CARDIGAN WITH POCKETS
They say that the subtle colour change in a yarn always comes into its own when you make a long cardigan. This cardigan proves that this is true! The classic fit cardigan has large pockets at the hip. It is knitted in a cotton blend that is also available in more vibrant colour changes if you wish to make more of a splash
05 36-46 •••••
Yarn: Fashion Cotton Light & Long DK
Size:
36-40 (42-46)
Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 121 (131) cm To fit bust: 81-91 (97-107) cm Length: 80 (80) cm
Inner sleeve length: 47 (47) cm
Material:
Rico Fashion Cotton Light & Long dk.
Content: 47 % cotton, 46 % acrylic, 7 % polyamide.
50 g = 185 m.
12 (14) balls – col 001 ecru
Needles:
Size 4 mm
Circular needle size 4 mm (100 cm)
Stitch holder
Tension:
24 sts and 32 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch on 4 mm needles, or the size required to give the correct tension.
Back
Using 4 mm needles and thumb method cast on 146 (158) sts.
1st row: * K2, p2, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
2nd row: P2, * k2, p2, rep from * to end. These 2 rows set 2x2 rib. Cont in 2x2 rib until work measures 11 cm, ending with a WS row. Proceed as follows:
1st row: Knit.
2nd row: Purl.
These 2 rows set st-st. Working in st-st (throughout) cont until work measures 53 cm, ending with a WS row.
Shape armholes
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 136 (148) sts. Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 128 (140) sts. Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 122 (134) sts.
Work 2 rows dec 1 st at each end of every row. 118 (130) sts.
Work 11 (13) rows dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row. 106 (116) sts.
Cont without shaping until armholes measure 27 cm, ending with a WS row.
Cast off.
Pocket linings (both alike)
Using 4 mm needles and thumb method cast on 38 sts. Work in st-st for 21 cm, ending with a WS row. Leave these sts on a stitch holder.
Left front
Using 4 mm needles and thumb method cast on 63 (67) sts.
1st row: * K2, p2, rep from * to last 3 sts, k2, p1.
2nd row: K1, p2, * k2, p2, rep from * to end.
1st and 2nd rows set rib.
Cont in rib until work measures 11 cm, inc 1 st in center of last row, ending with a WS row. 64 (68) sts.** Working in st-st (throughout) cont until work measures 34 cm, ending with a WS row.
Place pocket.
Next row: K12 (16), slip next 38 sts onto a stitch holder, knit across 38 sts left on a stitch holder for first pocket lining, k14. 64 (68) sts.
Next row: Purl.
Cont until work measures 53 cm, ending with a WS row.
Shape armhole and neck ***Next row: Cast off 5 sts, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog (neck edge), k1. 58 (62) sts.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: Cast off 4 sts, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 53 (57) sts.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: Cast off 3 sts, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 49 (53) sts.
Next row: Purl.
Work 2 rows dec 1 st at armhole edge in every row at same time dec 1 st at neck edge as before in
1st row. 46 (50) sts.
Work 6 (8) rows dec 1 st at armhole edge in next and every foll alt row at same time dec 1 st at neck edge
as before in next and every foll alt row. 40 (42) sts.
Work 6 rows dec 1 st at armhole edge in next and every foll alt row at same time dec 1 st at neck edge
as before in next and foll 4th row. 35 (37) sts.
Work 53 (49) rows dec 1 st at neck edge only as before in next and every foll 4th row. 21 (24) sts. Cont without shaping until armhole measures 27 cm, ending with a WS row. Cast off.
Right front
Using 4 mm needles and thumb method cast on 63 (67) sts.
1st row: P1, k2, * p2, k2, rep from * to end.
2nd row: * P2, k2, rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1.
1st and 2nd rows set rib.
Cont in rib until work measures 11 cm, inc 1 st in center of last row, ending with a WS row. 64 (68) sts.** Working in st-st (throughout) cont
until work measures 34 cm, ending with a WS row.
Place pocket
Next row: K14, slip next 38 sts onto a stitch holder, knit across 38 sts left on a stitch holder for second pocket lining, k12 (16). 64 (68) sts.
Next row: Purl.
Cont until work measures 53 cm, ending with a WS row.
Shape neck and armhole
***Next row: K1, k2togtbl (neck edge), knit to end. 63 (67) sts.
Next row: Cast off 5 sts, purl to end. 58 (62) sts.
Next row: K1, k2togtbl, knit to end. 57 (61) sts.
Next row: Cast off 4 sts, purl to end. 53 (57) sts.
Next row: K1, k2togtbl, knit to end. 52 (56) sts.
Next row: Cast off 3 sts, purl to end. 49 (53) sts.
Work 2 rows dec 1 st at neck edge as before in 1st row at same time dec 1 st at armhole edge in every row. 46 (50) sts. Work 6 (8) rows dec 1 st at neck edge as before in next and every foll alt row at same time dec 1 st at armhole edge in next and every foll alt row. 40 (42) sts. Work 6 rows dec 1 st at neck edge as before in next and foll 4th row at same time dec 1 st at armhole edge in next and every foll alt row. 35 (37) sts.
Work 53 (49) rows dec 1 st at neck edge only as before in next and every foll 4th row. 21 (24) sts. Cont without shaping until armhole measures 27 cm, ending with a WS row. Cast off.
Sleeves (both alike)
Using 4 mm needles and thumb method cast on 62 sts. Work in 2x2 rib for 6 cm, ending with a RS row. Next row. P8, inc in next st purlways, (p4, inc in next st purlways) 9 times, p8. 72 sts. Working in st-st (throughout) inc 1 st at each end of 3rd and every foll 4th row to 134 sts. Cont without shaping until work measures 47 cm, ending with a WS row.
Shape sleeve top
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 124 sts.
Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 116 sts.
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 110 sts.
Work 24 rows dec 1 st at each end of every row. 62 sts. Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 10 rows. 32 sts. Cast off rem 32 sts.
Pocket borders (both alike)
With RS facing, using 4 mm needles work across 38 sts left on a stitch holder as follows:
Next row. Cast on 1 st, knit to end, cast on 1 st. 40 sts (cast on sts to be used for sewing pocket borders to fronts).
1st row: K1, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1.
2nd row: P1, k2, * p2, k2, rep from * to last st, p1. 1st and 2nd rows set rib.
Work 8 rows more in rib. Cast off in rib.
Border
Join shoulder seams. With RS facing, using 4 mm circular needle and commencing at lower edge of right front, pick up and knit 30 sts evenly along rib, 99 sts evenly along straight edge, 56 sts evenly along shaped edge, 64 (68) sts from cast off sts at back of neck, 56 sts evenly along shaped edge, 99 sts evenly along straight edge and 30 sts evenly along rib. 434 (438) sts. Commencing with 2nd row of 2x2 rib work 17 rows. Cast off in rib.
Finishing
Fold sleeves in half lengthways, then placing folds to shoulder seams, sew sleeves in position. Join side and sleeve seams. Sew pocket linings and pocket borders in position using cast on sts. Block out garment to the measurement given and place under damp cloths and leave until dry.
Design: Rico