Ribcage Armbone Cardigan Pattern

This cozy cardigan features a unique ribcage/armbone pattern that will make a stylish statement in your wardrobe. Follow the instructions carefully to create a one-of-a-kind piece!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK/AU 10ply, Metric 4)
• Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) and US 10 (UK 4, Metric 6mm) straight or circular needles
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using US 8 needles

Pattern

Back Panel:

1. Using US 8 needles, cast on 80 (90, 100) stitches.
2. Work in rib stitch (k1, p1) for 2 inches.
3. Switch to US 10 needles and knit in armbone pattern:

Row 1: *K4, p2, k2, p2; repeat from * to end.

Row 2 and all even rows: Purl all stitches.

Row 3: *K2, p2, k4, p2; repeat from * to end.

Row 5: *K2, p2, k2, p2, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 7: *K2, p2, k4, p2; repeat from * to end.

Row 9: *K4, p2, k2, p2; repeat from * to end.

Row 11: Repeat Row 1.

Row 12: Purl all stitches.

4. Continue in armbone pattern until the back panel measures 15 (16, 17) inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a wrong side row.

Left Front Panel:

1. Using US 8 needles, cast on 40 (45, 50) stitches.
2. Work in rib stitch (k1, p1) for 2 inches.
3. Switch to US 10 needles and knit in armbone pattern, starting with Row 2.

Continue in pattern, decreasing 1 stitch at the armhole edge every RS row 5 times.

Work even until the front panel matches the back panel in length, ending with a wrong side row.

Bind off all stitches.

Assembly

1. Sew the shoulder seams.
2. Sew the side seams, leaving a gap for the armholes.
3. Weave in all ends and block the cardigan to measurements.

Your ribcage/armbone cardigan is now ready to wear and show off your knitting skills!

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