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Free Knitting Pattern:
Soft Rib Cardigan
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Lion Brand® Fishermen's Wool®
Pattern #: 90464AD |
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SKILL LEVEL: Experienced
SIZE: Adult (Multiple Sizes)
SIZES S/M (L/1X, 2X/3X)
Finished Bust 36 (44, 52) in. (91.5 (112, 132) cm)
Finished Length 22 (23, 24) in. 56 (58.5, 61) cm)
CORRECTIONS: (applied Feb 1, 2011)
NOTES
1.Back, Fronts, and Sleeves are worked from the lower edge upwards as separate pieces. These pieces are then seamed and stitches are picked up around the entire outer edge of the cardigan for the ribbed border. Short rows are worked across a portion of the border to create the shawl collar.
2. If desired, Back, Fronts, and Sleeves can be worked back and forth on circular needle, eliminating the need for straight needles.
3. Cardigan is knit with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout.
BACK
With straight needles and 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 44 (68, 84) sts.
RIGHT FRONT
With straight needles and 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 22 (30, 42) sts.
LEFT FRONT
Note: Left Front is worked as for Right Front, reversing shaping as follows:
With straight needles and 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 22 (30, 42) sts.
SLEEVE (make 2)
Note: Sleeves in all sizes are worked to the same length.
With straight needles and 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 38 (42, 46) sts.
Border
Note: Border is worked in K2, P2 around entire outer edge of Cardigan.
Rnd 1 (RS): From RS, with circular needle and 2 strands of yarn held tog beg at Back neck, pick up and knit 68 (84, 88) sts evenly spaced across Back neck, pick up and knit 16 sts evenly spaced across top of Sleeve, place marker (pm), pick up and knit 31 (33, 35) sts evenly spaced along Left Front to neck shaping, pm, then pick up and knit 57 (65, 73) sts along center front and lower edge of Left Front edge to side seam, pick up and knit 72 (96, 112) sts along lower edge of Back, pick up and knit 57 (65, 73) sts along lower edge and center front of Right Front to beg of neck shaping, pm, pick up and knit 31 (33, 35) sts along Right Front neck shaping, pm, pick up and knit 16 sts across top of Sleeve, pm (for beg of rnd) – 348 (408, 448) sts.
Shape Cap
Row 1 (RS): Bind off 2 (6, 10 8) sts, work in Slip Rib pattern as established to end – 72 (76, 84 82) sts at the end of this row.
Row 2 (WS): Bind off 2 (6, 10 8) sts, work in Slip Rib pattern as established to end – 70 (70, 74) sts at the end of this row.
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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This open front cardigan features a feminine shawl collar and classic ribbing for a truly timeless sweater. |
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Fishermen's Wool®
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*Fishermen's Wool®
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100% Pure Virgin Wool
202: 78% Pure Virgin Wool,13% Acrylic,9% Rayon; package size: 8 oz (227 g), 465 yards (425 m)
202: 6 oz (170 g), 348 yards (318 m) |
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Circular knitting needle size 10 (6 mm), 60 in. (152.5 cm) |
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Soft Rib Cardigan
Lion Brand® Fishermen's Wool®
GAUGE: 20 sts + 22 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) over Slip Rib pattern. 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.
M1 as if to purl (make 1 st as if to purl) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between the needles and placing it onto the left needle. Purl this new stitch through the back loop.
PATTERN STITCHES
Slip Rib Pattern (multiple of 4 sts)
Row 1 (RS): *K1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across.
Row 2: *K2, p2; rep from * across.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for Slip Rib pattern.
K2, p2 Rib (multiple of 4 + 2 sts, worked back and forth in rows)
Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * across.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for K2, p2 Rib worked in rows.
K2, p2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts, worked in rnds)
Rnd 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from * around.
Rep Rnd 1 for K2, p2 Rib worked in the rnd. |
NOTES: 1. Back, Fronts, and Sleeves are worked from the lower edge upwards as separate pieces. These pieces are then seamed and stitches are picked up around the entire outer edge of the cardigan for the ribbed border. Short rows are worked across a portion of the border to create the shawl collar.
2. If desired, Back, Fronts, and Sleeves can be worked back and forth on circular needle, eliminating the need for straight needles.
3. Cardigan is knit with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout.
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 CARDIGAN
BACK
With straight needles and 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 44 (68, 84) sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1, p2, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last st, k1.
Row 2 (WS): Cast on 5 sts, beg by working over cast on sts, k1, p1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last st, k1 – 49 (73, 89) sts at the end of this row.
Row 3: Cast on 5 sts, beg by working over cast on sts, k2, p2, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last 2 sts, k2 – 54 (78, 94) sts at the end of this row.
Row 4: Cast on 4 sts, beg by working over cast on sts, k1, p1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 2 sts, p1, k1 – 58 (82, 98) sts at the end of this row.
Row 5: Cast on 4 sts, beg by working over cast on sts, k2, p2, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last 2 sts, k2 – 62 (86, 102) sts at the end of this row.
Row 6: Cast on 2 sts, beg by working over cast on sts, k2, *p2, k2; rep from * across to last 2 sts, p1, k1 – 64 (88, 104) sts at the end of this row.
Row 7: Cast on 2 sts, beg by working over cast on sts, k1, p1, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last 4 sts, k1, sl 1, p1, k1 – 66 (90, 106) sts at the end of this row.
Row 8: Cast on 2 sts, beg by working over cast on sts, k1, p1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 2 sts, k2 – 68 (92, 108) sts at the end of this row.
Row 9: Cast on 2 sts, beg by working over cast on sts, k2, p2, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last 2 sts, k2 – 70 (94, 110) sts at the end of this row.
Row 10: Cast on 2 sts, beg by working over cast on sts, k2, *p2, k2; rep from * across to last 2 sts, p1, k1 – 72 (96, 112) sts at the end of this row.
Row 11: Cast on 2 sts, beg by working over cast on sts, k1, p1, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last 4 sts, k1, sl 1, p1, k1 –74 (98, 114) sts at the end of this row.
Row 12: Cast on 1 st, beg by working over cast on st, k1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 2 sts, k2 – 75 (99, 115) sts at the end of this row.
Row 13: Cast on 1 st, beg by working over cast on st, k1, p2, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last st, k1 – 76 (100, 116) sts at the end of this row.
Row 14: Cast on 1 st, beg by working over cast on st, k1, p1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k3 – 77 (101, 117) sts at the end of this row.
Row 15: Cast on 1 st, beg by working over cast on st, k2, p2, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last 2 sts, k2 – 78 (102, 118) sts at the end of this row.
Row 16: Cast on 1 st, beg by working over cast on st, k1, *p2, k2; rep from * across to last 2 sts, p1, k1 – 79 (103, 119) sts at the end of this row.
Row 17: Cast on 1 st, beg by working over cast on st, k1, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k1, sl 1, k1 – 80 (104, 120) sts at the end of this row.
Row 18 (WS): K1, p2, work Row 2 of Slip Rib pattern across to last st, k1.
Row 19 (RS): K2, sl 1, p2, work Row 1 of Slip Rib pattern across to last 3 sts, k1, sl 1, k1. Rep last 2 rows until piece measures 11 (11 1/2, 12) in. (28 (29, 30.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Armholes
Next Row (RS): Bind off 2 (6, 10) sts, work in Slip Rib pattern as established to end – 78 (98, 110) sts at the end of this row.
Next Row (WS): Bind off 2 (6, 10) sts, work in Slip Rib pattern as established to end – 76 (92, 100) sts at the end of this row.
Next (Dec) Row: K1, p1, p2tog, work in Slip Rib pattern as established to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, p1, k1 – 74 (90, 98) sts.
Next Row: K3, work in Slip Rib pattern as established to last 3 sts, k3. Rep last 2 rows until 70 (86, 90) sts rem.
Work even in Slip Rib pattern as established until piece measures 18 (19, 20) in. (45.5 (48.5, 51) cm) from beg; end with a WS row.
Next Row: K2tog, bind off in K2, p2 Rib to last 2 sts, k2tog tbl. Fasten off last st. |
 RIGHT FRONT
With straight needles and 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 22 (30, 42) sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last st, k1.
Row 2 (WS): K1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last st, k1.
Row 3: Cast on 3 sts, beg by working over cast on sts, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last st, k1 – 25 (33, 45) sts at the end of this row.
Row 4: K1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 4 sts, k2, p1, k1.
Row 5: Cast on 2 sts, beg by working over cast on sts, k1, p1, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last st, k1 – 27 (35, 47) sts at the end of this row.
Row 6: K1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 7: Cast on 1 st, beg by working over cast on st, k1, p2, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last st, k1 – 28 (36, 48) sts at the end of this row.
Row 8: K1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 9: Cast on 1 st, beg by working over cast on st, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last st, k1 – 29 (37, 49) sts at the end of this row.
Row 10: K1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 4 sts, k2, p1, k1.
Row 11: Cast on 1 st, beg by working over cast on st, k1, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last st, k1 – 30 (38, 50) sts at the end of this row.
Row 12 (WS): K1, work Row 2 of Slip Rib pattern across to last st, k1.
Row 13 (RS): K1, work Row 1 of Slip Rib pattern across to last st, k1. Rep last 2 rows until piece measures 8 (8 1/2, 9) in. (20.5 (21.5, 23) cm) from beg; end with a RS row.
Shape Armhole & Neck
Next Row (WS): Bind off 2 (6, 10) sts, work in Slip Rib pattern as established to end – 28 (32, 40) sts at the end of this row.
Next (Dec) Row (RS): K2, sl 1, p2tog, work in pattern as established to last 5 sts, p2tog tbl, k1, sl 1, k1 – 26 (30, 38) sts at the end of this row.
Next Row: K1, p2, k1, *p2, k2; rep from * across to last 6 sts, (p2, k1) twice.
Next (Dec) Row: K2, sl 1, p2tog, work in pattern as established to last 5 sts, p2tog tbl, k1, sl 1, k1 – 24 (28, 36) sts at the end of this row.
Next Row: K1, p2, k1, p1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 7 sts, k2, p1, k1, p2, k1.
Next (Dec) Row: K2, sl 1, p2tog, work in pattern as established to last 5 sts, p2tog tbl, k1, sl 1, k1 – 22 (26, 34) sts at the end of this row.
Next Row: K1, p2, k1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 6 sts, k3, p2, k1.
SIZE 2X/3X ONLY
Next (Dec) Row (RS): K2, sl 1, p2tog, work in pattern as established to last 5 sts, p2tog tbl, k1, sl 1, k1 – 32 sts at the end of this row.
Next Row: K1, p2, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last st, k1.
Next (Dec) Row: K2, sl 1, p2tog, work in pattern as established to last 5 sts, p2tog tbl, k1, sl 1, k1 – 30 sts at the end of this row.
Next Row: K1, p2, k1, *p2, k2; rep from * across to last 6 sts, (p2, k1) twice.
ALL SIZES
Next (Dec) Row (RS): K2, sl 1, p2tog, work in pattern as established to end – 21 (25, 29) sts at the end of this row.
Next Row: Work even in pattern as established. Rep last 2 rows until 6 (9, 13) sts rem. Bind off.
LEFT FRONT
Note: Left Front is worked as for Right Front, reversing shaping as follows:
With straight needles, cast on 22 (30, 42) sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1, p2, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k1, sl 1, k1.
Row 2 (WS): Cast on 3 sts, beg by working over cast on sts, k1, p1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k3 – 25 (33, 45) sts at the end of this row.
Row 3: K1, p2, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 4: Cast on 2 sts, beg by working over cast on sts, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k3 – 27 (35, 47) sts at the end of this row.
Row 5: K1, p2, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last 4 sts, k1, sl 1, p1, k1.
Row 6: Cast on 1 st, beg by working over cast on st, k1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k3 – 28 (36, 48) sts at the end of this row.
Row 7: K1, p2, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last st, k1.
Row 8: Cast on 1 st, beg by working over cast on st, k1, p1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k3 – 29 (37, 49) sts at the end of this row.
Row 9: K1, p2, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 10: Cast on 1 st, beg by working over cast on st, k1, p2, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k3 – 30 (38, 50) sts at the end of this row.
Next Row (RS): K1, p2, work Row 1 of Slip Rib pattern across to last 3 sts, k1, sl 1, k1.
Next Row (WS): K1, p2, work Row 2 of Slip Rib pattern across to last 3 sts, k3. Rep last 2 rows until piece measures 8 (8 1/2, 9) in. (20.5 (21.5, 23) cm) from beg; end with a WS row.
Shape Armhole & Neck
Next Row (RS): Bind off 2 (6, 10) sts, work in Slip Rib pattern as established to end – 28 (32, 40) sts.
Next Row (WS): Work even in pattern as established.
Next (Dec) Row: K2, sl 1, p2tog, work in pattern as established to last 5 sts, p2tog tbl, k1, sl 1, k1 – 26 (30, 38) sts.
Next Row: K1, p2, k1, *p2, k2; rep from * across to last 6 sts, (p2, k1) twice.
Next (Dec) Row: K2, sl 1, p2tog, work in pattern as established to last 5 sts, p2tog tbl, k1, sl 1, k1 – 24 (28, 36) sts.
Next Row: K1, p2, k1, p1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 7 sts, k2, p1, k1, p2, k1.
Next (Dec) Row: K2, sl 1, p2tog, work in pattern as established to last 5 sts, p2tog tbl, k1, sl 1, k1 – 22 (26, 34) sts.
Next Row: K1, p2, k1, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 6 sts, k3, p2, k1.
SIZE 2X/3X ONLY
Next (Dec) Row (RS): K2, sl 1, p2tog, work in pattern as established to last 5 sts, p2tog tbl, k1, sl 1, k1 – 32 sts at the end of this row.
Next Row: K1, p2, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last st, k1.
Next (Dec) Row: K2, sl 1, p2tog, work in pattern as established to last 5 sts, p2tog tbl, k1, sl 1, k1 – 30 sts at the end of this row.
Next Row: K1, p2, k1, *p2, k2; rep from * across to last 6 sts, (p2, k1) twice.
ALL SIZES
Next (Dec) Row (RS): K2, work in Slip Rib pattern as established to last 5 sts, p2tog tbl, k1, sl 1, k1 – 21 (25, 29) sts at the end of this row.
Next Row: Work even in pattern as established. Rep last 2 rows until 6 (9, 13) sts rem. Bind off. |
 SLEEVE (make 2)
Note: Sleeves in all sizes are worked to the same length. With straight needles and 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 38 (42, 46) sts. Work in K2, p2 Rib until piece measures 5 in. (12.5 cm) from beg; end with a WS row.
Next (Inc) Row (RS): K2, *m1 as if to purl, p1, (m1) twice, p1, m1 as if to purl, k2; rep from * across – 74 (82, 90) sts at the end of this row.
Next Row (WS): K1, p1, work Row 2 of Slip Rib pattern across to last 4 sts, k2, p1, k1.
Next Row: Work Row 1 of Slip Rib pattern across to last 2 sts, k2. Rep last 2 rows until piece measures 12 1/2 in. (32 cm) from beg; end with a WS row.
Shape Cap
Row 1 (RS): Bind off 2 (6, 8) sts, work in Slip Rib pattern as established to end – 72 (76, 82) sts at the end of this row.
Row 2 (WS): Bind off 2 (6, 8) sts, work in Slip Rib pattern as established to end – 70 (70, 74) sts at the end of this row.
Row 3 (Dec Row): K1, p1, p2tog, p2, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, p1, k1 – 68 (68, 72) sts at the end of this row.
Row 4: K3, *k2, p2; rep from * across to last 5 sts, k5.
Row 5 (Dec Row): K1, p1, p2tog, p1, *k1, sl 1, p2; rep from * across to last 7 sts, k1, sl 1, p1, p2tog tbl, p1, k1 – 66 (66, 70) sts at the end of this row.
Row 6: K4, *p2, k2; rep from * across to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 7 (Dec Row): K1, p1, p2tog, work Row 1 of Slip Rib pattern across to last 6 sts, k1, sl 1, p2tog tbl, p1, k1 – 64 (64, 68) sts at the end of this row.
Row 8: K4, p1, work Row 2 of Slip Rib pattern across to last 3 sts, k3.
Rows 9-14: Work even in Slip Rib pattern as established.
Row 15 (Dec Row): K1, p1, (p2tog) twice, work even in pattern as established to last 6 sts, (p2tog tbl) twice, p1, k1 – 60 (60, 64) sts.
Row 16: K1, work even in pattern as established to last st, k1.
Row 17 (Dec Row): K1, p1, p2tog, work in pattern as established to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, p1, k1 – 58 (58, 62) sts
Row 18: K1, work even in pattern as established to last st, k1.
Rows 19 and 20: Rep Rows 17 and 18.
Rep Rows 15-20 until 24 (24, 28) sts rem.
Next Row: *K1, k2tog; rep from * across – for 2X/3X only, knit last st – 16 (16, 19) sts. Bind off. |
FINISHING
Note: There are no shoulder seams in this cardigan. Sew side of Sleeve cap to Back and Front armholes, easing Sleeve slightly to fit. Fronts are shorter than Back. Pin side edges of Fronts to straight portion of each side edge of Back, leaving shaped lower edge of Back free. Sew side and Sleeve seams.
Border
Note: Border is worked in K2, P2 around entire outer edge of Cardigan.
Rnd 1 (RS): From RS, with circular needle and 2 strands of yarn held tog beg at Back neck, pick up and knit 68 (84, 88) sts evenly spaced across Back neck, pick up and knit 16 sts evenly spaced across top of Sleeve, place marker (pm), pick up and knit 31 (33, 35) sts evenly spaced along Left Front to neck shaping, pm, then pick up and knit 57 (65, 73) sts along center front and lower edge of Left Front edge to side seam, pick up and knit 72 (96, 112) sts along lower edge of Back, pick up and knit 57 (65, 73) sts along lower edge and center front of Right Front to beg of neck shaping, pm, pick up and knit 31 (33, 35) sts along Right Front neck shaping, pm, pick up and knit 16 sts across top of Sleeve, pm (for beg of rnd) – 348 (408, 448) sts. Being careful not to twist sts, join to work in the rnd. Work in K2, p2 Rib for 4 in. (10 cm). Do not bind off.
Shawl Collar
Note: Shawl Collar is worked in short rows, between 2 markers at level of neck shaping.
Next Row (RS): Work in K2, p2 Rib as established to marker on Left Front, sl next st as if to purl, bring yarn to RS, sl st back to left needle, bring yarn to WS, turn.
Next Row (WS): Work in K2, p2 Rib as established to marker on Right Front, sl next st as if to purl, bring yarn to RS, sl st back to left needle, bring yarn to WS, turn.
Next Row: Work in K2, p2 Rib as established to 2 sts before marker of Left Front, sl next st as if to purl, bring yarn to RS, sl st back to left needle, bring yarn to WS, turn.
Next Row: Work in K2, p2 Rib as established to 2 sts before marker of Right Front, sl next st as if to purl, bring yarn to RS, sl st back to left needle, bring yarn to WS, turn. Continue in this manner until all sts between markers and top of Sleeve markers are worked.
Note: When binding off, you will need to hide the yarn wraps created by moving yarn from RS to WS when slipping sts. To hide a wrap, lift the wrap onto the left hand needle, and p2tog or k2tog the wrap with the wrapped st. Bind off all sts in K2, p2 Rib, hiding wraps as described in Note above. Weave in ends. |
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Ratings and Reviews
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| Soft Rib Cardigan Reviewed by Liz Chanasyk on 2012-03-06 |
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The 2 strands of yarn give this the qualities of a bulky yarn garment. The picture really doesn't show that. A little bit more stiff than many other cardigans, more jacket-like.
The pattern is a bit vague in a few places, so you have to use common sense. Proper needle size is quite important here.
Over all, I would not recommend this to a beginner!
It is very warm, from the wool, and quite classic due to the natural colours. The ribbing creates a very dignified finish.
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