P166 Unisex Colourblocked Cardigan

Unisex Colourblocked Cardigan

An update on the classic V-neck cardigan. Our slouchy styled cardigan is knitted up in our easy to wear Denim Marle yarn. Minimally styled with a patch pocket, button-up front and contrast colour detailing. You can’t go wrong layering it over T-shirts, textured jumpers and soft sweats this season.

MEASUREMENTS

Yarn Required:

NOTE: This pattern is written for our XS size, all stitch counts and references for other sizes are written in brackets for easy reference. They are as follows, XS (S - M - L - XL)

KNITTING NEEDLES & EQUIPMENT:

A pair of 4.00mm knitting needles.
A 4.00mm circular knitting needle, 80cm or longer.
Stitch Holder.
8 x buttons.
Wool needle for sewing in ends.

TENSION:

22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch, using 4.00mm needles.

KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS:

• K: Knit
• K2tog: Knit 2 Together
• Kfb: K1 into the fr of the next stitch on the needle but do not slide the stitch off, K1 into the bk of the same stitch on the needle and slide the stitch off the needle
• P: Purl
• P2tog: Purl 2 Together
• Pfb: Purl 1, Purl tbl to increase by 1
• Sl1: Slip One Stitch Knitwise
• Sl1P: Slip One Stitch Purlwise
• wyif: With Yarn in Front
• wyib: With Yarn in Back
• yrn: yarn around needle.

CARDIGAN

BACK

Ribbing:

Using a pair of 4.00mm needles and C1, cast on 97 (107 - 117 - 129 - 139) sts.

Row 1: K1, Ktbl, * P1, Ktbl, rep from * to last st, K1.
Row 2: K1, * Ptbl, K1, rep from * to end.
These two rows form a rib pattern, repeat these two rows until rib measures 5cm, ending with a Row 2.

Begin to work in stocking st until work measures 35cm from the beginning ending with a WS row.

Change to using M and continue to work in stocking st until piece measures 46cm from beg, ending with a wrong side row.

Shape Armholes:

Cast off 4 (4 - 6 - 8 - 10) sts at beg of next 2 rows … 89 (99 - 105 - 113 - 119) sts.
Decrease one st at each end of the next row, then every alt row until 85 (89 - 93 - 97 - 101) sts rem. **
Work 59 rows without shaping, beginning with a purl row.

Shape Shoulders:

Cast off 9 (9 - 10 - 10 - 10) sts at beg of next 4 rows, then 9 (10 - 9 - 10 - 11) sts at beginning of next 2 rows.
Leave the remaining 31 (33 - 35 - 37 - 39) sts on a stitch holder.

LEFT FRONT

Casting On:

Using a pair of 4.00mm needles and C1, cast on 43 (49 - 55 - 61 - 67) sts.
Work in rib until piece measures 5cm from the beginning.

Work in stocking st until piece measures 35cm from the beginning, ending with a WS row.

Change to working in M and continue to work in stocking stitch until piece measures the same as back panel to beginning of armhole shaping, ending with a wrong side row. ***

Shape Armhole:

Cast off 4 (4 - 6 - 8 - 10) sts at beg of next row … 41 (45 - 49 - 53 - 57) sts.
Dec one st at armhole edge in every alt row until 39 (41 - 43 - 45 - 48) sts rem.
Work 1 (1 - 1 - 3 - 1) row/s.

Shape Front Slope:

Dec one st at end of next row, then every 4th (4th - 4th - alt - alt) row until 31 (31 - 31 - 43 - 43) sts rem, then every 6th (6th - 6th - 4th - 4th) row until 27 (28 - 29 - 30 - 31) sts rem.
Purl 1 row.

Shape Shoulder:

Cast off 9 (9 - 10 - 10 - 10) sts at beg of next and alt row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem 9 (10 - 9 - 10 - 11) sts.

RIGHT FRONT

Work as for Left Front to ***
Knit 1 row.

Shape Armhole:

Cast off 4 (4 - 6 - 8 - 10) sts at beg of next row … 41 (45 - 49 - 53 - 57) sts.
Dec one st at armhole edge in next row, then every alt row until 39 (41 - 43 - 45 - 48) sts rem.
Work 1 (1 - 1 - 3 - 1) row/s.

Shape Front Slope:

Dec one st at beg of next row, then every 4th (4th - 4th - alt - alt) row until 31 (31 - 31 - 43 - 43) sts remain, then every 6th (6th - 6th - 4th - 4th) row until 27 (28 - 29 - 30 - 31) sts rem.
Work 2 rows.

Shape Shoulder:

Cast off 9 (9 - 10 - 10 - 10) sts at beg of next and alt row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem 9 (10 - 9 - 10 - 11) sts.

SLEEVES

Using a pair of 4.00mm needles and C1, cast on 51 (53 - 55 - 57 - 59) sts.

Work in rib as for the back until piece measures 10cm from the beginning ending with a WS row.

Change to working with M and working in stocking st for rem, increase one st at each end of 5th row, then every 6th (6th - 6th - 6th - 4th) row until there are 63 (73 - 83 - 93 - 71) sts, then every 8th (8th - 8th - 8th - 6th) row until there are 83 (87 - 91 - 95 - 101) sts.

Cont without shaping until work measures 48cm (or length desired) from beginning, ending with a purl row.

Shape Top:

Cast off 2 (2 - 3 - 4 - 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows … 79 (83 - 85 - 87 - 91) sts.

Decrease one st at each end of next row, then every alt row until 43 (45 - 45 - 41 - 49) sts rem, then every row until 19 sts rem.

Cast off.

FRONT BAND

Join shoulder seams.

With right side facing, using 4.00mm circular needle and M, pick up and knit 107 (110 - 113 - 116 - 118) sts along Right Front edge to beg of front slope shaping, knit up 42 (44 - 44 - 42 - 44) sts along Right Front slope shaping, knit across sts from Back stitch holder, knit up 42 (44 - 44 - 42 - 44) sts along Left Front slope shaping, then knit up 107 (110 - 113 - 116 - 118) sts along Left Front edge … 329 (339 - 349 - 353 - 363) sts.

Work 4 rows rib, beg with a 2nd row.
Row 5: Rib 2, [rib2tog, yrn, rib 12 (13 - 13 - 14 - 14)] 7 times, rib 2tog, yrn, rib to end … 8 buttonholes made.
Work 4 rows rib.
Cast off loosely in rib.

FINISHING

Sew sleeve heads into position, taking care that the centre of the seam lines up with the shoulder seam. Join side and sleeve seams.

Sew on buttons. Weave in all ends and stretch gently into shape.

POCKETS

Begin working the left hand pocket approximately 15cm up from the hem and 5cm in from the side seam. Working from right to left, begin picking up left leg of each st onto your needles, using C2 knit this stitch. Repeat this process until you have 32 sts on your needles.

Turn work, slip the first stitch of the row and purl to end.

Work in stocking stitch until the pocket measures 12cm from the beginning.

Work in rib as for the pant hem for 2cm and cast off in rib.

Overhand stitch the sides of the pocket in place, weave in all ends and stretch gently into shape.

Block if desired but do not use heat as this will melt and warp the yarn.

ITEM A: Pocket Detail (See PDF document)

ITEM B: Guide for pocket placement (See PDF document)

ITEM C: Begin to work back and forth in rows, until piece measures length required. (See PDF document)

ITEM D: Work in rib for 3cm and cast off. (See PDF document)

Alternative Yarns

The original pattern specifies Denim Marle yarn. When choosing an alternative, select a yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch, using 4.00mm needles.

Suitable alternatives may include yarns with a similar weight, fibre content and drape. As this cardigan uses three colour sections, choose yarns with comparable construction and thickness across the main colour and both contrast colours.

Customisation Ideas

• Choose three tonal shades for a subtle colourblocked effect.
• Use contrasting colours for M, C1 and C2 to create a bolder colourblocked design.
• Coordinate the pocket colour with the cuffs or use a contrasting shade for added detail.
• Select contrasting or decorative buttons to personalise the front band.
• Adjust the sleeve length where indicated in the pattern for a customised fit.

Care Instructions

Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Weave in all ends securely and gently reshape the cardigan after washing.

Block if desired but do not use heat as this will melt and warp the yarn. Dry flat where recommended and store the cardigan folded to help maintain its shape.