Tools & Supplies
- Bernat® Alize® Blanket-EZ™ (6.4 oz/180 g; 18 yds/16 m)
- Sizes XS/S/M L/XL/2XL 3/4/5XL
- Dark Gray (37014) 2 3 4 balls
- Stitch markers.
SIZES
To fit bust measurement XS/S/M 28-38" [71-96.5 cm] L/XL/2XL 40-48" [101.5-122 cm] 3/4/5 XL 54-62" [137-157.5 cm]
Directions
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes. Note: Right side of project is facing at all times. Do not turn work at end of rows. Count 44 (58-72) loops for foundation row. 1st row: Working from right to left, pull the 45th (59th-73rd) loop (from ‘working yarn’) up through 44th (58th-72nd) loop (last loop of foundation row) from behind to create a knit stitch. Pull next loop from working yarn up through next loop of foundation row. Continue in this manner to end of row. Do not turn work. 44 (58-72) stitches in row. 2nd row: Working from left to right, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through last stitch worked on previous row. *Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through stitch. Repeat from * across row to end of row. Do not turn. 3rd row: Working from right to left, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through last stitch worked on previous row. *Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through stitch. Repeat from * across to end of row. Do not turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows until piece measures approximately 38 (43-53)" [96.5 (109-134.5) cm], ending on a 2nd row.
Bind off row: Working from right to left, pull 2nd stitch through 1st stitch. Pull 3rd stitch through 2nd stitch. Pull 4th stitch through 3rd stitch. Continue in this manner to end of row. Cut thread at base of loop (thread used to create the loop) to create a yarn ‘tail’. Tie to secure and weave in end.
Shoulder Seams: Fold piece in half, with bottom and top edges aligned (with right sides facing together). Place markers on either side edge, approx 8" [20.5 cm] down from edge. Pull first loop from working yarn up through both thicknesses. Working evenly along edge, pull 2nd loop up through both thicknesses. Pull 1st loop through 2nd loop. Continue in this manner to marker. Cut last loop to create yarn tail. Pull yarn tail through last loop. Tie to secure and weave in ends. Rep for other side.
Edging: 1st round: With right side facing, and beginning at side, pull first loop from working yarn up through middle of any already established stitch. *Pull next loop from working yarn through middle of next stitch. Repeat from * around top and bottom edges of Cardigan. 88 (116-144) sts. Join in round, placing a stitch marker on first stitch.
2nd round: *With yarn held in back, twist next loop once to left. Pull next loop from working yarn up through twisted loop. With yarn held in front, pull next loop from working yarn towards back through next stitch. Rep from * around.
Bind off round: Pull 2nd stitch through 1st stitch. Pull 3rd stitch through 2nd stitch. Pull 4th stitch through 3rd stitch. Continue in this manner to end of round. Cut last loop to create yarn ‘tail’. Tie to secure and weave in ends.