SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Lion Brand® TRUBOO (Art. #837)
- Lion Brand® Yarn Skein, White (3)
- Lion Brand® Yarn Skein, Tan (3)
- Lion Brand® Stitch Markers
- Lion Brand® Stitch Holders
- Lion Brand® Large-Eyed Blunt Needle
- 36" Circular Knitting Needle Size 6 (4 mm)
- MEASUREMENTS:
- Finished Bust About 53"
- Finished Length About 15"
- GAUGE: 20 sts + 32 rows = about 4" in Twist pattern.
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.White is color A.
Tan is color B.
STITCH EXPLANATIONS:
RT (Right Twist) K2tog and leave on left needle, then with right needle, go between the 2 sts and k the first st again.
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal strand lying between needles and placing it onto the left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop - 1 st increased.
ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog - 1 st decreased.
yo (yarn over)
An increase that also creates a small decorative hole (eyelet) in the fabric, worked as follows:
Bring yarn to front, between the needles.
Take yarn to back, over the right needle. This creates the new st. You are now ready to proceed with the next st as instructed.
PATTERN STITCHES:
Twisted K1, p1 Rib (worked over an even number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): * K1 tbl, p1; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: * K1, p1; rep from * to end of row.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for Twisted K1, p1 Rib.
Twisted K2, p2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts + 2 additional sts)
Row 1 (RS): K2 tbl, * p2, k2 tbl; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end of row.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for Twisted K2, p2 Rib.
Twist Pattern (worked over a multiple of 4 sts)
Row 1 (RS): * RT, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: * K2, RT; rep from * to end.
Row 4: Purl
Rep Rows 1-4 for Twist pattern.
NOTES:
Cardigan is made in 5 pieces: Back, 2 Fronts, and 2 Sleeves.
Each piece is worked from the lower edge upwards, back and forth in rows.
A circular needle is used to accommodate the number of sts. Work back and forth in rows on the circular needle, just as if working on straight needles.
Pieces include selvedge sts. These sts will 'disappear' into the seam when pieces are sewn together.
Lengths of I-cord are woven through eyelet rows of lower and sleeve ribbed bands and used to tighten the bands.
When you see 'as established' in the instructions, this means to continue in the current pattern st, 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.
BACK:
With A, cast on 134 sts.
Beg with a WS row, work in Twisted K2, p2 Rib for 9 rows.
Next Row (Eyelet Row - RS): * K2, yo, p2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Beg with a WS row, work in Twisted K2, p2 Rib for 9 rows.
Change to B.
Next Row (RS): Knit.
Next Row: Purl.
Next Row (RS): Sl 1 (selvedge), work Row 1 of Twist pattern to last st, p1 (selvedge).
Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, work in Twist pattern as established until piece measures about 13 in. (33 cm) from beg.
SHAPE SHOULDERS:
Next 2 Rows: Bind off 4 sts, work in pattern as established to end of row - you will have 126 sts when both bind offs have been completed.
Next 14 Rows: Bind off 6 sts, work in pattern as established to end of row - 42 sts.
Place rem 42 sts on a holder.
RIGHT FRONT:
With A, cast on 78 sts.
Beg with a WS row, work in Twisted K2, p2 Rib for 9 rows.
Next Row (Eyelet Row - RS): * K2, yo, p2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Beg with a WS row, work in Twisted K2, p2 Rib for 9 rows.
Change to B.
Next Row (RS): Knit.
Next Row: Purl.
SHAPE NECK:
Next Row (Set-Up and Decrease - RS): Work in Twisted K1, p1 Rib over first 6 sts for front band, place marker (pm), k2tog, k1, work Row 1 of Twist pattern to last st, p1 (selvedge) - 77 sts.
Next 3 Rows: Slipping first st on WS rows and purling last st on RS rows for selvedges, work in patterns as established for 3 rows, slipping marker as you come to it.
Next Row (Decrease Row - RS): Work in Twisted K1, p1 Rib as established to marker, sm, k2tog, work in Twist pattern as established to last st, p1 (selvedge) - 76 sts.
Rep last 4 rows 20 more times - 56 sts when all decreases have been completed.
SHAPE SHOULDER AND CONTINUE SHAPING NECK
Continue to slip marker as you come to it.
Row 1 (WS): Bind off 4 sts, work in patterns as established to end of row - 52 sts.
Row 2: Work even in patterns as established.
Row 3: Bind off 6 sts, work in patterns as established to end of row - 46 sts.
Row 4: Work in pattern as established to marker, sm, k2tog, work in pattern as established to end of row - 45 sts.
Row 5: Bind off 6 sts, work in patterns as established to end of row - 39 sts.
Rows 6-13: Rep Rows 2-5 twice - 13 sts in Row 13.
Rows 14-16: Rep Rows 2-4 - 6 sts in Row 16.
Next Row (WS): Work even in patterns as established.
JOIN FRONT BAND TO BACK NECK
Next Row (RS): Sl 1, k4, purl last st together with 1 back neck st from holder, TURN.
Next Row: Sl 1, k4, p1.
Rep last 2 rows until no back sts rem on holder.
Place 6 band sts on a holder.
LEFT FRONT:
With A, cast on 78 sts.
Beg with a WS row, work in Twisted K2, p2 Rib for 9 rows.
Next Row (Eyelet Row - RS): * K2, yo, p2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Beg with a WS row, work in Twisted K2, p2 Rib for 9 rows.
CHANGE TO B.
Next Row (RS): Knit.
Next Row: Purl.
SHAPE NECK:
Next Row (Set-Up and Decrease - RS): Sl 1 (selvedge), k1, work Row 1 of Twist pattern to last 8 sts, ssk, pm, work Row 1 of Twisted K1, p1 Rib over last 6 sts for front band - 77 sts.
Next 3 Rows: Slipping first st on RS rows and purling last st on WS rows for selvedges, work in patterns as established for 3 rows, slipping marker as you come to it.
Next Row (Decrease Row - RS): Sl 1, work in Twist pattern as established to 2 sts before marker, ssk, sm, work in Twisted K1, p Rib as established to end of row - 76 sts.
Rep last 4 rows 20 more times - 56 sts when all decreases have been completed.
Next Row (WS): Work even in patterns as established to end of row.
SHAPE SHOULDER AND CONTINUE SHAPING NECK
Continue to slip marker as you come to it.
Row 1 (RS): Bind off 4 sts, work in patterns as established to end of row - 52 sts.
Row 2: Work even in patterns as established.
Row 3: Bind off 6 sts, work in patterns as established to end of row - 46 sts.
Row 4: Work in pattern as established to 2 sts before marker, ssk, sm, work in pattern as established to end of row - 45 sts.
Row 5: Bind off 6 sts, work in patterns as established to end of row - 39 sts.
Rows 6-13: Rep Rows 2-5 twice - 13 sts in Row 13.
Rows 14-16: Rep Rows 2-4 - 6 sts in Row 16.
RETURN 6 STS OF RIGHT BAND FROM HOLDER TO EMPTY END OF NEEDLE. GRAFT THE 2 SETS OF 6 BAND STS TOGETHER AS FOLLOWS:
Holding the 2 ends of needle parallel with WS of fabric together, thread a large-eyed blunt needle with one of the yarn tails and work as follows:1. Insert needle as if to purl into first st on front piece. Insert needle as if to knit into first st on back piece. Pull yarn through, leaving sts on needles.
Insert needle as if to knit through first st on front needle and let the st drop from needle.
Insert needle into 2nd st on front needle as if to purl and pull the yarn through, leaving st on the needle.
Insert needle into first st on back needle as if to purl and let it drop from the needle.
Insert needle as if to knit through 2nd st on back needle and pull the yarn through, leaving st on needle.
Rep steps 2-5 until all sts are joined. Adjust tension as necessary.
Weave in ends.
SLEEVES: (MAKE 2)
With B, cast on 62 sts.
Beg with a WS row, work in Twisted K2, p2 Rib for 9 rows.
Next Row (Eyelet Row - RS): * K2, yo, p2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Beg with a WS row, work in Twisted K2, p2 Rib for 9 rows.
CHANGE TO A.
Next Row (RS): Knit.
Next Row: Purl.
Next Row (RS): Sl 1 (selvedge), work Row 1 of Twist pattern to last st, p1 (selvedge).
Next 5 Rows: Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, work in Twist pattern as established for 4 rows.
Next Row (Increase Row - RS): Sl 1 (selvedge), M1, work in pattern as established to last st, M1, p1 - 64 sts.
Rep last 6 rows 16 more times - 96 sts.
Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, work in Twist pattern as established until piece measures about 17 in. (33 cm) from beg.
Next 16 Rows: Bind off 6 sts, work in pattern as established to end of row.
FINISHING:
Sew shoulder seams.
Place markers on Back and Fronts about 9 1/2 in. (24 cm) below shoulder seams for armholes. Sew Sleeves between markers.
Sew side and Sleeve seams.
SLEEVE I-CORD: (MAKE 2)
With A, cast on 2 sts. Knit the 2 sts. Do not turn work. *Slide sts to other end of needle and knit them, pulling yarn tightly across the back of the work, (do not turn work); rep from * until cord measures about 24 in. (61 cm) long. Bind off.
Weave cord through eyelets (yo) at center of Sleeve ribbing and tie at center. Rep for second Sleeve.
LOWER I-CORD:
With B, work same as Sleeve I-cord until cord measures about 60 in. (152.5 cm) long. Beginning at center front edge of one Front, weave cord through eyelets (yo) at center of body ribbing.
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
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)
tbl = through the back loop
WS = wrong side