This striped cardigan pattern is perfect for knitters looking to add a pop of color to their wardrobe. This pattern features a classic striped design that is both stylish and versatile.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 3 contrasting colors
- Color A: 400g (approx. 800 yards) in Blue
- Color B: 300g (approx. 600 yards) in White
- Color C: 200g (approx. 400 yards) in Gray - US 8 / UK 6 / 5mm knitting needles
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
20 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Size:
This pattern is written in one size to fit a women's medium (36-38-inch chest). The finished chest size is approximately 40 inches.
Instructions:
- Using Color A, cast on 120 stitches.
- Work in 2x2 ribbing (K2, P2) for 2 inches.
- Switch to stockinette stitch and begin stripes as follows:
- Rows 1-10: Color A
- Rows 11-20: Color B
- Rows 21-30: Color A
- Rows 31-40: Color C
- Repeat these 40 rows until piece measures 18 inches from cast on edge, ending with a Color A stripe.
- Shape Raglan Armholes:
- Row 1 (RS): K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 stitches, ssk, k2.
- Row 2 (WS): Purl.
- Repeat these 2 rows 15 more times, then work Row 1 once more.
- Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 24 inches from cast on edge, ending with a WS row.
- Next row (RS): K30, place next 34 stitches on holder for left sleeve, cast on 6 stitches, knit 60, place next 34 stitches on holder for right sleeve, cast on 6 stitches, knit to end.
- Continue in stockinette stitch, working the 6 cast-on stitches in garter stitch (knit every row) for button band.
- Work even until front measures same as back to shoulder, ending with a WS row.
- Bind off all stitches.
- Sew side and sleeve seams. Weave in ends.
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