Long cardigan

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Size:

36-38 (40-42) 44

Finished measurements:

Bust circumference:

124 (132) 140cm

Length: 72 (73) 74 cm

Inner sleeve length: 49 (49) 49cm

Materials:

Lana Grossa Silkhair. Content:

70% superkid mohair, 30% silk. 25g = 210m. 8 (9) 10 balls – col 153 sand

Lana Grossa Brillino. Content:

83% viscose, 17% metallic fibers. 25g = 200m.

8 (9) 10 balls – col 4 camel/gold

Knitting needles: Size 4 and 4½mm

Tension: 21 sts and 28 rows = 10 x 10cm in main patt with size 4½mm needles and 2 strands held tog.

When only one figure is given, it applies to all sizes.

Note: Work with 1 strand of each yarn held tog throughout = 2 strands held tog.

Main patt: Multiple of 3. Work according to chart 1. Number at right edge of chart indicates RS row, number at left edge of chart indicates WS row. Rep rows 1 and 2 for main patt.

Front band: Work according to chart 2. Number at right edge of chart indicates RS row, number at left edge of chart indicates WS row. Rep rows 1 and 2 for front band.

BACK

With size 4mm needles and 2 strands held tog cast on 131 (140) 149 sts.

Next row (RS): Selvage st (p every row), work main patt according to chart 1 over next 129 (138) 147 sts = 43 (46) 49 patt reps; selvage st (p every row).

Cont to foll chart until piece meas 5cm from cast-on, ending with a WS row.

Change to size 4½mm needles. Cont in main patt until piece meas 69 (70) 71cm from cast-on, ending with a WS row.

Shape neck: Next row (RS): Cast off center 15 (16) 17 sts.

Working each side separately, bind off 2 sts at each neck edge 1 (1) 2 time(s), 1 st 2 (3) 2 times and when piece meas 72 (73) 74cm from cast-on, cast off rem 54 (57) 60 sts for each shoulder.

LEFT FRONT

With size 4mm needles and 2 strands held tog cast on 73 (76) 79 sts.

Next row (RS): Selvage st (p every row), work main patt according to chart 1 over next 54 (57) 60 sts = 18 (19) 20 patt reps; work front band according to chart 2 over next 17 sts; selvage st (p every row).

Cont to foll charts until piece meas 5cm from cast-on, ending with a WS row.

Change to size 4.5mm needles. Cont in patt until piece meas 72 (73) 74cm from cast-on, ending with a WS row.

Shape shoulder:

Cast off 54 (57) 60 sts at beg of next RS row = 19 sts rem for neckband. Working st at shoulder edge as selvage st (p every row), cont across neckband sts in patt as established for 9.5 (10) 10.5cm. Cast off all sts.

RIGHT FRONT

Work same as left front, reversing all shaping and patt placement.

SLEEVES

With size 4mm needles and 2 strands held tog cast on 59 sts. Next row (RS): Selvage st (p every row), work main patt according to chart 1 over next 57 sts = 19 patt reps; selvage st (p every row).

Cont to foll chart until piece meas 5cm from cast-on, ending with a WS row.

Change to size 4½mm needles. Cont in main patt until piece meas 19 cm from cast-on, ending with a WS row.

Shape sleeve:

Inc 1 st at each end of next RS row, then every 8th row 6 times and every 6th row 5 times (then every 6th row 13 times) then every 6th row 3 times and every alt 4th and 6th row 12 times) = 83 (87) 91 sts. Work increased sts into main patt. Work even until piece meas 49 cm from cast-on.

Cast off all sts.

FINISHING

Pin pieces to measurements and block. Sew shoulder seams. Sew bound-off edges of neckbands tog, then sew neckband to back neck, easing to fit. Place markers 19 (20) 21cm down from shoulders on fronts and back. Sew on sleeves between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams.

Design: Lana Grossa

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Size:

36-40 (42-46)

Finished measurements:

Bust circumference: 120 (132)cm Length: 58 (58)cm

Inner sleeve length: 39 (39)cm

Materials:

Langyarns Cashmere Light. Content: 88% cashmere, 12% nylon.

25g = 85m.

11 (13) balls – col 950.0096 sand

Knitting needles: Size 6, 8 and 10mm

Tension:

Pattern II, 10 mm needles: 14 sts = 10cm wide. 20 rows = 10cm long.

Pattern I: 8mm needles: 1 edge st, *p1, k2, p1*, rep from * to *, ending with 1 edge st (= p2, k2 rib). On subsequent rows work the sts as they appear.

Pattern II: 10mm needles: stocking st = RS k, WS p.

Pattern III: 6, 8 + 10mm needles: k1, p1.

Tip 1: Work the edge sts in pattern, when making up sew seams just half a stitch in from the edge.

Tip 2: Fully fashioned dec: Right edge = 1 edge st, (k1, p1) twice, k1, k2tog. Left edge = work to last 8 sts, sl1, k1, psso, k1, (p1, k1) twice, 1 edge st.

BACK

Cast on 86 (94) sts with 8mm needles.

Knit in pattern I.

After 6cm change to 10mm needles and knit in pattern II.

Armholes:

At a length of 33 (31)cm place a marker at each end of the row and continue knitting straight.

Shoulders:

At 20 (22)cm from markers, cast off at beg of every other row each side: 4 sts 3 times + 5 sts 4 times (4 sts once + 5 sts 6 times).

Neck:

At the same time, at 56cm from the cast-on edge, cast off the middle 20 (24) sts and then after 2 more rows, cast off 1 st at neck edge either side.

LEFT FRONT

Cast on 45 (49) sts with 8mm needles.

Arrange pattern as foll: 1 edge st, 40 (44) sts in pattern I, 3 sts in pattern III, 1 edge st.

After working for 6cm arrange pattern as foll: 1 edge st, 39 (43) sts in pattern II, 4 sts in pattern III beginning with p1 (= closing band), 1 edge st.

Neck: At 30cm work fully fashioned dec at the left edge on every 6th row 8 times (alt every 4th + 6th row 10 times) (see tip 2).

At the same time, at 33 (31)cm place a marker at the right edge.

Shoulder:

At 20 (22)cm from marker, cast off at the right edge: 4 sts 4 times + 5 sts 3 times (4 sts twice + 5 sts 5 times).

Continue over the rem 6 sts, work in pattern III for about 8 (9)cm, then leave sts.

RIGHT FRONT

Knit to mirror the left front.

SLEEVES

Cast on 34 (38) sts with 6mm needles.

Knit in pattern III, beginning with p1. After 5cm change to 10mm needles, knit in pattern II and inc 4 (6) sts evenly over the first row = 38 (44) sts.

For shaping, inc 1 st at each end of every 6th row 10 times = 58 (64) sts.

Sleeve cap:

When sleeve measures 39cm cast off at beg of every other row each side: 5 sts 4 times (5 sts 5 times). Loosely cast off rem sts when sleeve cap reaches a length of 4 (5) cm.

FINISHING

Using Kitchener stitch, join the 6 sts left for the closing band. Attach closing band at the back of the neck. Close the rest of the seams. Set in sleeves, with the seam showing on the outside.

Design: Langyarns

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Sizes:

36-38 (40-42) 44-46

Finished measurements:

Bust circumference:

101 (108) 116cm

To fit bust:

81-86 (91-97) 102-107cm Length: 44 (46) 48cm

Inner sleeve length: 46 (47) 48cm

Materials:

Rico Essentials Soft Merino aran. Content: 100% wool.

50g = 100m.

12 (15) 17 ball – col 071 violet

Other supplies: 5 buttons 22mm

Knitting needles:

Size 5mm

Circular needle size 5mm (40cm) Cable needle

Tension:

25 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm, over pattern on 5mm needles.

Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles, if more use thicker needles.

It is essential to work to the stated tension to achieve the correct size of garment.

Notes

Where only one figure is given this applies to all sizes.

Where the figure 0 appears, no sts, times or rows are worked for this size.

After casting off one stitch will remain on the right hand needle which is not included in the instructions that follow.

BACK

Using 5mm needles and thumb method cast on 127 (135) 145 sts.

1st row. K1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end.

2nd row. *P1, k1, rep from * to last

st, p1.

These 2 rows set 1x1 rib. Work 6 rows more in 1x1 rib.

Proceed as follows:

For 1st and 2nd sizes only

1st row. [P1, k1] 0 (2) times, p1, *[p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, rep from * to last 0 (4) sts, [k1, p1] 0 (2) times.

2nd row. [P1, k1] 0 (2) times, *k1, p2, rep from * to last 1 (5) sts, k1, [k1, p1] 0 (2) times.

3rd to 8th row. Rep 1st and 2nd rows 3 times. 9th row. [P1, k1] 0 (2) times, p1, *[p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, rep from * to last 0 (4) sts, [k1, p1] 0 (2) times.

10th row. [P1, k1] 0 (2) times, *k1, p8, rep from * to last 1 (5) sts, k1, [k1, p1] 0 (2) times.

11th row. [P1, k1] 0 (2) times, p1, *slip next 4 sts onto CN and leave at front of work, k4 then k4 from CN (this will now be referred to as C8F), p1, slip next 4 sts onto CN and leave at back of work, k4 then k4 from CN (this will now be referred to as C8B), p1, rep from * to last 0 (4) sts, [k1, p1] 0 (2) times.

12th row. [P1, k1] 0 (2) times, *k1, p8, rep from * to last 1 (5) sts, k1, [k1, p1] 0 (2) times.

13th row. [P1, k1] 0 (2) times, p1, *k8, p1, rep from * to last 0 (4) sts, [k1, p1] 0 (2) times.

14th row. [P1, k1] 0 (2) times, *k1, p2, rep from * to last 1 (5) sts, k1, [k1, p1] 0 (2) times.

From 1st to 14th rows sets patt.

For 3rd size only

1st row. P2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, *[p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, rep from * to last 9 sts, [p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p1.

2nd row. *K1, p2, rep from * to last st, k1.

3rd to 8th row. Rep 1st and 2nd rows 3 times.

9th row. P2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, *[p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, rep from * to last 9 sts, [p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p1.

10th row. *K1, p8, rep from * to last st, k1.

11th row. P1, slip next 4 sts onto CN and leave at back of work, k4 then k4 from CN (this will now be referred to as C8B), p1, *slip next 4 sts onto CN and leave at front of work, k4 then k4 from CN (this will now be referred to as C8F), p1, C8B, p1, rep from * to last 9 sts, C8F, p1.

12th row. *K1, p8, rep from * to last st, k1.

13th row. P1, *k8, p1, rep from * to end.

14th row. *K1, p2, rep from * to last st, k1.

From 1st to 14th rows sets patt.

For all 3 sizes

Keeping continuity of patt as set (throughout) cont until work measures 40 (42) 44cm, ending with a WS row.**

Shape shoulders

Cast off 8 (9) 9 sts in patt at beg of next 2 (8) 6 rows. 111 (63) 91 sts. Cast off 9 (9) 10 sts in patt at beg of next 8 (2) 4 rows. 39 (45) 51 sts. Cast off rem 39 (45) 51 sts in patt.

LEFT FRONT

Using 5mm needles and thumb method cast on 56 (60) 66 sts.

1st row. *K1, p1, rep from * to end. 1st row sets rib. Work 6 rows more in rib.

8th row. Rib to last 0 (0) 2 sts, [patt2tog] 0 (0) 1 time. 56 (60) 65 sts.

For 1st and 2nd sizes only

1st row. [P1, k1] 0 (2) times, p1, *[p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, rep from * to last st, p1.

2nd row. P1, *k1, p2, rep from * to last 1 (5) sts, k1, [k1, p1] 0 (2) times.

3rd to 8th row. Rep 1st and 2nd rows 3 times.

9th row. [P1, k1] 0 (2) times, p1, *[p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, rep from * to last st, p1.

2nd row. P1, *k1, p2, rep from * to last 1 (5) sts, k1, [k1, p1] 0 (2) times.

10th row. P1, *k1, p8, rep from * to last 1 (5) sts, k1, [k1, p1] 0 (2) times.

11th row. [P1, k1] 0 (2) times, p1, *C8F, p1, C8B, p1, rep from * to last st, p1.

12th row. P1, *k1, p8, rep from * to last 1 (5) sts, k1, [k1, p1] 0 (2) times.

13th row. [P1, k1] 0 (2) times, p1, *k8, p1, rep from * to last st, p1.

14th row. P1, *k1, p2, rep from * to last 1 (5) sts, k1, [k1, p1] 0 (2)] times. From 1st to 14th rows sets patt.

For 3rd size only

1st row. P2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, *[p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, rep from * to last st, p1.

2nd row. P1, *k1, p2, rep from * to last st, k1.

3rd to 8th row. Rep 1st and 2nd rows 3 times.

9th row. As 1st row.

10th row. P1, *k1, p8, rep from * to last st, k1.

11th row. P1, C8B, p1, *C8F, p1, C8B, p1, rep from * to last st, p1.

12th row. P1, *k1, p8, rep from * to last st, k1.

13th row. P1, *k8, p1, rep from * to last st, p1.

14th row. P1, *k1, p2, rep from * to last st, k1.

From 1st to 14th rows sets patt.

For all 3 sizes

Keeping continuity of patt as set (throughout) cont until work measures 40 (42) 44cm, ending with a WS row.

Shape shoulder

Next row. Cast off 8 (9) 9 sts in patt, patt to end. 48 (51) 56 sts.

Shape neck

Next row. Cast off 4 (5) 7 sts in patt, patt to end. 44 (46) 49 sts.

Next row. Cast off 9 sts in patt, patt to end. 35 (37) 40 sts.

Next row. Cast off 4 (5) 6 sts in patt, patt to end. 31 (32) 34 sts.

Next row. Cast off 9 sts in patt, patt to end. 22 (23) 25 sts.

Next row. Cast off 4 (5) 5 sts in patt, patt to end. 18 (18) 20 sts.

Next row. Cast off 9 (9) 10 sts in patt, patt to end. 9 (9) 10 sts. Next row. Patt.

Cast off rem 9 (9) 10 sts in patt.

RIGHT FRONT

Using 5mm needles and thumb method cast on 56 (60) 66 sts.

1st row. *P1, k1, rep from * to end. 1st row sets rib.

Work 6 rows more in rib.

8th row. [Patt2tog] 0 (0) 1 time, rib to end. 56 (60) 65 sts.

For 1st and 2nd sizes only

1st row. K1, p1, *[p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, rep from * to last 0 (4) sts, [k1, p1] 0 (2) times.

2nd row. [P1, k1] 0 (2) times, *k1, p2, rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, p1.

3rd to 8th row. Rep 1st and 2nd rows 3 times.

9th row. K1, p1, *[p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, rep from * to last 0 (4) sts, [k1, p1] 0 (2) times.

10th row. [P1, k1] 0 (2) times, *k1, p8, rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, p1.

11th row. K1, p1, *C8F, p1, C8B, p1, rep from * to last 0 (4) sts, [k1, p1] 0 (2) times.

12th row. [P1, k1] 0 (2) times, *k1, p8, rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, p1.

13th row. K1, p1, *k8, p1, rep from * to last 0 (4) sts, [k1, p1] 0 (2) times.

14th row. [P1, k1]0 (2) times, *k1, p2, rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, p1. From 1st to 14th rows sets patt.

For 3rd size only

1st row. K1, p1, *[p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, rep from * to last 9 sts, [p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p1.

2nd row. *K1, p2, rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, p1.

3rd to 8th row. Rep 1st and 2nd rows 3 times.

9th row. K1, p1, *[p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, rep from * to last 9 sts, [p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p1.

10th row. *K1, p8, rep from * to last 2 st, k1, p1.

11th row. K1, p1, *C8F, p1, C8B, p1, rep from * to last 9 sts, C8F, p1.

12th row. As 10th row.

13th row. K1, p1, *k8, p1, rep from * to end.

14th row. *K1, p2, rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, p1.

From 1st to 14th rows sets patt.

For all 3 sizes

Keeping continuity of patt as set (throughout) cont until work measures 40 (42) 44cm, ending with a WS row.

Shape neck

Next row. Cast off 4 (5) 7 sts in patt, patt to end. 52 (55) 58 sts. Shape shoulder

Next row. Cast off 8 (9) 9 sts in patt, patt to end. 44 (46) 49 sts.

Next row. Cast off 4 (5) 6 sts in patt, patt to end. 40 (41) 43 sts.

Next row. Cast off 9 sts in patt, patt to end. 31 (32) 34 sts.

Next row. Cast off 4 (5) 5 sts in patt, patt to end. 27 (27) 29 sts.

Next row. Cast off 9 sts in patt, patt to end. 18 (18) 20 sts.

Next row. Patt.

Next row. Cast off 9 (9) 10 sts in patt, patt to end. 9 (9) 10 sts.

Next row. Patt.

Cast off rem 9 (9) 10 sts in patt.

SLEEVES (BOTH ALIKE)

Using 5mm needles and thumb method cast on 49 (55) 65 sts. Work in 1x1 rib for 10cm, ending with a WS row.

Proceed as follows:

For 1st size only

1st row. K1, p1, k2, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, [p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, [p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, k2, p1, k2.

2nd row. *K1, p2, rep from * to last st, k1.

Rep 1st and 2nd rows 3 times inc 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row, working inc sts in patt. 55 sts.

9th row. Inc in 1st st, *[p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1*, rep from * to * once, [p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, inc in last st. 57 sts.

10th row. P1, *k1, p8, rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, p1.

11th row. Inc in 1st st, p1, *C8F, p1, C8B, p1, rep from * to last st, inc in last st. 59 sts.

12th row. P2, *k1, p8, rep from * to last 3 sts, k1, p2.

13th row. Inc in 1st st, k1, p1, *k8, p1, rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, inc in last st. 61 sts.

14th row. *K1, p2, rep from * to last st, k1.

From 1st to 14th rows sets patt and beg of sleeve shaping.

For 2nd and 3rd sizes only

1st row. [P1, k2, p1, k1] (0) 1 time, p1, *[p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, rep from * to last (0) 5 sts, [p1, k2, p1, k1] (0) 1 time. 2nd row. P(0) 2, *k1, p2, rep from * to last (1) 0 sts, k(1) 0.

Rep 1st and 2nd rows 3 times inc 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row, working inc sts in patt. (61) 71 sts.

9th row. Inc in 1st st, [k2, p1, k2] (0) 1 times, p1, k1, p1, *[p1, k2] twice, p1, k1, p2, [k2, p1] twice, k1, p1, rep from * to last (3) 8 sts, [p1, k2] (0) 2 times, p1, k(1) 0, inc in last st. (63) 73 sts.

10th row. P(4) 0, *k1, p8, rep from * to last (5) 1 sts, k1, p(4) 0.

11th row. Inc in 1st st, k(3) 0, p(1) 0, *C8F, p1, C8B, p1, rep from * to last (4)18 sts, (C8F, p1, C8B) (0) 1 time, k(3) 0, inc in last st. (65) 75 sts.

12th row. P(5)1, *k1, p8, rep from * to last (6) 2 sts, k1, p(5) 1.

13th row. Inc in 1st st, k(4) 0, p1, *k8, p1, rep from * to last (5) 1 sts, k(4) 0, inc in last st. (67) 77 sts.

14th row. P(0) 2, *k1, p2, rep from * to last (1) 0 sts, k(1) 0.

From 1st to 14th rows sets patt and beg of sleeve shaping.

For all 3 sizes

Cont in patt inc 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row to 87 (97) 111 sts, working inc sts in patt. Inc 1 st at each end of every foll 4th row to 105 (115) 127 sts, working inc sts in patt.

Cont without shaping until work measures 46 (47) 48]cm, ending with a WS row.

Cast off 32 (37) 43 sts in patt at beg of next 2 rows. 41 sts. Place a marker at each end of last row.

Cont without shaping until work measures 17 (18) 19cm, when slightly stretched, from coloured marker, ending with a WS row. Cast off in patt.

NECKBAND

Place markers approximately 14 (15) 16cm, down from beg of shoulder shaping on back and fronts. Sew sleeve tops in position from coloured markers on sleeves evenly across shoulders on back and fronts, sew reminder of sleeve top in position between markers on back and fronts. With RS facing, using 5mm needles pick up and knit 17 (18) 20 sts evenly along right side of neck, 21 sts from 41 cast off sts at top of right sleeve, 25 (29) 33 sts from 39 (45) 51 cast off sts at back of neck, 21 sts from 41 cast off sts at top of left sleeve and 17 (18) 20 sts evenly along left side of neck. 101 (107) 115 sts.

Commencing with 1st row of 1x1 rib work 7 rows. Cast off in rib.

Right front border

With RS facing, using 5mm needles pick up and knit 7 sts evenly along rib, 105 (109) 113 sts evenly along front edge and 7 sts evenly along neckband. 119 (123) 127 sts.

Commencing with 2nd row of 1x1 rib work 7 rows.

Cast off in rib.

Left front border

With RS facing, using 5mm needles

pick up and knit 7 sts evenly along neckband, 105 (109) 113 sts evenly along front edge and 7 sts evenly along rib. 119 (123) 127 sts. Commencing with 2nd row of 1x1 rib work 3 rows.

Next row. Rib 4, patt2tog, yo, [rib 25 (26) 27, patt2tog, yo] 4 times, rib 5.

Work 3 rows more in rib.

Cast off in rib.

FINISHING

Join side and sleeve seams. Sew on buttons. Block garment to the measurement given, place under damp cloths and leave until dry.

Design: Rico