SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Lion Brand FEELS LIKE BUTTA (Art. #215)
- Lion Brand Yarn Skein, #106 Ice (2-4, see measurements below)
- Lion Brand Yarn Skein, #149 Pale Grey (1)
- Lion Brand Yarn Skein, #101 Pink (1)
- Lion Brand Yarn Skein, #146 Lilac (1)
- Lion Brand Size 7 Double Pointed Needles Set (5)
- Lion Brand Stitch Markers
- Lion Brand Stitch Holders
- Lion Brand Large-Eyed Blunt Needle
- Size 7 Circular Knitting Needle Size 7 (4.5 Mm), 29" Long or Longer
- 7/8" Diameter Buttons (4)
- MEASUREMENTS:
- S (M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)
- Skeins Required
- Ice 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4)
- Pale Grey 1
- Pink 1
- Lilac 1
- Finished Bust About 36 (40, 44, 48, 51, 56) in. (91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 129.5, 142) cm)
- Finished Length About 19 1/2 (20, 20, 20, 20 1/2, 20 1/2) in. (49.5 (51, 51, 51, 52, 52) cm)
- NOTE: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
- GAUGE: 26 sts + 39 rows = about 6" over Stockinette st (knit on RS, purl on WS).
DIRECTIONS:
Ice is color A.Pale Grey is color B.
Pink is color C.
Lilac is color D.
STITCH EXPLANATIONS
Inc (worked on WS) Place purl bump of next st on left needle and purl it as you would a regular purl st.
MB (Make Bobble)
Note: Each Bobble is worked with a contrasting color yarn, B, C, or D. Carry A along WS of piece while working each Bobble.
Yarn over (yo).
Knit into next st but do not remove st from needle.
Yarn over (yo).
Knit into same st and do not remove st from needle.
Yarn over (yo).
Knit into same st again and remove st from needle (6 sts increased).
Turn, p6.
Turn, k6.
Turn, (p2tog) 3 times.
Turn, slip 1 as if to knit, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over k2tog and off needle.
PATTERN STITCHES
K1, p1 Rib (worked over an even number of sts)
Row 1: * K1, p1; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for K1, p1 Rib.
K2, p2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts)
Row 1: * K2, p2; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for K2, p2 Rib.
K2, p2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts + 2 additional sts)
Row 1: K2, * p2, k2; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for K2, p2 Rib.
NOTES
This pattern includes quite a lot of things going on, all at the same time! The techniques aren't at all difficult, you'll just need to keep careful track of where you are. We highly recommend taking the time to check your piece after every few rows to determine whether you're on track. When working a project like this, 'reading' your knitting is invaluable.
Cardigan is worked from the neck downwards.
Piece is divided at underarms then lower body and sleeves are worked separately downwards.
Bobbles (MB) are worked onto the yoke. When working Bobble rows, work each Bobble using indicated contrasting yarn color and remaining sts using yarn A. The designer used a separate strand of yarn for each Bobble. Worked with this technique, you'll have loads of yarn ends to weave in. You may find it easier to weave in a few rows of ends at a time. If you prefer, you can strand the Bobble color yarn across the WS of the sweater, twisting it with yarn A every 3-4 sts.
Sleeves are worked in rnds using double pointed needles.
A circular needle is used to accommodate the number of sts, work back and forth in rows on the circular needle as if working on straight needles.
When you see 'as established' in the instructions, this means to continue in the current pattern sts, lining up sts as in previous rows.
When you see work 'even' in the instructions, this means to continue on in the pattern st you have established without changing the st count by increasing, decreasing, or binding off.
TO BEGIN CARDIGAN
YOKE
With circular needle and A, cast on 56 (56, 58, 58, 60, 60) sts.
Row 1 (Set Up Row - RS): K1, yo, k1 (for left front), place marker (pm), k1, yo, k9, yo, k1 (for left sleeve), pm, k1, yo, 28 (28, 30, 30, 32, 32), yo, k1 (for back), pm, k1, yo, k9, yo, k1 (for right sleeve), pm, k1, yo, k1 (for right front) - you will have 64 (64, 66, 66, 68, 68) sts in this row (consisting of 3 sts for each front, 32 (32, 34, 34, 36, 36) sts for back and 13 sts for each sleeve).
Row 2 and all WS rows, unless otherwise instructed: Purl across, purling each yo through the back loop.
Row 3 (Raglan and Neck Increase): K1, yo, * k to 1 st before next marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times, k to last st, yo, k1 - 74 (74, 76, 76, 78, 78) sts.
BEG BOBBLES ON SLEEVES AND BACK
Note: Bobbles are worked in Row 5 and then in every 10th row.
Row 5 (Bobble Set-Up Row - RS): Use yarn B for Bobbles and yarn A for all rem sts, k to 1 st before first marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo, k6, MB, k6, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo, k1 (1, 2, 2, 3, 3), (MB, k9) 3 times, MB, k0 (0, 1, 1, 2, 2), yo, k1, sm, k1, yo, k6, MB, k6, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo, k to end of row - 82 (82, 84, 84, 86, 86) sts.
Row 7: Rep Row 3 - 92 (92, 94, 94, 96, 96) sts.
Row 9 (Raglan Increase): * K to 1 st before next marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times, k to end of row - 100 (100, 102, 102, 104, 104) sts.
Row 11: Rep Row 3 - 110 (110, 112, 112, 114, 114) sts.
Row 13: Rep Row 9 - 118 (118, 120, 120, 122, 122) sts in Row 13.
BEG BOBBLES ON FRONTS AND CONTINUE BOBBLE PATTERN OF SLEEVES AND BACK
Row 15 (Bobble Row - RS): Use yarn C for Bobbles and yarn A for all rem sts, k1, yo, k4, MB, k5, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo, k6 MB, k9, MB, k6, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo, k1 (1, 2, 2, 3, 3), (MB, k9) 4 times, MB, k0 (0, 1, 1, 2, 2), yo, k1, sm, , k1, yo, k6 MB, k9, MB, k6, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo, k5, MB, k4, yo, k1 - 128 (128, 130, 130, 132, 132) sts.
Row 17: Rep Row 9 - 136 (136, 138, 138, 140, 140) sts.
Row 19: Rep Row 3 - 146 (146, 148, 148, 150, 150) sts.
Row 21: Rep Row 9 - 154 (154, 156, 156, 158, 158) sts.
Row 23: Rep Row 3 - 164 (164, 166, 166, 168, 168) sts.
Row 25 (Bobble Row - RS): Use yarn D for Bobbles and yarn A for all rem sts, K3, MB, k9, MB, k5, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo, k6, MB, (k9, MB) twice, k6, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo, k6 (7, 8), MB, (k9, MB) 4 times, k5 (6, 7), yo, k1, sm, k1, yo, k6, MB, (k9, MB) twice, k6, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo, k5, MB, k9, MB, k3 - 172 (172, 174, 174, 176, 176) sts.
NOTES
Raglan increases are worked EVERY RS row to Divide. Neck increases are worked EVERY OTHER RS row until a total of 15 (15, 16, 16, 17, 17) neck increases have been worked. For some sizes, this means that the neck increases are not complete until after the Divide.
Detailed instructions are provided to start you off, then when the instructions say "work in pattern as established" this means to work in St st (k on RS, p on WS), purling the yo sts through the back loop, and continue working the raglan increases every RS row, the neck increases every other RS row, and Bobble Rows every 10th row.
When working Bobble rows, continue to work each Bobble using contrasting yarn color following Bobble Sequence and remaining sts using yarn A. Bobble Sequence: Work * 1 Bobble row with B, 1 Bobble row with C, and 1 Bobble row with D; rep from * for Bobble Sequence.
To place Bobbles in a Bobble row, center Bobbles between Bobbles of previous Bobble row and knit 9 sts between Bobbles. To center Bobbles, work each Bobble directly in line with the 5th st between Bobbles of the previous Bobble row.
To help keep track of the Bobbles, we suggest using markers until you're able to easily see where the Bobbles should be placed on a new Bobble row. If desired, place a marker in each Bobble of Row 25 and move markers up as each row is worked. Use different colored markers for Bobbles so that you do not confuse them with the raglan increase markers.
Never work a Bobble in any of the following sts: The first or last st of front, sleeve or back; the first 4 (4, 4, 4, 6, 6) undearam sts of body, and the 4 (4, 4, 4, 6, 6) underarms sts of each sleeve (first and last 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) sts of rnds).
Rows 26-34 (34, 34, 34, 34, 33): Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS), purling the yo sts through the back loop, and continue to work raglan increases every RS row and neck increases every other RS row for 9 (9, 9, 9, 9, 8) rows - 208 (208, 210, 210, 212, 212) sts when all these rows have been completed.
Size S ONLY
Row 35 (Bobble Row): K1, yo, work in Bobble pattern as established to 1 st before next marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times, work in Bobble pattern as established to last st, yo, k1 - 218 sts.
Rows 36-44: Rep Rows 16-24 - 254 sts.
Row 45 (Bobble Row): * Work in Bobble pattern as established to 1 st before next marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times, work in Bobble pattern as established to end of row - 262 sts.
Rows 46-48: Rep Rows 10-12 - 272 sts in Row 47.
Proceed to Divide for Body and Sleeves.
Size M ONLY
Row 35 (Bobble Row): K1, yo, work in Bobble pattern as established to 1 st before next marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times, work in Bobble pattern as established to last st, yo, k1 - 218 sts.
Rows 36-44: Rep Rows 16-24 - 254 sts.
Row 45 (Bobble Row): * Work in Bobble pattern as established to 1 st before next marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times, work in Bobble pattern as established to end of row - 262 sts.
Row 46 (Increase Row - WS): * P each purl st and purl each yo through back loop to 1 st before next marker, Inc, p1, sm, p1, Inc; rep from * 3 more times, p each purl st and purl each yo through back loop to end of row - 270 sts.
Row 47: Rep Row 3 - 280 sts.
Row 48: P each purl st and purl each yo through the back loop.
Row 49: Rep Row 9 - 288 sts.
Rows 50-52: Rep Rows 46-48 - 306 sts.
Proceed to Divide for Body and Sleeves.
Size L ONLY
Row 35 (Bobble Row - RS): K1, yo, work in Bobble pattern as established to 1 st before next marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times, work in Bobble pattern as established to last st, yo, k1 - 220 sts.
Rows 36-44: Rep Rows 16-24 - 256 sts.
Row 45 (Bobble Row - RS): * Work in Bobble pattern as established to 1 st before next marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times, work in Bobble pattern as established to end of row - 264 sts.
Rows 46-48: Rep Rows 10-12 - 274 sts in Row 47.
Row 49: Rep Row 9 - 282.
Row 50 (Increase Row - WS): * P each purl st and purl each yo through back loop to 1 st before next marker, Inc, p1, sm, p1, Inc; rep from * 3 more times, p each purl st and purl each yo through back loop to end of row - 290 sts.
Row 51: Rep Row 3 - 300 sts.
Row 52: Rep Row 50 - 308 sts..
Row 53: Rep Row 9 - 316 sts.
Row 54: Rep Row 50 - 324 sts.
Row 55 (Bobble Row): Rep Row 35 - 334 sts.
Rows 56: Rep Row 50 - 342 sts.
Proceed to Divide for Body and Sleeves.
Size 1X ONLY
Row 35 (Bobble Row): K1, yo, work in Bobble pattern as established to 1 st before next marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times, work in Bobble pattern as established to last st, yo, k1 - 220 sts.
Row 36 (Increase Row - WS): * P each purl st and purl each yo through back loop to 1 st before next marker, Inc, p1, sm, p1, Inc; rep from * 3 more times, p each purl st and purl each yo through back loop to end of row - 228 sts.
Row 37: Rep Row 9 - 236 sts.
Row 38: P each purl st and purl each yo through the back loop.
Row 39: Rep Row 3 - 246 sts.
Rows 40-43: Rep Rows 36-39 - 272 sts in Row 43.
Row 44: Rep Row 36 - 280 sts.
Row 45 (Bobble Row): * Work in Bobble pattern as established to 1 st before next marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times, work in Bobble pattern as established to end of row - 288 sts.
Row 46 and 47: Rep Rows 38 and 39 - 298 sts in Row 47.
Row 48-51: Rep Rows 36-39 - 324 sts in Row 51.
Rows 51-54: Rep Rows 36-38 - 340 sts - in Row 53.
Row 55 (Bobble Row): Rep Row 35 - 350 sts.
Row 56: Rep Row 36 - 358 sts.
Row 57: Rep Row 9 - 366 sts.
Row 58: Rep Row 36 - 372 sts.
Proceed to Divide for Body and Sleeves.
Size 2X ONLY
Row 35 (Bobble Row - RS): K1, yo, work in Bobble pattern as established to 1 st before next marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times, work in Bobble pattern as established to last st, yo, k1 - 222 sts.
Row 37: Rep Row 9 - 230 sts.
Row 38 (Increase Row - WS): P each purl st and purl each yo through back loop to 1 st before next marker, Inc, p1, sm, p1, Inc; rep from * 3 more times, p each purl st and purl each yo through back loop to end of row - 238 sts.
Row 39: Rep Row 3 - 248 sts.
Row 40: P each purl st and purl each yo through the back loop.
Rows 41-44: Rep Rows 37-40 - 274 sts.
Row 45 (Bobble Row): * Work in Bobble pattern as established to 1 st before next marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times, work in Bobble pattern as established to end of row - 282 sts.
Rows 46-48: Rep Rows 38-40 - 300 sts in Row 39.
Rows 49-52: Rep Rows 37-40 - 326 sts in Row 51.
Rows 53 and 54: Rep Rows 37 and 38 - 342 sts in Row 38.
Row 55 (Bobble Row): Rep Row 35 - 352 sts.
Row 56: Rep Row 40 - 352 sts.
Rows 57-60: Reps Rows 37-40 - 378 sts.
Rows 61 and 62: Rep Rows 37 and 38 - 394 sts in Row 62.
Proceed to Divide for Body and Sleeves.
Size 3X ONLY
Row 34 (Increase Row - WS): P each purl st and purl each yo through back loop to 1 st before next marker, Inc, p1, sm, p1, Inc; rep from * 3 more times, p each purl st and purl each yo through back loop to end of row - 220 sts.
Row 35 (Bobble Row - RS): K1, yo, work in Bobble pattern as established to 1 st before next marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times, work in Bobble pattern as established to last st, yo, k1 - 230 sts.
Row 37: Rep Row 9 - 238 sts.
Row 38: Rep Row 34 - 246 sts.
Row 39: Rep Row 3 - 256 sts.
Rows 41-44: Rep Rows 37-40 - 282 sts.
Row 45 (Bobble Row): * Work in Bobble pattern as established to 1 st before next marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times, work in Bobble pattern as established to end of row - 290 sts.
Rows 46-48: Rep Rows 38-40 - 308 sts in Row 39.
Row 49: Rep Row 9 - 316 sts.
Row 50: Rep Row 34 - 324 sts.
Row 51: Rep Row 3 - 334 sts.
Row 52: Rep Row 34 - 342 sts.
Rows 53 and 54: Rep Rows 49 and 50 - 358 sts in Row 54.
Row 55 (Bobble Row): Rep Row 35 - 368 sts.
Row 56: Rep Row 34 - 376 sts.
Rows 57-64: Rep Rows 49-52 twice - 444 sts.
Proceed to Divide for Body and Sleeves.
DIVIDE FOR BODY AND SLEEVES
NOTES:
You should now have a total of 272 (306, 342, 374, 394, 444) sts (consisting of 38 (43, 48, 52, 55, 62) sts for each front, 59 (67, 75, 83, 87, 99) sts for each sleeve, and 78 (86, 96, 104, 110, 122) sts for back).
All of the raglan shaping is now complete. As you work the Dividing Row, remove the raglan increase markers.
Follow the directions below AND complete the neck shaping by working a neck increase in the 1st (3rd, 7th, 9th, 3rd, 7th) row and then every 4th row 2 (1, 1, 1, 1, 0) more time(s).
Continue to work Bobble rows every 10th row as established.
Dividing Row (RS): * Work in pattern as established to next marker, place sleeve sts between next 2 markers on a holder and remove markers, cast on 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) sts, pm, cast on 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) sts for underarm; rep from * once more, work in pattern as established to end of row - 164 (180, 200, 216, 232, 258) sts. Note: If you are making size S remember to work neck increases in this Dividing Row.
Continue in pattern as established, working the additional neck increases every 4th row as explained in note #4, until piece measures about 16 1/2 (16, 17, 17, 17, 17 1/2, 17 1/2) in. (42 (43, 43, 43, 44.5, 44.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work. You will have 168 (184, 204, 220, 236, 260) sts when all V-neck increases have been completed.
Next Row (RS): Work in pattern as established over first 20 (22, 24, 26, 28, 32) sts, pm, work in pattern over next 44 (48, 53, 56, 59, 63) sts AND decrease 6 (6, 7, 6, 5, 9) sts evenly over these sts, pm, work in pattern as established over next 40 (44, 50, 56, 62, 70) sts, pm, work in pattern over next 44 (48, 53, 56, 59, 63) sts AND decrease 6 (6, 7, 6, 5, 9) sts evenly over these sts, pm, work in pattern as established to end of row - 156 (172, 190, 208, 226, 242) sts.
LOWER RIBBNG
Next Row (WS): * Purl to marker, sm, work in K2, p2 Rib to next marker, sm; rep from * once more, p to end of row.
Next Row (RS): * Work in pattern as established to marker, sm, work in K2, p2 Rib to next marker, sm; rep from * once more, work in pattern as established to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows for a total of 15 ribbed rows, end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Next 5 Rows: Work in K1, p1 Rib to marker, sm, work in K2, p2 Rib to next marker, sm; rep from * once more, work in K1, p1 Rib to end of row.
Bind off loosely.
SLEEVES
Place 59 (67, 75, 83, 87, 99) sts of one Sleeve evenly distributed onto double pointed needles then cast on 4 (4, 4, 4, 6, 6) sts for underarm - 63 (71, 79, 87, 93, 105) sts.
Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle.
Note: Never work a Bobble in any of the 4 (4, 4, 4, 6, 6) underarm sts of each sleeve (the first and last 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) sts of rnds).
Working in rnds, work in patterns as established until sleeve measurs about 0 (0, 14, 10, 9, 3) in. (0 (0, 35.5, 25.5, 23, 7.5) cm) from underarm.
Continue in patterns as established and decrease 1 st on each side of beg of rnd marker about every 1 in. (2.5 cm) for 0 (0, 2, 6, 7, 13) times - 63 (71, 75, 75, 79, 79) sts when all decreases have been completed.
Work even n patterns as established until sleeve measures about 17 (17 1/2, 17 1/2, 17 1/2, 18, 18) in. (43 (44.5, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5 cm) from underarm.
CUFF RIBBING
Rnd 1: Knit and decrease 27 (35, 37, 37, 39, 39) sts evenly spaced around - 36 (36, 38, 38, 40, 40) sts.
Next 9 Rnds: * K1, p1; rep from * around.
Bind off loosely.
FINISHING
Front and Neck Bands
From RS with circular needle and A, beg in lower right front corner, pick up and knit sts evenly spaced along right front edge (about 2 sts for every 3 rows), pick up and k11 sts along top edge of right sleeve, 30 (30, 32, 32, 32, 34, 34) sts along back neck edge, and 11 sts along top edge of left sleeve, then pick up and knit the same number of sts along left front edge as you picked up along right front edge (about 2 sts for every 3 rows).
Work back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working with straight needles.
Work in K2, p2 Rib for 4 rows.
Buttonhole Row 1: Work in K2, p2 Rib over first 6 sts, * bind off 2 sts, work in K2, p2 Rib over next 14 sts; rep from * 2 more times, bind off 2 sts, work in K2, p2 Rib to end of row.
Buttonhole Row 2: Work in K2, p2 Rib, casting on 2 sts over bound-off sts of previous row.
Work in K2, p2 Rib for 4 rows.
Bind off loosely in rib.
Sew underarm seams.
Sew buttons to buttonband opposite buttonholes.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 stitches together
rem = remain(ing)(s)
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side