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Home : Patterns : Forever Classic Heirloom Cables Adult Cardigan
 

Free Knitting Pattern: Forever Classic Heirloom Cables Adult Cardigan

Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
Pattern #: 60687AD
Knit: Intermediate
The cardigan he'll want to wear everyday, in an easy-care yarn so he can! Also available in Fisherman colorway.
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SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate

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 … 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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Color (A)
Wool-Ease®

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 620-098: Wool-Ease Yarn: Natural Heather
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QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY  
•  620-098 Wool-Ease Yarn: Natural Heather
   balls
$ 31.41 (10, 11, 12) 
Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 6 [4.00 mm]   $ 3.60  
Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]   $ 3.60  
Lion Brand Cable Needles (Set of 2)   $ 2.49  
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)   $ 3.59  
Additional Materials
6 buttons ¾ in. (19 mm) diameter
 
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Forever Classic Heirloom Cables Adult Cardigan

Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®

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.

Cable Panel (worked over 26 sts)
Row 1 (RS):
P3, k3, p4, k6, p4, k3, p3.
Rows 2, 4 and 6: K3, p3, k4, p6, k4, p3, k3.
Row 3: P3, k3, p4, 3/3 LC, p4, k3, p3.
Row 5: Rep Row 1.
Row 7: P3, 3/2 LC, p2, k6, p2, 2/3 RC, p3.
Row 8: K5, p3, k2, p6, k2, p3, k5.
Row 9: P5, 3/2 LC, 3/3 LC, 2/3 RC, p5.
Row 10: K7, p12, k7.
Row 11: P7, (3/3 RC) twice, p7.
Row 12: Rep Row 10.
Row 13: P5, 2/3 RC, 3/3 LC, 3/2 LC, p5.
Row 14: Rep Row 8.
Row 15: P3, 2/3 RC, p2, k6, p2, 3/2 LC p3.
Row 16: Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 1-16 for Cable Panel.

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BACK
With smaller needles, cast on 101 (109, 117, 125) sts.
Work in k1, 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 in k1, 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
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beg = begin(s)(ning) dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing) k = knit
p = purl rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side


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Pattern Average Rating: *****5.0 (based on 1 review)
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Forever Classic Heirloom Cables Adult Cardigan Reviewed by Lynn Fischer on 2010-02-04 *****
I started this sweater in January 2008 and finished in February of 2010. I lost interest a few times but always came back and it was well worth it. I rated it a 5 because of the final product. The shoulder seams were hard for me to assemble but I managed.
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