Soft Sideways Cardigan (Women)Pattern Number:208

Sideways knit cardigan, make with a soft bamboo yarn and a coordinating novelty yarn in aknitweave pattern. Reverse Stockinette stitch bands accent the flattering vertical lines of the stitchpattern.

Skill Level:

Easy

Ease: Loose

Size: Women's Sizes 54

A Finished Chest: 59.68 inches

B Finished Length: 28.98 inches

C Finished Sleeve: 10.66 inches(at underarm)

Designer: Knit it Now In HouseDesigner

Materials RequiredKnit on the standard machine at tension 7, the sample 42" finished bust took approx 500 grams ofthe Bambu 7 and 200 grams of the Bubble Print.

Body 1" gauge 5.93 stitches / 12 rows

Knit in one piece, this design can accommodate a large range of sizes.

Sleeves 1" gauge 5.93 stitches / 12 rows

Elbow Length sleeves with contrasting band.

Front Band 1" gauge 5.93 stitches / 12 rows

Stockinette band with needle out of work to create a crisp fold. Band is hand sewn to front or joined with a single row ofsingle crochet on the public side.

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Body Row Count Stitch Count

Lengthen/shorten the garment by adding/subtracting stitches at the hem edge.

Cast OnRC: 0 Cast on 80 stitches.

Start the cast on to the left of "0" on the needle bed to accommodateincreases needed to shape the neckline.This is the front edge of the garment, use an e-wrap cast on.NOTE: use the short row method to shape the V-neck

Short Row Increases and Decreases Video

80

Begin knitweave stitch pattern SlopeRC 0: Increase 5 stitches every other row, 6 times at left edge

( 0 - 2 - 4 - 6 - 8 - 10 )

Increase 4 stitches every other row, 12 times at left edge( 12 - 14 - 16 - 18 - 20 - 22 - 24 - 26 - 28 - 30 - 32 - 34 )

158

Use increase method of your choice, this V-neck edge will be encasedin the front band.

Knit In PatternRC: 37 Knit even over 158 stitches to row 89

End with carriage on the right. 158

Armhole OpeningRC 90: Bind off 70 stitches on right side 88

Bind off loosely. This is the start of the armhole opening.Knit In PatternRC: 92 Knit even over 88 stitches to row 143 88

Place a marker at each edge marking the underarm "seam"Knit In PatternRC: 143 Knit even over 88 stitches to row 194 88Cast On Two SidesRC: 194 Cast on 70 stitches on right side 158

Using a Cast on Rag manually knit 1 row of ravel cord over rag and

ewrap cast on for the back armhole openingKnit In PatternRC: 196 Knit even over 158 stitches to row 248 158

Place Marker to mark start of back neck openingKnit In PatternRC: 248 Knit even over 158 stitches to row 379 158

Place Marker to mark end of back neck openingKnit In PatternRC: 379 Knit even over 158 stitches to row 431 158Armhole OpeningRC 432: Bind off 70 stitches on right side 88

Bind off loosely, the is the back armhole openingKnit In PatternRC: 434 Knit even over 88 stitches to row 485 88

Place a marker at each edge marking the underarm "seam"Knit In PatternRC: 485 Knit even over 88 stitches to row 536 88Cast On Two SidesRC: 536

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RC: 536 Cast on 70 stitches on right side 158Use the same method as the back armhole cast on.

Knit In PatternRC: 538 Knit even over 158 stitches to row 590 158

This is the front edge of the garment bind off loosely.NOTE: use the short row method to shape the V-neck

Short Row Increases and Decreases Video

SlopeRC 590: Decrease 5 stitches every other row, 6 times at right edge

( 590 - 592 - 594 - 596 - 598 - 600 )

Decrease 4 stitches every other row, 12 times at right edge( 602 - 604 - 606 - 608 - 610 - 612 - 614 - 616 - 618 - 620 - 622 - 624 )

80

Bind OffRC: 627 Bind off 80 Stitches. 80

Body Stitch gauge: 5.93 Row gauge: 12 Label Type Inches Rows Stitch CountA Cast On 13.3 80

F Knit Straight 4.41 52 158G Bind Off Right 11.81 70D Knit Straight 4.26 51 88D Knit Straight 4.26 51 88G Cast On Right 11.8 70F Knit Straight 4.41 52 158H Knit Straight 10.96 131 158F Knit Straight 4.41 52 158G Bind Off Right 11.81 70D Knit Straight 4.26 51 88

Knit Straight 4.26 51 88G Cast On Right 11.8 70F Knit Straight 4.41 52 158K Depth 3 36A Bind Off 80

Yarn Usage: Body is approx. 920 Square Inches Maximum Height: 40.00 inchesMaximum Width: 23.00 inches

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Sleeves (knit 2)Row Count Stitch CountCast OnRC: 0 Cast on 128 stitches.

Cast on with waste yarn and ravel cord.

128

Knit In PatternRC: 0 Knit even over 128 stitches to row 60

At garment tension, knit in plain stockinette.Turn work with garter bar or waste yarn. (Sleeve band isreverse stockinette)Hang a hem

Hung Hem Video

128

Sleeve TaperRC: 60 Increase 1 stitch both sides every 12 rows, 5 times

( 60 - 72 - 84 - 96 - 108 )

Increase 1 stitch both sides every 13 rows, 1 times( 121 )

Continue in pattern until row 133 (End of Taper - place marker)

128

RC: 133 Knit even over 140 stitches to row 158 140Mark the center of the sleeve seam before binding off

Loosely bind off all stitches.

Sleeves (knit 2)Stitch gauge: 5.93 Row gauge: 12 Label Type Inches Rows Stitch CountA Cast On 21.3 128B Knit Straight 5.00 60 128B Sleeve Taper 6.09 73C Knit Straight 2.1 25 140D Top Bind Off 23.6 140

Yarn Usage: Sleeves is approx. 200 Square Inches Maximum Height: 10.00 inchesMaximum Width: 20.00 inches

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Front Band Row Count Stitch CountCast OnRC: 0 Cast on 30 stitches.

Be sure to cast on an odd number of stitches. After casting on over allneedles, transfer the center stitch to the adjacent needle and move thecenter needle to out of work position.

30

Knit In PatternRC: 0 Knit even over 30 stitches to row 162 30Knit In PatternRC: 162 Knit even over 30 stitches to row 324 30Knit In PatternRC: 324 Knit even over 30 stitches to row 438 30

Work a few extra inches of band to be safe.Remove work on waste yarn.NOTE: If you have shortened or lengthened the garment make the appropriate adjustment to the band length

FINISHING: With public sides together, seam shouldersWork 2 rows of single crochet along hem edge. Knit band as directed and hand stitch (or join with single crochet on the public side for a decorative seam) toboth front edges and back neck edge.Seam body side seamsSeam Sleeve underarm seamsSet in sleevesWork in all endsWash, press, enjoy!

Front Band Stitch gauge: 5.93 Row gauge: 12 Label Type Inches Rows Stitch Count

Cast On 5.0 30Knit Straight 13.50 162 30Knit Straight 13.50 162 30Knit Straight 9.50 114 30

Yarn Usage: Front Band is approx. 320 Square Inches Maximum Height: 64.00 inchesMaximum Width: 5.00 inches

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Supporting file for Soft Sideways Cardigan (Women)

1. Neckband Detailclick here to view full sizeimage

Reverse Stockinette neckband with crisp fold created by a needle outof work.The band is joined to the body with a row of single crochet from thepublic side of the work.

2. Sideways Knitweave

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Knitweave pattern 4 stitch x 24 row repeat.

3. DAK Weaving Stitch

Patternclick here to view full sizeimage

The 4 rows of plain knitting between 8 rows of knitweave make a softfabric. This file is available for download from your Knit it Now library

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Body Detailed Row Chart

Row Count DetailsStitchcount

Begin knitweave stitch pattern

RC 0 Increase 5 stitches at left edge 85RC 2 Increase 5 stitches at left edge 90RC 4 Increase 5 stitches at left edge 95RC 6 Increase 5 stitches at left edge 100RC 8 Increase 5 stitches at left edge 105RC 10 Increase 5 stitches at left edge 110RC 12 Increase 4 stitches at left edge 114RC 14 Increase 4 stitches at left edge 118RC 16 Increase 4 stitches at left edge 122RC 18 Increase 4 stitches at left edge 126RC 20 Increase 4 stitches at left edge 130RC 22 Increase 4 stitches at left edge 134RC 24 Increase 4 stitches at left edge 138RC 26 Increase 4 stitches at left edge 142RC 28 Increase 4 stitches at left edge 146RC 30 Increase 4 stitches at left edge 150RC 32 Increase 4 stitches at left edge 154RC 34 Increase 4 stitches at left edge 158

Knit in Pattern

RC 37 Knit in pattern - Start 158RC 89 Knit in pattern - End 158

Bind off two sides

RC 90 Bind off 70 stitches on right side 88Knit in Pattern

RC 92 Knit in pattern - Start 88RC 143 Knit in pattern - End 88

Place a marker at each edge marking the underarm"seam"

RC 143 Knit in pattern - Start 88RC 194 Knit in pattern - End 88

Cast on two sides

RC 194 Cast on 70 stitches on right side 158Knit in Pattern

RC 196 Knit in pattern - Start 158RC 248 Knit in pattern - End 158

Place Marker to mark start of back neck opening

RC 248 Knit in pattern - Start 158RC 379 Knit in pattern - End 158

Place Marker to mark end of back neck opening

RC 379 Knit in pattern - Start 158RC 431 Knit in pattern - End 158

RowCount Details

Stitchcount

Bind off two sides

RC 432 Bind off 70 stitches on right side 88Knit in Pattern

RC 434 Knit in pattern - Start 88RC 485 Knit in pattern - End 88

Place a marker at each edge marking the underarm"seam"

RC 485 Knit in pattern - Start 88RC 536 Knit in pattern - End 88

Cast on two sides

RC 536 Cast on 70 stitches on right side 158Knit in Pattern

RC 538 Knit in pattern - Start 158RC 590 Knit in pattern - End 158

Slope

RC 590 Decrease 5 stitches at right edge 153RC 592 Decrease 5 stitches at right edge 148RC 594 Decrease 5 stitches at right edge 143RC 596 Decrease 5 stitches at right edge 138RC 598 Decrease 5 stitches at right edge 133RC 600 Decrease 5 stitches at right edge 128RC 602 Decrease 4 stitches at right edge 124RC 604 Decrease 4 stitches at right edge 120RC 606 Decrease 4 stitches at right edge 116RC 608 Decrease 4 stitches at right edge 112RC 610 Decrease 4 stitches at right edge 108RC 612 Decrease 4 stitches at right edge 104RC 614 Decrease 4 stitches at right edge 100RC 616 Decrease 4 stitches at right edge 96RC 618 Decrease 4 stitches at right edge 92RC 620 Decrease 4 stitches at right edge 88RC 622 Decrease 4 stitches at right edge 84RC 624 Decrease 4 stitches at right edge 80

Bind Off

RC 627 Bind off stitches 80

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Sleeves (knit 2)

Detailed Row Chart

Row Count Details Stitch count

RC 0 Cast On 128Taper

RC 60 Increase 1 stitch both sides 130RC 72 Increase 1 stitch both sides 132RC 84 Increase 1 stitch both sides 134RC 96 Increase 1 stitch both sides 136RC 108 Increase 1 stitch both sides 138RC 121 Increase 1 stitch both sides 140

Knit in Pattern

RC 133 Knit in pattern - Start 140Mark the center of the sleeve seam before bindingoff

RC 158 Knit in pattern - End 140

Row Count Details Stitch count

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Soft Sideways Cardigan (Women)Pattern Number:208

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