MAXI CARDIGAN
Hook up this easy-to-wear, long line essential by Margaret Hubert
YOU WILL NEED
■ King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK (50% cotton, 50% bamboo, 100g/230m)
Jaffa (3049)
See table for measurements and yarn quantities
■ A 3.75mm (US F/5) hook
■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook
■ A 5mm (US 7) hook
■ A button, 2.5cm (optional)
For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com TENSION
The first rows of the patt before the armhole shaping (3 Shell Patts, 2 Cluster Patt, 2tr) should measure 44 (47: 50: 54: 56: 56)cm using a 4mm hook or size needed to obtain tension
8 rows to measure 10cm (4in) using a 4mm hook
ABBREVIATIONS
cluster *Yrh hook twice, draw up a loop in space indicted, (yrh, draw through 2 loops on hook) twice; rep from * twice more, yrh and draw through all 4 loops on hook shell (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in same st or space; when working into a shell on the foll row, work into the ch-2 sp For a full list, see page 86
Hook up this sensational cardigan and wear it over a dress or a skinny jumper and jeans. It’ll become an all-year-round favourite.
NOTES
Cardigan is worked from the top down in separate pieces for Back, Fronts and Sleeves. There is a Stitch Diagram on page 88, which you can refer to when working the Front pieces. Read all RS rows from right to left and WS rows from left to right.
CARDIGAN CLUSTER PATTERN
Row 1 (RS) Ch2, skip next ch-4 sp, (cluster, ch3) 3 times in next ch-4 sp, cluster in same ch-4 sp, ch2, skip next ch-4 sp.
Row 2 Ch3, skip next ch-2 sp, (2dc in next ch-3 sp, ch3) 3 times, skip next ch-2 sp.
Row 3 Ch4, skip next ch-3 sp, 2dc in next ch-3 sp, ch3, 2dc in next ch-3 sp, ch4, skip next ch-3 sp.
Row 4 Ch4, skip next ch-4 sp, (tr, ch-4, tr) in next ch-4 sp, ch4, skip next ch-4 sp.
Rows 1-4 set patt.
SHELL PATTERN
Row 1 Shell in next shell, ch2, skip next ch-2 sp, tr in next 4 (5: 6: 7: 8: 9) tr, ch2, skip ch-2 sp, ch2, shell in next shell.
Row 1 sets patt.
BACK
With a 4mm hook, ch61 (64: 67: 70: 73: 76).
Foundation row (WS) (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in fourth ch from hook (counts as tr, shell), *ch2, skip 2 ch, tr in next 4 (5: 6: 7: 8: 9) ch, ch2, skip 2 ch, shell in next ch**, ch4, skip 6 ch (tr, ch4, tr) in next ch, ch4, skip 6 ch, shell in next ch; rep from * once, rep from * to **, skip next ch, tr in last ch, turn. [3 Shell Patts, 2 Cluster Patts, 2 tr]
Row 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), (Shell Patt, Row 1 Cluster Patt) twice, Shell Patt, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn.
Row 2 Ch3, (Shell Patt, Row 2 Cluster Patt) twice, Shell Patt, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. Row 3 Ch3, (Shell Patt, Row 3 Cluster Patt) twice, Shell Patt, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. Row 4 Ch3, (Shell Patt, Row 4 Cluster Patt) twice, Shell Patt, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. Repeat Rows 1-4 until there are a total of 15 (15: 17: 17: 19: 19) rows.
ARMHOLE SHAPING
With a separate piece of yarn, join in top of beg ch-3 of previous row and ch4 (5: 6: 7: 8: 9).
Fasten off.
Next row Ch6 (7: 8: 9: 10: 11), tr in fourth ch from hook and next 2 (3: 4: 5: 6: 7) ch, (skipped ch count and first tr), work in established patt until tr has been worked in top of beg ch-3, tr in each ch of added extension ch, turn. You have now added 4 (5: 6: 7: 8: 9) tr on each side. Working tr in these additional tr, cont patt as established until work measures 34 (34: 35: 35: 36: 36)cm.
Change to a 3.75mm hook and cont in patt until work measures 44.5 (44.5: 45: 45: 46.5: 46.5)cm.
Change back to a 4mm hook, cont for 5cm, then change to a 5mm hook and cont until Back measures 99 (100: 101: 102: 103: 104)cm or desired length ending with Row 2 of pattern. Fasten off.
RIGHT FRONT
Please refer to the Stitch Diagram on page 88 for the front shaping. Please note as the piece is worked top down the neckline shaping is worked over Rows 2-20.
With a 4mm hook, ch16 (17: 18: 19: 20: 21).
Foundation row (WS) (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in fourth ch from hook (counts as tr, shell), ch2, skip 2 ch, tr in next 4 (5: 6: 7: 8: 9) ch, ch2, skip 2 sts, shell in next ch, skip 2 ch, tr in last ch, turn.
Next row Ch3, Shell Patt, tr in top of beg ch-3,
turn. [Tr at armhole edge, Shell Patt, tr at neckline edge]
The established patt for the following rows is (tr at armhole edge, Shell Patt). The increasing at the neckline edge will be worked onto the tr at the neckline edge. Only the increased sts will be written in the stitch counts.
Repeat last row 0 (0: 2: 2: 4: 4) more times. Continue Right V neck shaping as follows:
Row 1 (WS) Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), patt to end, turn. [Tr, ch-2 sp]
Row 2 Patt (until second shell has been worked), ch2, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn.
Row 3 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch, patt to end, turn. [2 tr, ch-2 sp]
Row 4 Patt, ch2, 2tr in next tr, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. [3 tr, ch-2 sp]
Row 5 Ch3, 2tr, ch2, patt to end, turn.
Row 6 Patt, ch2, tr in next tr, ch2, skip next st, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. [2 tr, 2 ch-2 sps]
Row 7 Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), tr in same st, ch2, tr in next tr, ch2, patt to end, turn. [3 tr, 3 ch-2 sps]
Row 8 Patt, ch2, skip ch-2 sp, (cluster, ch3, cluster) in next ch-2 sp, ch2, tr in third ch of beg ch-5, turn. [2 ch-2 sps, 2 clusters, ch-3 sp, tr]
Row 9 Ch6 (counts as tr, ch3), 2dc in next ch-3 sp, ch3, patt to end, turn. [2 ch-3 sps, 2dc, tr]
Row 10 Patt, ch3, skip ch-3 sp, 2dc in next ch-3 sp, ch3, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn.
Row 11 Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), (tr, ch4, tr) in first ch-3 sp, ch4, patt to end, turn.
[3 tr, 2 ch-4 sps, ch-2 sp]
Row 12 Patt, Row 1 Cluster Patt, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. [Cluster Patt, tr]
Row 13 Ch3, tr in same st, Row 2 Cluster Patt, patt to end of row, ch5 (6: 7: 8: 9: 10), turn. [Cluster Patt, 2 tr, extension ch for underarm shaping]
Row 14 Tr in fourth ch from hook and next 1(2: 3: 4: 5: 6) ch, tr in next tr, Shell Patt, Row 3 Cluster Patt, 2 tr, turn. From now on the established patt at the armhole edge will be 4(5: 6: 7: 8: 9) tr, Shell Patt. Cont working the appropriate row of the Cluster Patt in sequence.
Row 15 Ch3, tr in same st, tr in next tr, Cluster Patt, patt to end, turn. [3 tr]
Row 16 Patt, Cluster Patt, tr in next tr, 2tr in next st, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. [4 tr]
Row 17 Ch3, 2tr in next st, 2tr, Cluster Patt, patt to end, turn. [5 tr]
Row 18 Patt, Cluster Patt, skip next 2 tr, shell in sp before next st, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. [Shell, tr]
Row 19 Ch3, tr in same st, shell in next shell, Cluster Patt, patt to end, turn. [Shell, 2 tr]
Row 20 Patt, Cluster Patt, Shell, ch2, tr in next tr and top of beg ch-3. [Shell, ch-2 sp, 2 tr] From now on, the established patt from the armhole edge will be 4 (5: 6: 7: 8: 9) tr, Shell Patt, Cluster Patt, Shell, ch2, 2 tr.
Cont in patt, changing hook sizes as for Back, until same length as Back.
Fasten off Right Front.
LEFT FRONT
Please refer to the Stitch Diagram on page 88 for the front shaping.
With a 4mm hook, ch16 (17: 18: 19: 20: 21).
Foundation row (WS) (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in seventh ch from hook (counts as tr, skip 2 ch, shell), ch2, skip 2 ch, tr in next 4 (5: 6: 7: 8: 9)ch, ch2, skip 2 ch, (shell, tr) in next ch, turn.
Next row (RS) Ch3, Shell Patt, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn.
The established patt for the following rows is (tr at armhole edge, Shell Patt). The increasing at the neckline edge will be worked onto the tr at the neckline edge. Only the increased sts will be written in the stitch counts.
Repeat last row 0 (0: 2: 2: 4: 4) more times. Continue Left V neck shaping as follows:
Row 1 Patt (until second shell has been worked), ch2, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. [Tr, ch-2 sp]
Row 2 Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), patt to end, turn.
Row 3 Patt, ch2, 2tr in third ch of beg ch-3, turn. [2 tr, ch-2 sp]
Row 4 Ch3, 2tr in next tr, patt to end, turn.
[3 tr, ch-2 sp]
Row 5 Patt, ch2, tr in next 2 tr, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn.
Row 6 Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), skip next tr, tr in next tr, ch2, patt to end, turn. [2 tr. 2 ch-2 sps]
Row 7 Patt, ch2, tr in next tr, ch2, (tr, ch2, tr) in top of beg ch-3, turn. [3 tr, 3 ch-2 sps]
Row 8 Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), skip first ch-2 sp, (cluster, ch2, cluster) in next ch-2 sp, ch2, patt to end, turn. [2 ch-2 sps, 2 clusters, ch-3 sp, tr]
Row 9 Patt, ch3, skip ch-2 sp, 2dc in ch-3 sp, ch3, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn.
[2 ch-3 sps, 2dc, tr]
Row 10 Ch6 (counts as tr, ch3), 2dc in ch-3 sp, ch3, skip next ch-3 sp, patt to end, turn.
Row 11 Patt, ch4, skip first ch-3 sp, (tr, ch4, tr) in next ch-3 sp, ch2, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. [2 ch-4 sps, ch-2 sp, 3 tr]
Row 12 Ch3, Row 1 Cluster Patt, patt to end, turn. [Tr, Cluster Patt]
Row 13 Patt, Row 2 Cluster Patt, 2tr in top of
beg ch-3, turn. [Cluster Patt, 2 tr]
Before starting Row 14, attach a separate piece of yarn to the top of the beg ch-3 of Row 13, ch3 (4: 5: 6: 7: 8).
Row 14 Ch3, tr in next st, Row 3 Cluster Patt, patt until tr has been worked in top of beg ch-3, tr in next 3 (4: 5: 6: 7: 8) ch, turn. From now on the established patt at the armhole edge will be 4 (5: 6: 7: 8: 9) tr, Shell Patt. Cont working the appropriate row of the Cluster Patt in sequence.
Row 15 Patt, Cluster Patt, tr in next tr, 2tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. [3 tr]
Row 16 Ch3, 2tr in next tr, tr in next tr, Cluster Patt, patt to end, turn. [4 tr]
Row 17 Patt, Cluster Patt, 2 tr, 2tr in next st, tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. [5 tr]
Row 18 Ch3, skip next 2 tr, shell in sp before next st, skip next 2 tr, Cluster Patt, patt to end, turn. [Shell, tr]
Row 19 Patt, Cluster Patt, shell in next shell, 2tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. [Shell, 2 tr]
Row 19 Ch3, tr in next st, ch2, shell in next shell, Cluster Patt, patt to end, turn.
[Shell, ch-2 sp, 2 tr]
From now on, the established patt from the armhole edge will be 4 (5: 6: 7: 8: 9) tr, Shell Patt, Cluster Patt, Shell, ch2, 2 tr.
Cont in patt, changing hook sizes as for Back, until same length as Back.
Fasten off Left Front.
SLEEVES BOTH ALIKE
With a 3.75mm hook, ch55 (55: 62: 62: 69: 69).
Foundation row (WS) Tr in fourth ch from hook (skipped ch count as tr), tr in next
3(3: 5: 5: 7: 7) ch, ch2, skip 2 ch, shell in next ch, ch4, skip 6 ch, (tr, ch4, tr) in next ch, ch4, skip 6 ch, shell in next ch, ch2, skip 2 ch, tr in next 5(5: 8: 8: 11: 11) ch, ch2, skip 2 ch, shell in next ch, ch4, skip 6 ch, (tr, ch4, tr) in next ch, ch4, skip 6 ch, shell in next ch, ch2, skip 2 ch, tr in last 5(5: 7: 7: 9: 9) ch, turn. [4 shells, 2 Cluster Patts, 4 ch-2 sps, 15 (15: 22: 22: 29: 29) tr]
Row 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr in each tr, *ch2, shell in next shell, Row 1 Cluster Patt, shell in next shell, ch2, tr in each tr; repeat from * once, with last tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. Rows 2-12 Repeat Row 1, working the rows of the Cluster Patt in sequence.
SLEEVE SHAPING
Row 13 (decrease row) Cont in patt as established, but work a tr2tog over 2 of the sts in each of the 3 tr groups, decreasing by 3 sts in total. [4 shells, 2 Cluster Patts, 4 ch-2 sps, 12 (12: 19: 19: 26: 26) tr]
Work 7 rows in patt without decreases. Repeat the decrease row as Row 13. [4 shells, 2 Cluster Patts, 4 ch-2 sps, 9 (9: 16: 16: 23: 23) tr] Work 3 rows in patt without decreases. Repeat the decrease row as Row 13. [4 shells, 2 Cluster Patts, 4 ch-2 sps, 6 (6: 13: 13: 20: 20) tr] Cont in patt as established until Sleeve measures 42cm ending with a Row 2 of Cluster Patt.
Fasten off.
TO MAKE UP
Mark centre top of Sleeve and match with shoulder seam. Pin in place with edges of
Sleeve meeting armhole shaping. Sew shoulder seams. Sew underarm Sleeve seam and side seam on Body in one.
FRONT AND NECK BORDERS
Rejoin yarn with RS facing and a 4mm hook at bottom corner of Right Front.
Row 1 (RS) Ch3, work 2tr in each row end up to shoulder seam, then 1 tr in each st of foundation ch across back neck and 2 tr in each row end down Left Front, turn. Measure 38 (38: 40.5: 40.5: 43: 43)cm down from shoulder on Right Front and mark this point for buttonhole (optional).
Row 2 Ch3, tr in each st around, working (ch2, skip 2 sts) at marked point to make buttonhole, turn.
Row 3 Ch3, tr in each st around and 2tr in ch-2 sp.
Fasten off.
TO FINISH
Sew the button in line with the buttonhole if required. Do not press. Block if needed by spraying with water, shaping and allowing to dry.