Ladies Long, V Neck Cardigan With Pockets
Project: Ladies Long, V Neck Cardigan With Pockets
Pattern: A517
Craft type: Knitting
Difficulty: ●●○
MEASUREMENTS
| Size | XS 4-6 |
S 8-10 |
M 12-14 |
L 16-18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fits bust | 70 cm | 80 cm | 90 cm | 100 cm |
| Garment measures | 77 cm | 87 cm | 97 cm | 107 cm |
| Length (approx) | 74 cm | 75 cm | 76 cm | 77 cm |
| Sleeve length | 43 cm | 43 cm | 43 cm | 43 cm |
Yarn Required:
| Yarn | XS | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincraft Imperial 100g balls | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
NEEDLES:
A pair of 4.00mm knitting needles.
A 4.00mm circular knitting needle, 80cm or longer.
Wool needle for sewing up.
REQUIREMENTS:
A stitch holder.
8 buttons.
TENSION:
21 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over double seed st, using 4.00mm needles.
BACK
Using a pair of 4.00mm needles, cast on 84 (92-104-116)
sts.
1st row: * P2, K2, rep from * to end.
Last row forms rib.
Work a further 27 rows rib.
Beg Patt:
1st row: * K2, P2, rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: As 1st row.
3rd row: * P2, K2, rep from * to end of row.
4th row: As 3rd row.
Last 4 rows form patt.
Cont in patt until work measures 55cm from beg, working last row on wrong side.
Shape Armholes:
Keeping patt correct, cast off 4 (5-7-9) sts at beg of next 2 rows … 76 (82-90-98) sts.
Dec one st at each end of next row, then every alt row until 68 (72-76-82) sts rem.
Work 51 (53-53-53) rows without shaping.
Shape Shoulders:
Cast off 7 (7-7-8) sts at beg of next 4 rows, then 6 (7-8-8) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Leave rem 28 (30-32-34) sts on a stitch holder.
LEFT FRONT
Using a pair of 4.00mm needles, cast on 40 (44-48-56) sts.
Work 28 rows rib.
Work in patt until work measures same as Back to beg of armhole shaping, working last row on wrong side. **
Shape Armhole And Front Slope:
Keeping patt correct, cast off 4 (5-7-9) sts at beg of next row … 36 (39-41-47) sts.
Dec one st at armhole edge in every alt row 4 (5-8) times, AT SAME TIME, dec one st at front edge in 2nd row, then every 4th row 5 (6-19) times, then every 6th row until 20 (21-22-24) sts rem.
Work 1 row.
Shape Shoulder:
Cast off 7 (7-7-8) sts at beg of next and alt row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem 6 (7-8-8) sts.
RIGHT FRONT
Work as for Left Front to **.
Work 1 row.
Shape Armhole And Front Slope:
Keeping patt correct, cast off 4 (5-7-9) sts at beg of next row … 36 (39-41-47) sts.
Dec one st at armhole edge in next row, then every alt row 3 (4-6-7) times, AT SAME TIME, dec one st at front edge in next row, then every 4th row 5 (6-19) times, then every 6th row until 20 (21-22-24) sts rem.
Work 2 rows.
Shape Shoulder:
Cast off 7 (7-7-8) sts at beg of next and alt row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem 6 (7-8-8) sts.
SLEEVES
Using a pair of 4.00mm needles, cast on 44 (48-52-52) sts.
Work 14 rows rib.
Work 4 rows patt.
Keeping patt correct as placed and working extra sts into patt, inc one st at each end of next row, then every 12th (8th-8th-6th) row until there are 58 (52-64-74) sts, then every 14th (10th-10th-8th) row until there are 62 (70-76- 84) sts.
Cont in patt without shaping until work measures 43cm (or length desired) from beg, working last row on wrong side.
Shape Top:
Keeping patt correct, cast off 2 (3-4-5) sts at beg of next 2 rows … 58 (64-68-74) sts.
Dec one st at each end of next row, then every alt row until 16 (20-20-32) sts rem, then every row until 14 sts rem.
Cast off.
POCKETS (make 2)
Using a pair of 4.00mm needles, cast on 32 sts.
Work in patt for 12cm, working last row on wrong side.
Work 8 rows rib.
Cast off loosely in rib.
FRONT BAND
Join shoulder seams.
With right side facing and using 4.00mm circular needle, knit up 116 sts along Right Front edge to beg of front slope shaping, knit up 45 (48-51-54) sts along Right Front slope shaping, knit across sts from Back stitch holder, knit up 45 (48-51-54) sts along Left Front slope shaping, then knit up 116 sts along Left Front edge … 350 (358-366-374) sts.
1st row: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end.
2nd row: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end.
Last 2 rows form rib for Front Band.
Work a further 3 rows rib.
6th row: Rib 2, [rib 2tog, yrn, rib 16] 7 times, rib 2tog, yrn, rib to end … 8 buttonholes.
Work 3 rows rib.
Cast off loosely in rib.
FINISHING
Sew in Sleeves. Join side and Sleeve seams. Using a flat seam, sew Pockets in position, placing them in the centre of the fronts, just above the lower band. Sew on buttons. Sew in all ends.
Alternative Yarns
When substituting Lincraft Imperial, choose a yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 21 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over double seed st, using 4.00mm needles.
Suitable alternatives may include smooth 8ply wool, wool blends or soft synthetic yarns with good stitch definition. Choose a yarn with enough elasticity to maintain the double seed stitch texture and ribbed bands while still providing the drape required for a long cardigan.
Customisation Ideas
- Work the cardigan in a solid colour to emphasise the double seed stitch texture.
- Use a contrasting colour for the Front Band, cuffs and pockets.
- Choose decorative buttons to personalise the long front opening.
- Adjust the sleeve length before shaping the sleeve top for a customised fit.
- Position the pockets slightly higher or lower before sewing them in place to suit the wearer.
Care Instructions
Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Wash gently using a method suitable for the selected fibre and reshape while damp.
Dry flat where recommended to help maintain the long cardigan shape, V-neck front bands and pockets. Store folded rather than hanging to avoid stretching, and reshape the pockets carefully after washing.
