Patterns : Sweater, Cardigan

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.

Retrograde Sweater

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:01:47 GMT

Retrograde Sweater
LAURA ZUKAITE

A surprising open back offers an unexpected twist to a boxy cardigan. Piece is knit flat and seamed with twisted stitch details.

FINISHED SIZE 35 (39, 43, 49, 53)" bust circumference, buttoned. Sweater shown measures 39", modeled with moderate ease.

YARN Long Island Livestock Company Dorset Wool (82% llama, 18% wool; 400 yd [366 m]/4 1/4 oz [119 g]): gray + white, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins.

NEEDLES Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); removable m; cable needle (cn); size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; five 1/4" buttons.

GAUGE 15 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Openwork patt; 24 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st.

High-Button Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:50:49 GMT

High-Button Cardigan

CECILY GLOWIK MACDONALD

A wide funnel neck and swingy fronts make a modern everyday cardigan. Cardigan is worked in one piece from the top down.

FINISHED SIZE 30 3/4 (33 3/4, 36 3/4, 39 3/4, 42, 46)" bust circumference, buttoned.

Cardigan shown measures 33 3/4", modeled with minimal ease.

YARN String Theory Hand Dyed Yarn Blue Faced Sport (100% blue faced Leicester wool; 252 yd [230 m]/4 oz [113 g]): juniper, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins.

NEEDLES Size 6 (4 mm): 29" 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; five 5/8" buttons.

GAUGE 21 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st.

Dropped Stitch Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:35:28 GMT

Dropped Stitch Cardigan

ERICA PATBERG

Dropped stitches create striking details in this light cardigan. The cuffs, back, and raglan seams are shaped with dropped stitches.

FINISHED SIZE About 30 (34, 38, 44, 47)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 34", modeled with minimal ease.

YARN Madelinetosh Tosh Sock (100% superwash merino wool; 395 yd [361 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): winter wheat, 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) skeins.

NEEDLES Size 3 (3.25 mm): 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; cotton waste yarn; tapestry needle; size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook.

GAUGE 26 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st.

Brickwork Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:21:28 GMT

Brickwork Cardigan

TAMMY EIGEMAN THOMPSON

A strong garter rib gives texture to a fitted women’s cardigan. Sweater is knit flat in pieces for best shaping.

FINISHED SIZE 34 (35 1/2, 38 1/2, 41, 43)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 34", modeled with minimal ease.

YARN Henry’s Attic Bamboo Cotton 990 (51% combed organic cotton, 49% bamboo rayon; 495 yd [453 m]/8 oz [227 g]): cream, 3 skeins.

NEEDLES Body—size 5 (3.75 mm). Sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm) and size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; one 1 1/8" button.

GAUGE 23 sts and 28 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needles.

Askew Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:19:01 GMT

Askew Cardigan

CECILY GLOWIK MACDONALD

A swingy asymmetrical shape and cap sleeves make a fun everyday cardigan. Piece is knit from the bottom up.

FINISHED SIZE 34 1/4 (37 1/4, 40, 43, 46, 48 3/4)" bust circumference, buttoned, with overlap; modeled with minimal ease. Cardigan shown measures 34 1/4".

YARN The Plucky Knitter Primo Sport (75% extra fine superwash Italian merino wool, 20% cashmere, 5% nylon; 275 yd [251 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): memories, 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins.

NEEDLES Size 6 (4 mm): 29" 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; three 5/8" buttons.

GAUGE 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st.

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.

Plaits and Links Cardigan

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:29:24 GMT

PLAITS AND LINKS CARDIGAN

Kathy Zimmerman

A cropped silhouette livens up a classic cabled cardigan. A wooly, Shetland-style yarn gives definition to Aran styling. Back and fronts are worked separately with raglan shaping.

Finished Size 37¾ (41, 44¾, 48, 51¾)" bust circumference, buttoned, with fronts overlapped about 1½". Cardigan shown measures 37¾".

Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Wonderfully Woolly (100% New England wool; 250 yards [228 m]/4 oz [115 g]): #7404 lichen 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) skeins.

Needles Neckband and cuffs-size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Body and sleeves-size 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; three ⅝" buttons.

Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in Seed st on larger needles; 12 sts of Chart A = 2¼ " wide on larger needles; 18 sts of Chart B = 3½" wide on larger needles; 12 sts of Charts C and D = 2" wide on larger needles.

Turned-Cable Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:28:23 GMT

Turned-Cable Cardigan
JEAN CLEMENT

A swingy, criss-cross shape and soft spun yarn whip up into a warm and cozy cardigan. A large cable adds interest to the border. Sweater is knit in pieces with cable added after seaming.

FINISHED SIZE 383⁄4 (44, 48, 531⁄4, 57)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 383⁄4".
YARN Classic Elite Yarns Ariosa (90% extrafine merino, 10% cashmere; 87 yd [79 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #4855 russet, 11 (12, 14, 15, 16) balls.
NEEDLES Size 101⁄2 (6.5 mm): 16" and 29" circulars (cir) and two double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle; 1" square piece of medium-weight interfacing; one 11⁄2" button.
GAUGE 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st; 22 sts of Cable Border chart = 31⁄4" wide.

Tucked-Buttonband Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:25:08 GMT

Tucked-Buttonband Cardigan
KYOKO NAKAYOSHI

Inspired by traditional Chinese garments, this jacket is finished with a high neck and a unique tucked buttonband. Piece is knit flat from the bottom up in one piece.

FINISHED SIZE 341⁄2 (39, 431⁄2, 48, 511⁄2)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 341⁄2".
YARN Fyberspates Scrumptious Aran (55% merino, 45% silk; 180 yd [165 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #403 water, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins. Yarn distributed by Lantern Moon.
NEEDLES Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" 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; thin waste yarn; three 11⁄8" buttons; one 5⁄8" button.
GAUGE 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st.

Lattice Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:28:08 GMT

Lattice Cardigan
TAMMY EIGEMAN THOMPSON

An all-over lattice stitch adds texture to a cardigan with preppy charm. Piece is knit back and forth from the bottom up.

FINISHED SIZE 361⁄4 (401⁄4, 441⁄4, 481⁄4, 521⁄4)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 361⁄4".
YARN Harrisville Designs New England Shetland (100% pure virgin wool; 217 yd [198 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #47 suede Shetland, 8 (9, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
NEEDLES Size 2 (2.75 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; five 1⁄2" buttons.
GAUGE 28 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Cable chart patt.

Horseshoe Cape

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:05:15 GMT

Horseshoe Cape
SARAH WILSON

The perfect snuggly cardigan for a rainy day. Cardigan is worked back and forth in one piece from the bottom up. Ribbing and a horseshoe cable band are worked after folding into shape.

FINISHED SIZE 591⁄4 (64, 673⁄4, 703⁄4, 733⁄4)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cape shown measures 591⁄4".
YARN Tahki Yarns Cora Color (50% Corriedale wool, 50% alpaca; 92 yd [84 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #011 wheat, 7 (9, 11, 13, 15) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
NEEDLES Size 8 (5 mm) 60" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; one 11⁄2" button.
GAUGE 15 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st.

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.

Columnar Jacket

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:35:23 GMT

Columnar Jacket
AMY CHRISTOFFERS

Reverse stockinette and columns of ribbing add swing and flattering lines to a knit cardigan. Sweater is worked back and forth in one piece to the underarms.

FINISHED SIZE 371⁄4 (411⁄4, 451⁄4, 491⁄4, 531⁄4)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 371⁄4 ".
YARN O-Wool Classic Worsted (100% wool; 99 yd [90 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #6403 haystack, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls.
NEEDLES Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Marker (m); tapestry needle; one 11⁄4" button.
GAUGE 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needle

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.