Patterns : Colorwork, Cardigan

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.

Cornflower Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:28:06 GMT

CORNFLOWER CARDIGAN
Amanda Bell

Punchy colors update traditional stranded colorwork in this cozy cardigan. Pockets and a deep V neck make a classic piece modern. Sweater is knit in the round and steeked.

Finished Size 35¼ (38¼, 41, 44¾, 47¾, 52)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 35¼", modeled with slight ease.

Yarn SMC Select Extra Soft Merino (100% superwash merino wool; 142 yd [130 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #05191 beige marl (MC), 9 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) balls; #05187 turquoise (CC1), 1 ball; #05127 cayenne (CC2), 1 ball; #05151 indigo (CC3), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2) ball(s); #05122 tomato (CC4), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir), 40" cir, and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir and set of dpn (see Notes). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; eight 7⁄8" buttons; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook or sewing machine to secure steeks.

Gauge 22 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 22 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.

Pluie Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:42:16 GMT

PLUIE CARDIGAN
Alex Capshaw-Taylor

An all-over umbrella motif adds sweetly vintage charm to a fitted cardigan. Sweater is worked with intarsia colorwork and contrast color edging for a polished look.

Finished Size 34½ (38½, 43, 47, 50½)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 34½ ", modeled with minimal ease.

Yarn Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift (100% Shetland wool; 115 yd [105 m]/7⁄8 oz [25 g]): #273 foxglove (purple; MC), 10 (11, 13, 15, 17) balls; #179 buttermilk (cream; CC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls. Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland.

Needles Sizes 1½ (2.5 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; tapestry needle; yarn bobbins; seven 5⁄8" buttons.

Gauge 28 sts and 38 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

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.

Vera Cardigan

arwilliams — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:29:54 GMT

Vera Cardigan
Alexis Winslow

Strategically placed colorwork bands adorn this women’s cardigan with pockets.

Sizes 31½ (35¾, 39¼, 44, 48¼, 52½ )" bust circumference, including 3½ (3½, 4¼, 4¼, 5, 5)" front band; shown in size 35¾"
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool, 215 yd [198 m]/100 g):
• #6288 blueberry mix (MC), 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins
• #6214 steel cut oats (CC), 1 skein for all sizes
Gauge 20½ sts and 25 rows/rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 36" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Six ⅞" decorative buttons
• Six ⅝" plain backing buttons

Angelfire Jacket

arwilliams — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:14:33 GMT

Angel Fire Jacket
Lisa Shroyer

Create this handsome, Southwestern-inspired cardigan using a variety of knitting techniques including stranded colorwork, intarsia, and double knitting.

Finished Size 33¼ (37, 44½, 48½, 52¼)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 37", modeled with 4" of ease.
Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco+ (100% Peruvian wool; 478 yd [440 m]/8¾ oz [250 g]): #2453 rust (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins; #9451 teal (CC1) and #8014 cream (CC2), 2 skeins each.
Needles Sizes 8 and 9 (5 and 5.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Spare needles in larger size; tapestry needle; markers (m); stitch holders.
Gauge 16½ sts and 23 rows = 4" in single color St st on smaller needle; 17 sts and 17 rows = 4" in stranded colorwork on larger needle.

Scherenschnitte Cardigan

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:27:00 GMT

Scherenschnitte Cardigan
Tanis Gray

Knit this classic top-down cardigan for a little one in your life. Partridge-shaped motifs aroudn the bottom band are worked with stranded colorwork.

Finished Size Size 27 (30, 32¾ )" chest circumference, to fit ages 3–4 (5–6, 8–9) years. Cardigan shown measures 27".
Yarn Spud & Chloë Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yd [146 m]/100 g): #7506 toast (MC), 3 (4, 5) skeins; #7516 grape jelly (CC), 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 40" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 8 (5 mm): 24" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle; four ¾" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 17 sts and 18 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.

Charlemont Cardigan

arwilliams — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:58:51 GMT

Charlemont Cardigan
Elisabeth Parker

This cardigan is knit from the top down with colorwork around the yoke. Raglan sleeve shaping occurs simultaneously with the colorwork pattern.

Sizes 37 (41, 45, 49, 53, 57)" bust, buttoned; shown in size 37"
Yarn Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 (100% wool; 220 yd [200 m]/100 g):
• #9562 coffee bean heathers (MC), 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins
• #9442 baby rose heather (CC), 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s)
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 6 (4 mm): 32" cir needle and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Four ⅞" buttons
• Stitch holders

8,000 Feet Hoodie

LarissaG — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:01:08 GMT

8,000 Feet Hoodie
Amanda Scheuzger

Simple raglan cardigan with elegant colorwork in the hood and cuffs. Stranded colorwork hood is worked in the round with clever increases and decreases to achieve the right shape.

Finished Size 34 (37½, 40¼, 43, 45¾, 48¾, 52¼)" bust circumference, buttoned. Sweater shown measures 37½", modeled with 4" of ease.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino (60% baby suri, 40% merino; 164 yd [150 m]
/3½ oz [100 g]): #418 dusk (MC), 7 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10) skeins; #416 meadow (A), #420 autumn (B), #415 harvest (C), and #417 seamist (D), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 40" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn; six¾" buttons.
Gauge 23 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 23 sts and 24 rows = 4" in colorwork patt on larger needles.

Winter Wren Cardigan

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:56:20 GMT

Fair Isle knitting enthusiasts will love this colorwork cardigan. Knit in one piece to the armholes, the stranded colorwork pattern makes for an intriguing knitting project. Simple crochet techniques help add the finishing touches.

Designer Shirley Paden
Finished Size 36 (38¼, 40½, 42½)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn Knit One, Crochet Too Ambrosia (70% alpaca, 20% silk, 10% cashmere; 137 yd
[125 m]/50 g): #767 purple heather, 4 (4, 5, 5) balls; #729 lavender mist, 3 (3, 4, 4) balls; #243 soft sunrise (pink) and #841 fawn, 2 (2, 3, 3) balls each; #713 plum, 1 ball.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers; stitch holders; one 1" button for sizes 40½" and 42½"; size D/3 (3.25 m) crochet hook; safety pin; tapestry needle.
Gauge 44 sts and 41 rows = 6" in diamond patt on larger needle; 29 sts = 4" and 40 rows = 6" in trellis patt on larger needle; 29 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle.

Chincoteague Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:49:18 GMT

A men's classic cardigan features two-color mosaic colorwork across the chest, making a simple but elegant statement. Set-in sleeves, neck shaping, and an allover textured pattern make for easy wear.

Designer Daniela Nii
Finished Size 39 (42¼, 45½, 49, 52¼)" chest circumference, buttoned, after blocking. Cardigan shown measures 42¼".
Yarn Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool (100% wool; 465 yd [425 m]/227 g): #126 nature’s brown (MC), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins; #200 oak tweed (CC), 1 skein.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 29" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle; six ⅞" buttons; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook (optional).
Gauge 19 sts and 29 rows = 4" in brick patt, after blocking.

Tree Line Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:24:44 GMT

Child's cardigan with intarsia colorwork edging.

Designer Hannah Fettig
Finished Size 25 (27¼, 29¾)" chest circumference, to fit a 2–3 (4–6, 6–8) year-old. Cardigan shown measures 27¼".
Yarn Louet Gems Sport (100% merino; 225 yd [206 m]/100 g): #17 shamrock (MC), 2 (2, 3) balls; #55 willow (CC1) and #39 fern (CC2), 1 ball each.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Ribbing— size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; seven ½" buttons.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Hearts and Flowers Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:59:15 GMT

A child's cardigan with Fair Isle stranded colorwork, steeks, and delicate picot edges worked in superwash fingering-weight wool. This sweater is worked in the round with steeks. The sleeves are worked cuff-up and sewn in after knitting.

Designer Judy Alexander
Finished Size 22½ (24, 26½, 28)" chest circumference, buttoned (including ¾" front bands). Sweater shown measures 28", modeled on a five-year-old.
Fiber Cascade Yarns Heritage (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon; 437 yd [400 m]/100 g): #5618 natural (MC), 2 (2, 2, 3) skeins; #5617 fuchsia, #5611 yellow, #5612 green, #5613 pink, and #5614 lavender, 1 skein each.
Needles Body and sleeve—size 1½ (2.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Bands—size 0 (2 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle;
• five (five, six, six) ⅜" buttons;
• sewing needle and thread to match MC;
• smooth, contrasting waste yarn;
• sewing machine for steek reinforcement (recommended).
Gauge 34 sts and 40 rows = 4" in solid-color St st using larger needles; 31 sts and 39 rows = 4" in colorwork patt on larger needles.

Wave and Dimple Kimono

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:06:36 GMT

This intermediate cardigan vest features vertical Fair Isle panels, a big collar, side-to-side construction, some intarsia elements, and a chunky gauge. The colorwork is worked in rows.

Designer Sharon Shoji
Finished Size 47½ (53½, 60)" bust circumference, to fit sizes 33–42 (39–48, 46–55)". Sweater shown measures 47½", modeled on 34" actual bust.
Yarn Trendsetter Yarns Merino VIII (100% superwash merino; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #7440 dark teal, 17 (19, 23) balls.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 29–36" circular (cir), depending on size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
•Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• coil-less safety pins;
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 26 rows = 4" in patt.