SIZE: Small, Large, 2X Sizes S/M (L/1X, 2X/3X)
Finished Bust 50 (56, 62) in. [127 (142.25, 157.5) 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.
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Autumn Afternoons Cardigan
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®
GAUGE:
8 sts + 10.5 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting horizontal thread lying between needles and placing
it onto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop.
CARDIGAN
BACK Cast on 50 (56, 62) sts. Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 15
(16, 18) in. [38 (40.75, 45.75) cm] from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Armhole
Bind off 2 (3, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows -- 46 (50, 52) sts.
Next Row (Dec Row): K2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog -- 44 (48, 50) sts. Next Row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (2, 3) more times -- 44 sts.
Work even until piece measures 24 (25, 27) in. [61 (63.5, 68.5) cm] from beg. Bind off 6 sts
at beg of next 6 rows. Bind off remaining 8 sts.
RIGHT FRONT
Cast on 25 (29, 33) sts.
Row 1 (RS): K 4 (for facing), sl 1, k to end of row. Row 2: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows until piece measures 13 (14, 15) in. [33 (35.5, 38) cm] from beg, end with a
WS row.
Shape Collar
Next Row (RS): K 4, m1, place marker, sl 1, place marker, m1, k to end of row -- 27 (31,
35) sts. Next Row: Purl.
Next Row: K to marker, sl marker, sl 1, sl marker, k to end of row. Next Row: Purl.
Next Row: K to 1 st before marker, m1, sl marker, sl 1, sl marker, m1, k to end of row --
29 (33, 37) sts. Rep last 4 rows 6 (7, 8) more times and, AT THE SAME TIME, when piece
measures 15 (16, 18) in. [38 (40.75, 45.75) cm] from beg, end with a RS row.
Shape Armhole
Next Row (WS): Bind off 2 (3, 5) sts at beg of next WS row. Dec 1 st at beg of every WS
row 1 (3, 4) times. Continue collar shaping and then work even until piece measures 24 (25,
27) in. [61 (63.5, 68.5) cm] from beg, end with a RS row. Bind off 6 sts at beg of next 2 WS
rows. Work even for 3 in. [7.5 cm]. Transfer remaining sts to spare needle.
LEFT FRONT
Work as for Right Front, reversing all shaping.
SLEEVES
Cast on 20 (22, 24) sts. Beg with a WS row, work in St st for 5 rows.
Row 6 (Inc Row): K1, inc 1, k to last 2 sts, inc 1, k 1 -- 22 (24, 26) sts. Rep last 6
rows 4 (5, 6) times more -- 30 (34, 38) sts. Work even until piece measures 15½ (16, 16½)
in. [39.5 (40.75, 42) cm] from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Cap
Bind off 4 (4, 5) sts at beg of next 6 rows. Bind off remaining 6 (10, 8) sts.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams. Sew sts from spare needles tog for collar. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Fold front/collar facing to WS along sl st line and sew in place. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Autumn Afternoons Cardigan Reviewed by lorraine rothbart on 2012-11-02
Easy to knit however, did not fit together easily. Sleeves too tight and unclear how pieces fit together. Modified it, but would not make a second time.
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