Patterns : #5 – Bulky, Cardigan

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.

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.

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.

Bermondsey Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:32:33 GMT

Bermondsey Cardigan
Stefanie Japel

This swingy A-line cardigan in a chunky yarn is great to throw on over winter layers. Knit from the top down, this jacket is a companion piece to the Nevis Cardigan—similar in design and shape, these cardigans are a study in fabric and drape.

Size 29½ (34½, 37½, 42½, 45½, 50½, 53½ )" bust circumference; shown in size 37½"
Yarn Malabrigo Chunky (100% merino; 104 yd [95 m]/100 g):
• #74 polvoriento, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins
Gauge14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm): 24" and 40" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Cutaway Coat

arwilliams — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:45:54 GMT

Cutaway Coat
Sandi Rosner

Simple women's sweater coat with a cutaway front and button embellishment. Sweater is knit flat.

Finished Size 32½ (35¾, 40, 44¼, 48½, 52¾)" bust circumference, buttoned, with fronts overlapping 2½". Coat shown measures 35¾", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Grace (mohair/wool blend; 120 yd [110 m]/2 oz [57 g]): dusk (MC; bouclé), 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.
Lorna’s Laces Glory (mohair/wool blend; 120 yd [110 m]/2 oz [57 g]): dusk (CC; brushed mohair), 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins.
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): straight and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); tapestry needle; four 11/8" buttons.
Gauge 11 sts and 15 rows = 4" in St st with 1 strand each of MC and CC held tog.

Solstice Jacket

arwilliams — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:56:46 GMT

Solstice Jacket
Larissa Gibson

Vintage styling on a modern cropped cardigan jacket. Three-quarter sleeves with boucle cuffs and oversized boucle collar.

Finished Size Size 36 (40½, 45, 49, 53)" bust circumference, buttoned. Jacket shown measures 36", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea (100% certified organic merino wool; 305 yd [278 m]/8 oz [226 g]): raspberry moose (MC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins. Blue Moon Fiber Arts Silk Loops (54% kid mohair, 26% silk, 15% wool, 5% nylon; 390 yd [356 m]/8 oz [226 g]): raspberry moose (CC), 1 skein.
Needles Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 10 (6 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; two 2" buttons; one clasp closure.
Gauge 15 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle using MC; 16 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle using CC.

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.