Patterns : #4 – Medium, 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.

Bowsprit Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:41:48 GMT

BOWSPRIT CARDIGAN

Charles D. Gandy

Yarnovers and changing needles adds open stripes to a swingy cardigan. Edges are held firm with hemmed and mitered corners.

Finished Size 36 (40½, 44, 48½, 52)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36".

Yarn Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme (100% cotton; 180 yd [165 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #610 navy, 7 (8, 9, 11, 12) skeins.

Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 40–47" circular (cir), depending on garment size, and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 10 (6 mm): 32–40" cir, depending on garment size, and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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

Gauge 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle; 12 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

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.

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.

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.

Gilded Cardigan

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:48:47 GMT

GILDED CARDIGAN

Carolyn Noyes

A glittery yarn is carried along in the yoke only for a subtly sparkling cardigan. Sweater is knit in one piece from the top down.

Finished Size 34½ (38½, 42½, 47, 51)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34½", modeled with slight ease.

Yarn S. Charles Collezione Tivoli (52% silk, 48% kid mohair; 109 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #N20 red tourmaline (MC), 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) balls.

S. Charles Collezione Celine (60% viscose, 40% sinflex polyester metallic; 163 yd [150 m]/¾ oz [20 g]): #4 rose gold (CC), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 36" circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 36" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook; two ½" buttons.

Gauge 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st with MC on larger needle.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Terra Linda Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:16:46 GMT

Designer Rosemary (Romi) Hill
Sizes 35¼ (38¼, 41, 43¾, 46¾)" bust circumference, including ¾" front band; shown in size 35¼".
Yarn Malabrigo Merino Worsted (100% wool; 210 yd [192 m]/100 g):
• #610 red mahogany, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins
Gauge 17 sts and 28 rows = 4" in garter rib patt on larger needles
Tools • Size 8 (5 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Five ¾" buttons
• Waste yarn

Women’s top-down raglan cardigan worked in all over garter rib pattern.