SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Caron Simply Soft O'Go 6 oz/170 g; 315 yds/288 m)
- Contrast A & B: blueberry/soft blue - 3 (4 / 4 / 5 / 5 / 5) O'Gos
- Sizes U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) and U.S. 8 (5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- 4 stitch holders
- 6 buttons
- GAUGE: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st with larger needles.
- SIZES: XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL
- To Fit Bust About (28-34" / 36-38" / 40-42" / 44-46" / 48-54" / 56-60")
- Finished Bust About (38" / 41 1/2" / 44" / 49 1/2" / 56" / 61")
DIRECTIONS:
NOTE: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.
SPECIAL STITCHES
K2(3)tog = Knit next 2(3) stitches together
P2tog = Purl next 2 stitches together
P2togtbl = Purl next 2 stitches together through back loops
NOTES:
To begin working with the O'Go format, carefully cut plastic tie where the ends of the O'Go meet.
Pull tie to remove.
Easily separate colors of each O'go by gently pulling apart and cutting at the color transition.
RIBBING STRIPE PAT:
With A, work 2 rows.
(With B, work 2 rows. With A, work 2 rows) 4 times.
Last 18 rows form Ribbing Stripe Pat.
BODY STRIPE PAT:
*With B, work 16 rows.
With A, work 16 rows.
Rep Body Stripe Pat from * as needed to complete Cardigan.
BACK:
With smaller needles and A, cast on 85 (93-99-111-125-137) sts.
1st row: (RS). *K1. P1. Rep from * to last st. K1.
2nd row: *P1. K1. Rep from * to last st. P1.
First 2 rows of Ribbing Stripe Pat complete.
Cont in (K1. P1) ribbing until all 18 rows of Ribbing Stripe Pat are complete.
Change to larger needles and proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). With B, knit, inc 0 (1-1-0-1-0) st(s) evenly across. 85 (94-100-111-126-137) sts.
2nd row: Purl.
First 2 rows of Body Stripe Pat are complete.
Keeping cont of Body Stripe Pat, cont in stocking st until work from beg measures 13" [33 cm], ending on a purl row.
Shape armholes: Keeping cont of pat, cast off 4 (6-7-9-7-8) sts at beg of next 2 (2-2-2-4-4) rows. 77 (82-86-93-98-105) sts.
Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 1st row: (RS). K2. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2.
2nd row: P2. P2tog. Purl to last 4 sts. P2togtbl. P2.
Rep last 2 rows (1-2) time(s) more, then 1st row once. (88-91) sts.
All sizes: 1st row: (RS). K2. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 75 (80-84- 91-86-89) sts.
2nd row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 8 (8-9-10-7-7) times more. 59 (64-66-71-72-75) sts.
Cont even in pat until armhole measures 8 (8-8 1/2-9-9-9 1/2)" [20.5 (20.5-21.5-23-23-24) cm], ending on a purl row.
Shape shoulders: Cast off 6 (7-7- 8-8-9) sts beg next 2 rows, then 6 (7-7-8-8-8) sts beg following 2 rows. Leave rem 35 (36-38-39- 40-41) sts on st holder.
LEFT FRONT:
Note: Last 7 sts are ribbed for Button Band.
With smaller needles and A, cast on 51 (55-57-65-71-81) sts.
Work 18 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back in Ribbing Stripe Pat.
Change to larger needles and proceed in pat as follows:
1st row: (RS). With B, knit to last 7 sts. K1. (P1. K1) 3 times.
2nd row: P1. (K1. P1) 3 times. Purl to end of row.
First 2 rows of Body Stripe Pat are complete.
Keeping cont of Body Stripe Pat, cont in pat until work from beg measures same length as Back to armhole, ending on same row of Body Stripe Pat (WS).
Shape armhole: Next row: (RS). Cast off 4 (6-7-9-7-8) sts. Pat to end of row. 47 (49-50-56-64- 73) sts.
Next row: Work even in pat.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (0-0-0-1-1) time(s) more. 47 (49-50-56-57-65) sts.
Sizes XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 1st row: (RS). K2. ssk. Pat to end of row.
2nd row: Pat to last 4 sts. P2togtbl. P2.
Rep last 2 rows (0-0-2) time(s) more. (54-55-59) sts.
All sizes: 1st row: (RS). K2. ssk. Pat to end of row.
2nd row: Work even in pat.
Rep last 2 rows 10 (9-8-7-7-10) times more. 36 (39-41-46-47-48) sts.
Cont even in pat until armhole measures 6 (6-6 1/2-7-7-7 1/2)" [15 (15-16.5-18-18-19) cm], ending on a purl row.
Shape neck: 1st row: (RS). K17 (20-20-25-25-25). K2tog (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem 17 (17-19-19-20-21) sts on a st holder. 18 (21-21-26-26-26) sts.
2nd row: Work even in pat.
Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at neck edge on next and following alt rows 4 (3-3-0-0-2) times more, ending on a WS row. 14 (18-18-26-26-24) sts.
Next row: (RS). Knit to last 3 sts. K3tog (neck edge). 12 (16-16-24-24-22) sts.
Next row: Work even in pat.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (1-1-4-4-2) time(s) more. 12 (14-14-16-16-18) sts.
Shape shoulder: 1st row: (RS). Cast off 6 (7-7-8-8-9) sts. Pat to end of row.
2nd row: Work even in pat.
Cast off rem 6 (7-7-8-8-9) sts.
RIGHT FRONT:
Note: First 7 sts are ribbed for Buttonhole Band.
With smaller needles and A, cast on 51 (55-57-65-71-81) sts.
Work 4 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back, keeping cont of Ribbing Stripe Pat.
Next row (buttonhole): (RS). K1. P1. K1. yo. K2tog (buttonhole made). Rib to end of row.
Work 13 more rows in (K1. P1) ribbing, keeping cont of Ribbing Stripe Pat.
Change to larger needles and proceed in pat as follows:
1st row: (RS). With B, K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. Knit to end of row.
2nd row: Purl to last 7 sts. P1. (K1. P1) 3 times.
First 2 rows of Body Stripe Pat are complete.
Work a further 8 rows in Body Stripe Pat.
Next row (buttonhole): (RS). K1. P1. K1. yo. K2tog (buttonhole made). P1. Pat to end of row.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures same length as Back, ending on same row of Body Stripe Pat (RS row), at the same time, working buttonhole every 24th row (as before) to end of Right Front.
Shape armhole: Next row: (WS). Keeping cont of pat, cast off 4 (6-7-9-7-8) sts. Pat to end of row. 47 (49-50-56-64-73) sts.
Next row: Work even in pat.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (0-0-0-1-1) time(s) more. 47 (49-50-56-57-65) sts.
Sizes XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 1st row: (RS). Pat to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. (55-56-64) sts.
2nd row: P2. P2tog. Pat to end of row. (54-55-63) sts.
Rep last 2 rows (0-0-2) times more. (54-55-59) sts.
All sizes: 1st row: (RS). Pat to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2.
2nd row: Work even in pat.
Rep last 2 rows 10 (9-8-7-7-10) times more. 36 (39-41-46-47-48) sts.
Cont even in pat, working buttonhole every 24th row (as before), until armhole measures 6 (6-6 1/2-7-7-7 1/2)" [15 (15-16.5-18-18-19) cm], ending on a purl row.
Shape neck: 1st row: (RS). K17 (17-19-19-20-21). Place these 17 (17-19-19-20-21) sts onto a st holder. ssk (neck edge). Pat to end of row. 18 (21-21-26-26-26) sts.
2nd row: Work even in pat.
Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at neck edge on next and following alt rows 4 (3-3-0-0-2) times more, ending on a purl row. 14 (18-18-26-26-24) sts.
Next row: (RS). ssk (neck edge). Pat to end of row. 13 (17-17-25-25-23) sts.
Next row: Work even in pat.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (1-1-4-4-2) time(s) more. 13 (16-16-21-21-21) sts.
Shape shoulder: 1st row: (RS). Work even in pat.
2nd row: Cast off 6 (7-7-8-8-9) sts. Pat to end of row.
3rd row: Work even in pat.
Cast off rem 6 (7-7-8-8-9) sts.
SLEEVES:
With smaller needles, cast on 41 (41-45-45-49-49) sts.
Work 18 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back, keeping cont of Ribbing Stripe Pat.
Change to larger needles and proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). With B, knit, inc 1 st in center of row. 42 (42-46-46-50-50) sts.
2nd row: Purl.
First 2 rows of Body Stripe Pat are complete.
Work a further 16 rows in Body Stripe Pat.
Inc 1 st each end of next row and following 6th (4th-4th-4th-4th-2nd) rows until there are 66 (58-62-80-82-56) sts.
Sizes M and L only: Inc 1 st each end of following 6th rows until there are (72-76) sts.
Size 4/5XL only: Inc 1 st each end of following 4th rows until there are 84 sts.
All sizes: Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 17 (17 1/2-17 1/2-16 1/2-16-16)" [43 (44.5-44.5- 42-40.5-40.5) cm], ending on a purl row.
Shape top: Keeping cont of pat, cast off 4 (4-5-5-6-6) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 58 (64-66-70-70- 72) sts.
1st row: (RS). K2. ssk. Pat to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2.
2nd row: Work even in pat.
Rep last 2 rows 11 (8-9-8-8-12) times more, then 1st row once. 32 (44-44-50-50-44) sts.
Next row: (WS). P2. P2tog. Pat to last 4 sts. P2togtbl. P2.
Next row: K2. ssk. Pat to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2.
Rep last 2 rows 4 (7-7-8-8-6) times more.
Cast off rem 12 (12-12-14- 14-16) sts.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams as shown in Diagram.
Sew side and sleeve seams with mattress st as shown in Diagram. Sew in sleeves.
Neckband: With RS facing, A and smaller needles, K17 (17-19-19-20-21) from Right Front st holder. Pick up and knit 12 sts up Right Front neck edge. K35 (36-38-39-40-41) from Back st holder dec 0 (1-1-0- 1-0) st(s) at center. Pick up and knit 12 sts down Left Front neck edge. K17 (17-19-19-20-21) from Left Front st holder. 93 (93-99-101-103-107) sts.
Beg on a 2nd row, work 3 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back.
Next row: (RS). With B, K1. P1. K1. yo. K2tog (buttonhole made). Rib to end of row.
With B, work 3 more rows in (K1. P1) ribbing.
With A, work 4 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing.
Cast off in ribbing.
Sew on buttons to correspond to buttonholes.
ABBREVIATIONS: Alt = Alternate
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ing)
Cont = Continue(ity)
Dec = Decrease(ing)
Inc = Increase(ing)
K = Knit
K2(3)tog = Knit next 2(3) stitches together
P = Purl
P2tog = Purl next 2 stitches together
P2togtbl = Purl next 2 stitches together through back loops
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remain(ing)(s)
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side
Yo = Yarn over