SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Lion Brand Mandala Bonus Bundle (art. #125)
- #214 Centaur 2, 2 Cakes
- Lion Brand Large-Eyed Blunt Needle
- Circular Knitting Needle Size 7 (4 1/2mm), 36in Long or Longer
DIRECTIONS:
SIZE:S-L (1X-2X)
Finished Bust 49 (58)in.
Finished Length 23 1/2 (25 1/2)in.
Note: Pattern is written for smaller size with changes for larger size in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
GAUGE:
18 sts + 27 rows = about 4in in Moss St pattern.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
PATTERN STITCHES:
Garter Slip Stitch (worked over a multiple of 4 sts + 3 additional sts).
Row 1 (RS): * P3, Sl 1 wyib; rep from * to last 3 sts, p3.
Row 2: Purl.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for Garter Slip St pattern.
Moss Stitch (worked over an odd number of sts):
Row 1: * K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rows 2 and 3: * P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1.
Row 4: Rep Row 1.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Moss St pattern.
TECHNIQUE EXPLANATION:
Cable Cast On:
Insert right needle between first 2 sts on left needle, wrap yarn and pull through (as if knitting a st), transfer new st to left needle; rep from * for desired number of sts.
NOTES:
Cardi is made from 3 pieces: Back and 2 Fronts.
Each piece is worked from the lower edge upwards.
The sleeves are worked directly onto Fronts and Back.
A circular needle is used to accommodate the sts, work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.
With yarn in back (wyib) refers to the side of the work that is away from you as you work the row. To move yarn from front to back or back to front, bring yarn between needles. Take care not to wrap yarn over a needle, this could create an additional st.
When you see 'as established' in the instructions, this means to continue in the current pattern st, lining up sts as in previous rows.
BACK:
Cast on 111 (131) sts.
Purl 1 row.
Beg with a RS row, work in Garter Slip St pattern for 32 rows, end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Work in Moss St pattern until piece measures about 13 1/2 (14 1/2)in from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Cast on for Sleeves.
Next 2 Rows: Using Cable Cast On technique, cast on 44 sts, work in Moss St pattern as established to end of row - you will have 199 (219) sts when both rows have been completed.
Continue in Moss St pattern as established until sleeves measure about 10 (11) in. (25.5 (28) cm), end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Bind off.
LEFT FRONT:
Cast on 39 (51) sts.
Purl 1 row.
Beg with a RS row, work in Garter Slip St pattern for 32 rows, end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Work in Moss St pattern until piece measures about 13 1/2 (14 1/2)in from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Cast on for Sleeve
Next Row (RS): Using Cable Cast On technique, cast on 44 sts, work in Moss St pattern as established to end of row - 83 (95) sts.
Continue in Moss St pattern pattern as established until sleeve measures about 10 (11)in, end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Bind off.
RIGHT FRONT:
Cast on 39 (51) sts.
Purl 1 row.
Beg with a RS row, work in Garter Slip St pattern for 32 rows, end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Work in Moss St pattern until piece measures about 13 1/2 (14 1/2)in from beg, end with a RS row as the last row you work.
Cast on for Sleeve
Next Row (WS): Using Cable Cast On technique, cast on 44 sts, work in Moss St pattern as established to end of row - 83 (95) sts.
Continue in Moss St pattern as established until sleeve measures about 10 (11) in. (25.5 (28) cm), end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Sew top edge of Fronts to Back for shoulder and top of sleeve seams.
FRONT BOADER:
From RS, beg in lower right front corner, pick up and k109 (117) sts evenly spaced along right front edge, 33 (29) sts along back neck edge, and 109 (117) sts along left front edge to lower left front corner - 251 (263) sts.
Knit 1 row.
Beg with Row 1 of pattern, work in Garter Slip st pattern for about 3 1/2in, end with a Row 2 as the last row you work.
Bind off.
SLEEVE BOARDERS:
From RS, working along wrist edge of one sleeve, pick up and k71 (79) sts evenly spaced along edge.
Knit 1 row.
Beg with Row 1 of pattern, work in Garter Slip st pattern for about 6in, end with a Row 2 as the last row you work.
Bind off.
Rep along wrist edge of second sleeve.
Sew side and sleeve seams, including borders.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)
k = knit
p = purl
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side