SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X S (M, L, 1X)
Finished Chest 42 (46, 48, 54) in. (106.5 (117, 122, 137) cm) Finished Length 30 (30½, 31, 31½) in. (76 (77.5, 78.5, 80) 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.
PUBLISHED IN: Vogue Knitting
CORRECTIONS: (applied )LEFT FRONT
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Shape Armhole
Next Row (RS): Bind off 5 (6, 7, 8) sts at beg of next RS row. work to last 2 sts, knit 2 sts together.
Continue to work neck decreases as established. AT SAME TIME, dec 1 st at armhole edge every other row 4 (5, 7, 8) times – 33 (35, 36, 37) sts.
The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
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Forever Classic Heirloom Cables Adult Cardigan
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GAUGE:
18 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) with larger needles. 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:
2/3 RC (2 over 3 right cross) Slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k3, then p2 from
cable needle. 3/2 LC (3 over 2 left cross) Slip next 3 sts to cable needle and hold front, p2, then k3 from
cable needle. 3/3 RC (3 over 3 right cross) Slip next 3 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k3, then k3
from cable needle. 3/3 LC (3 over 3 left cross) Slip next 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k3, then k3
from cable needle.
PATTERN STITCHES
K1, p1 Rib
Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: P1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for K1, p1 Rib.
BACK
With smaller needles, cast on 101 (109, 117, 125) sts.
Work ink1, p1 Rib for 1½ in (4 cm), ending with a WS row, inc 21 (23, 23, 23) sts evenly
across last row – 122 (132, 140, 148) sts.
Change to larger needles. Row 1 (RS): P12 (17, 21, 25), *k5, work Row 1 of Cable Panel across next 26 sts; rep from *
twice more, k5, p12 (17, 21, 25). Row 2: K12 (17, 21, 25), *p5, work Row 2 of Cable Panel across next 26 sts; rep from * twice
more, p5, k12 (17, 21, 25).
Continue in pattern as established until work measures 19 in. (48.5 cm) from beg, ending with a WS
row.
Shape Armholes
Maintaining pattern as established, bind off 5 (6, 7, 8) sts beg next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each
edge every other row 4 (5, 7, 8) times more – 104 (110, 112, 116) sts.
Continue until armhole measures 10 (10½, 11, 11½) in. (25.5 (26.5, 28, 29) cm), ending with a WS
row.
Shape Shoulders and Neck
Next Row: Bind off 11 (12, 12, 12) sts, work until there are 25 (26, 27, 28) sts on right-hand
needle for right shoulder, join a second ball of yarn and bind off center 32 (34, 34, 36) sts for
neck, work remaining stitches for left shoulder. Next Row: Working both shoulders at the same time, with separate balls of yarn, bind off 11
(12, 12, 12) sts for left shoulder, work to last 2 sts, dec 1 st for neck, working on right shoulder
sts, dec 1 st for neck, work remaining sts for right shoulder.
Continue to bind off 11 (12, 12, 12) sts at each shoulder edge once, then 11 (11, 12, 13) sts once.
AT THE SAME TIME, dec 1 st at each neck edge twice more.
LEFT FRONT
With smaller needles, cast on 51 (53, 57, 63) sts. Work ink1, p1 Rib for 1½ in (4 cm),
ending with a WS row, inc 6 (8, 8, 8) sts evenly across last row – 57 (61, 65, 71) sts.
Change to larger needles. Row 1 (RS): P12 (17, 21, 25), k5, work Row 1 of Cable Panel across next 26 sts, k5, p9 (8, 8,
10). Row 2: K9 (8, 8, 10), p5, work Row 2 of Cable Panel across next 26 sts, p5, k12, (17, 21,
25).
Continue to work in pattern as established until piece measures 8 rows less than Back to beg of
armhole shaping, ending with a WS row.
Shape Front Neck
Working in pattern as established, dec 1 st at end of RS rows (neck edge) every 4th row 12 (12,
12, 15) times, then every 6th row 3 times. AT THE SAME TIME, when piece measures same length as Back
to armhole, end with a WS row.
Shape Armhole
Bind off 5 (6, 7, 8) sts at beg of next RS row
Continue to work neck decreases as established. AT SAME TIME, dec 1 st at armhole edge every other
row 4 (5, 7, 8) times – 33 (35, 36, 37) sts.
Continue to work until piece measures same length as Back to shoulder shaping, ending with a WS row.
Shape Shoulder
Bind off 11 (12, 12, 12) sts at beg of RS rows twice, then 11 (11, 12, 13) sts once.
RIGHT FRONT
Work k1, p1 Rib as for Left Front.
Change to larger needles. Row 1 (RS): P9 (8, 8, 10), k5, work Row 1 of Cable Panel across next 26 sts, k5, p12 (17, 21,
25). Row 2: K12 (17, 21, 25), p5, work Row 2 of Cable Panel across next 26 sts, p5, k9 (8, 8, 10).
Continue to work in pattern as established and work as for Left Front, reversing all shaping.
SLEEVE (make 2)
With smaller needles, cast on 41 (43, 43, 45) sts. Work k1, p1 Rib for 1 in. (2.5 cm), inc 11
sts evenly across last row – 52 (54, 54, 56) sts.
Change to larger needles. Row 1 (RS): P8 (9, 9, 10), k5, work Row 1 of Cable Panel across next 26 sts, k5, p8 (9, 9,
10). Row 2: K8 (9, 9, 10), p5, work Row 2 of Cable Panel across next 26 sts, p5, k8 (9, 9, 10).
Work in pattern as established, inc 1 st each edge every 6th row 15 (15, 16, 16) times, working new
sts in Reverse St st – 82 (84, 86, 88) sts.
Continue until Sleeve measures 17 (18, 18, 18) in. (43 (45.5, 45.5, 45.5) cm) from beg, ending with
a WS row.
Shape Cap
Bind off 2 (3, 3, 4) sts beg next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each edge every other row 8 (10, 12, 14)
times, then every row 25 (23, 21, 19) times. Bind off remaining 12 (12, 14, 14) sts.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.
Button and Buttonhole Band
With smaller needles, cast on 9 sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) 3 times, k1. Row 2: (K1, p1) 4 times, k1.
Rep last 2 rows until band, when slightly stretched, measures same as Left Front edge to beg of
front neck shaping. Sew band in place as you knit. Mark positions for 6 buttons on band with first
button½ in. (1.5 cm) below beg of Front shaping, last button½ in. (1.5 cm) above lower edge, and
remaining 4 buttons spaced evenly in between. Continue to work piece to fit around neck and down
Right Front, sewing in place as you knit and working buttonholes to correspond to markers as
follows: Row 1 (RS): K2, p1, bind off 2 sts, k1, p1, k2. Row 2: Work as established casting on 2 sts over bound-off sts.
Bind off in rib. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Sew in Sleeves. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Made this into a vest! Reviewed by Bonita L Pennington on 2010-11-03
I was looking for a vest pattern when I came across this pattern. I loved the look and in looking over the pattern, saw that I could leave off the sleeves and replace them with ribbing bands make this into the vest I was looking for. I used the Wool Ease Wheat and love the finished look of this vest! I did a knit on button band rather than knitting the band separately and then stitching it on. I love the finish, although will change to a two needle cast off the next time I try this. I did have some challenges at the shoulders --- I should have paid better attention to detail and finished in the same place for front and back.
I thought the pattern was well-written and I had no trouble with the cable pattern, once I got it into my memory and could knit in public with no problem (and always got folks who were interested and hoping it was for them! ;-) On to my next project (color blocked vest --- using 9 colors of Wool Ease!)
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