I-cord edging.

Finished Size 35½ (41, 47, 52½, 58)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 35½".

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Firefly (75% viscose, 25% linen; 155 yd [142 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #7794 pistachio, 8 (10, 12, 13, 14) balls.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; waste yarn; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st; 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Lace patt; 24 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Seed st.

Colonnade Jacket

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:48:39 GMT

COLONNADE JACKET

Amy Miller

Lace columns and an I-cord edging dress up a swingy cardigan. Jacket is knit flat in one piece from the bottom up.

Finished Size 35¼ (39¼, 43¼, 47¼, 51¼)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 35¼".

Yarn Plymouth Yarn Jeannee (51% cotton, 49% acrylic; 111 yd [101 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #0024, 9 (11, 12, 13, 15) skeins.

Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st.

Afion Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:01:48 GMT

Women’s cardigan with lace panels along the front edges and hems.

Designer Jean Clement
Sizes 36 (39½, 41½, 45½, 48)" bust circumference with fronts overlapped; shown in size 36"
Yarn Grignasco Champagne (75% superwash merino, 25% silk; 180 yd [165 m]/ 50 g):
• #1117 watermelon, 9 (10, 10, 11, 12) balls
Yarn distributed by Plymouth Yarn
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle; 24 sts and 31 rows = 4" in Collar patt on larger needle
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" cir needle and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle

Currant Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:53:10 GMT

CURRANT CARDIGAN
Margie Mitchell

A scooped neck and no ribbing modernize the classic cabled cardigan. Wavy and pod cables give a whimsical appeal to this staple piece.

Finished Size 39 (43½, 48, 53, 56½)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 39", modeled with moderate ease.
Yarn Bergère de France Magic + (50%_superwash wool, 50% acrylic; 87 yd [80 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #23246 corail, 15 (17, 19, 21, 23) balls.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm), 7 (4.5 mm), and 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable m; cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; three 7/8" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on largest needles; Wavy Cable chart with one Rope Cable chart on each side = 5½" wide on largest needles.

Edelweiss Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:53:52 GMT

Designer Cassie Castillo
Sizes 34½ (38, 42, 45½, 49)" bust circumference; shown in size 34½"
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Fingering (100% wool; 310 yd [283 m]/50 g):
• #N03 grey heather (MC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) balls
• #307 lullaby (yellow; CC1), 1 ball
• #105 bougainvillea (red; CC2), 1 ball
• #730 natural (CC3), 1 ball
Gauge 26 sts and 35 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 30 sts and 33 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needle
Tools
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Size 1 (2.25 mm): 16" and 24" cir needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Two 30" long pieces of fine contrasting yarn or sewing thread to be used as markers
• Yarn needle
• Sewing needle
• Sewing thread to match MC yarn
• Six ¾" buttons

A sweet flower motif in the yoke of this women’s cardigan is achieved through steeking the front band.

Smokey Rose Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:43:23 GMT

Designer Maria Leigh
Sizes 30¾ (34½, 38¼, 42¼, 46, 49¾)" bust circumference; shown in size 34½"
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen (35% wool, 35% linen, 30% baby alpaca; 137 yd [125 m]/50g):
• #2225 smokey rose, 7 (7, 8, 10, 12) skeins
Gauge 25 sts and 31 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 2½ (3 mm): 24" cir needle and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Yarn needle
• 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) ⅜" buttons

Stock up on your favorite buttons to make this button-embellished cardigan.

Erte Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:06:35 GMT

Designer Cassie Castillo
Sizes 36½ (43, 49½, 54½, 61, 67½ )" bust circumference, with 9¾ (8½, 7¼, 6¾, 5½, 4¼ )" overlap at center front; shown in size 43"
Yarn Cascade Yarns 220 Heathers (100% Peruvian highland wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
• #9489 red wine heather, 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins
Gauge 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16", 24", and 32" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Worsted-weight cotton waste yarn for sleeve and stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Women’s cardigan with open fronts and cabled counterpane detail on the back.

Sheila Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:05:29 GMT

Designer Ashley Rao
Sizes 33¼ (38¼, 40½, 45¾, 51)" bust circumference, buttoned; shown in size 33¼"
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Lanaloft Sport Weight (100% wool; 145 yd [133 m]/50 g):
• #LL47S buoyant blue, 7 (8, 9, 11, 15) skeins
Gauge 20 sts and 32 rows = 4" in rev St st; 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in k1, p2 rib patt.
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Twelve ½" buttons

Women’s seamless yoke cardigan, worked from the top down.

Disk Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:44:10 GMT

Disk Cardigan
HEATHER ZOPPETTI

Six lace panels in three different lace patterns are seamed to make a swingy circle cardigan.

FINISHED SIZE 15 (16, 17, 18, 19)" back width. Cardigan shown measures 15".
YARN Lorna's Laces Lion & Lamb (50% silk, 50% wool; 205 yd [187 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #4ns blackberry, 7 (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins.|
NEEDLES Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Removable markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.|
GAUGE 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in lace patt.

Little Mary Anning Set

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:09:43 GMT

Designer Mary Ann Cunningham-Kim
Finished Size Cardigan: 22 (24½, 26, 28½, 31, 33½)" chest circumference, buttoned, to fit 6 mo (12 mo, 18 mo, 2 yr, 4 yr, 5 yr). Cardigan shown measures 26". Bonnet: 10¾ (11½, 12½, 13¾)" from lower front edge over forehead to lower front edge (framing face), to fit 6 (12, 18, 24) mo. Bonnet shown measures 12½". Booties: 2½ (3, 4, 4½)" foot length, to fit 6 (12, 18, 24) mo. Booties shown measure 4".
Yarn Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (100% superwash wool; 220 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #859 Lake Chelan heather (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins for cardigan, ½ skein for bonnet, ½ skein for booties; #862 walnut heather (CC), 3 yd for cardigan, 1 yd each for bonnet and booties.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders for cardigan; tapestry needle; spare needle in size 6 (4 mm) or smaller for three-needle BO on booties; seven ½" buttons for cardigan; seven ½" backing buttons for cardigan; 1 yd of ¼" ribbon in a complementary color for cardigan (optional), 20" (or more) for bonnet, 1 yd for booties; sewing needle and thread in ribbon color; 1 self-adhesive Velcro dot for bonnet.
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows = 4" in charted patt, after blocking.

Baby cardigan, hat, and booties set with lace pattern.

Bridget Hoodie

AmyPalmer — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:22:58 GMT

Designer Carol Feller
Sizes 35½ (40¼, 43½, 48¼, 51½)" bust circumference, buttoned; shown in size 35½"
Yarn Spud & Chloë Outer (65% wool, 35% organic cotton; 60 yd [55 m]/100 g):
• #7214 ballerina, 10 (12, 13, 14, 15) skeins
Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas
Gauge 10 sts and 14 rows = 4" in St st; 16 sts of cable and lace panel = 6" wide
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm): 40" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Cable needle (cn)
• Tapestry needle
• 1¼" button

Women’s hooded cardigan knit in a bulky yarn with a cable and lace pattern.

Frances Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:24:37 GMT

Designer Amy Polcyn
Sizes 35 (39, 41, 45, 47)" bust; shown in size 35"
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Fresco (60% wool, 30% baby alpaca, 10% angora; 164 yd [150 m]/50 g):
• #5350 ginger (MC), 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins
• #5327 wake up red (CC), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins
Gauge 24 sts and 33 rows = 4" in St st on smallest needle; 24 sts and 44 rows = 4" in faux Bohus patt on smallest needle
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 40" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 40" cir needle
• Size 8 (5 mm): 40" cir needle
• Yarn needle

Women’s cardigan with stranded colorwork yoke.

Lately Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:39:33 GMT

Designer Josh Bennett
Sizes 37½ (39, 41½, 44, 45½, 47½, 49)" chest; shown in size 39"
Yarn Rowan Creative Focus Worsted (75% wool, 25% alpaca; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
• #402 charcoal heather (MC), 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls
• #2025 Syrah (maroon; CC1), 1 ball
• #18 golden heather (CC2), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s)
• #100 natural (CC3), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s)
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in upper body patt on larger needles; 21 sts and 27 rows = 4" in cable patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles
• Stitch holders
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• 23 (24, 24, 25, 26, 26, 27)" 2-way separating zipper

Men’s zippered cardigan with cables and stranded colorwork.

Medallion-Edged Shrug

arwilliams — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:11:36 GMT

Medallion-Edged Shrug
Katya Frankel

A sweet raglan cardigan is finished with a medallion lace edging. Laceweight yarn adds a delicate touch.

FINISHED SIZE 301⁄2 (341⁄2, 381⁄2, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 301⁄2", modeled with 2-4" of negative ease.
YARN Fyberspates Scrumptious Lace (55% merino, 45% silk; 1093 yd [1,000 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #505 purple, 1 skein (see Notes). Yarn distributed by Lantern Moon.
NEEDLES Size 2 (3 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
GAUGE 25 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st.

CORRECTION: Body
INC ROW (RS) Knit to m, sl m, M1L, knit to m, M1R, sl m, knit to end-146 (168, 190, 212, 234, 256) sts.

Flynn Cardigan

arwilliams — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:14:48 GMT

FLYNN CARDIGAN

Maria Leigh

A slouchy, oversized cardigan perfect for long walks on the beach. Stripes of lace keep the look feminine. Cardigan is worked in one piece to the underarms.

Finished Size 38 (42, 46½, 50½ , 54¾ )" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 38", modeled with plenty of ease.

Yarn Debbie Bliss Amalfi (70% cotton, 15% viscose, 10% linen, 5% silk; 109 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #32014 coral, 15 (16, 18, 20, 22) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.

Needles Body and sleeves-size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular and set of double-pointed (dpn). Bands-size 4 (3.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; stitch holder; six ⅞" buttons.

Gauge 22 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.