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Hazelnut Cardigan

Updated: Jul 31


03/01/2023


Level: Intermediate

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Sizes: XS–2XL


Materials:

Circulo yarns – Sugar Cane;

Knitting needles 9 (5.5 mm) and 10 (6 mm);

Circular knitting needles 9 (5.5 mm), 36” long;

Tapestry needle;

Scissors;

Measuring tape.


Gauge: 15 stitches x 18 rows = 4”/10 cm over Pattern 1 using 6 mm needles.


Abbreviations:

st/sts: stitches

CO: cast on

BO: bind off

CN: cable needle

rep: repeat

mk: make

dec: decreases

inc: increases

RS: right side

WS: wrong side

K: knit

P: purl

2x2 Rib st: k2, * p2, k2 *

Reverse Stockinette Stitch: Purl RS rows, Knit WS rows


Stitch Patterns

Pattern 1:

Row 1 and all odd rows: p1, k1, p1

Row 2 and all even rows: knit all sts.


Pattern 2: Follow chart.


Measurements and Yarn Requirements

Size

Bust (to fit)

Finished Circumference

Body Length

Sleeve Length

Yarn (Sugar Cane Hanks)

XS

30–31"

26"

15.5"

22.5"

3.5

S

32–33"

28"

16"

23"

3.75

M

34–35"

30"

16.5"

23"

4

L

36–38"

32"

17"

23.5"

4.25

XL

40–42"

34"

17.5"

24"

4.5

2XL

44–46"

36"

18"

24"

5


Size XS – Bust 30–31"


Body:

CO 99 sts on 5.5 mm needles. Work in 2x2 Rib for 4”. Switch to 6 mm needles and work Pattern 1 until body measures 15.5". Divide as follows and work separately: 25 sts (left front), 49 sts (back), 25 sts (right front).


Back:

Continue in Pattern 1. Create 3-st borders in Reverse Stockinette on each edge. Decrease 1 st before/after borders every 2 rows, 13 times total. Work until back measures 15.5" from cast-on. BO all sts.


Right Front:

Work armhole shaping as back. At 11.5” from beginning, begin neckline shaping: dec 2 sts once, then 1 st every 2 rows for 11 times. BO remaining sts.


Left Front:

Work as mirror of right front.


Sleeves (make 2):

CO 36 sts on 5.5 mm needles. Work in 2x2 Rib for 4”. Switch to 6 mm needles. Increase 12 sts evenly spaced. Work Pattern 2 until sleeve measures 22.5". Shape cap: BO 1 st (7 times) and 2 sts (5 times) at each edge every 2 rows. BO remaining sts when sleeve length is complete.


Assembly and Finishing:

Sew sleeves to body. With RS facing, use circular needles to pick up 204 sts around fronts and neckline. Work 2x2 Rib for 1.5”. BO all sts.


Size S – Bust 32–33"


Body:

CO 106 sts on 5.5 mm needles. Work in 2x2 Rib for 4”. Switch to 6 mm needles and work Pattern 1 until body measures 16". Divide as follows and work separately: 27 sts (left front), 52 sts (back), 27 sts (right front).


Back:

Continue in Pattern 1. Create 3-st borders in Reverse Stockinette on each edge. Decrease 1 st before/after borders every 2 rows, 13 times total. Work until back measures 16" from cast-on. BO all sts.


Right Front:

Work armhole shaping as back. At 11.5” from beginning, begin neckline shaping: dec 2 sts once, then 1 st every 2 rows for 11 times. BO remaining sts.


Left Front:

Work as mirror of right front.


Sleeves (make 2):

CO 36 sts on 5.5 mm needles. Work in 2x2 Rib for 4”. Switch to 6 mm needles. Increase 13 sts evenly spaced. Work Pattern 2 until sleeve measures 23". Shape cap: BO 1 st (7 times) and 2 sts (5 times) at each edge every 2 rows. BO remaining sts when sleeve length is complete.


Assembly and Finishing:

Sew sleeves to body. With RS facing, use circular needles to pick up 218 sts around fronts and neckline. Work 2x2 Rib for 1.5”. BO all sts.


Size M – Bust 34–35"


Body:

CO 114 sts on 5.5 mm needles. Work in 2x2 Rib for 4”. Switch to 6 mm needles and work Pattern 1 until body measures 16.5". Divide as follows and work separately: 29 sts (left front), 56 sts (back), 29 sts (right front).


Back:

Continue in Pattern 1. Create 3-st borders in Reverse Stockinette on each edge. Decrease 1 st before/after borders every 2 rows, 13 times total. Work until back measures 16.5" from cast-on. BO all sts.


Right Front:

Work armhole shaping as back. At 11.5” from beginning, begin neckline shaping: dec 2 sts once, then 1 st every 2 rows for 11 times. BO remaining sts.


Left Front:

Work as mirror of right front.


Sleeves (make 2):

CO 36 sts on 5.5 mm needles. Work in 2x2 Rib for 4”. Switch to 6 mm needles. Increase 14 sts evenly spaced. Work Pattern 2 until sleeve measures 23". Shape cap: BO 1 st (7 times) and 2 sts (5 times) at each edge every 2 rows. BO remaining sts when sleeve length is complete.


Assembly and Finishing:

Sew sleeves to body. With RS facing, use circular needles to pick up 232 sts around fronts and neckline. Work 2x2 Rib for 1.5”. BO all sts.


Size L – Bust 36–38"


Body:

CO 122 sts on 5.5 mm needles. Work in 2x2 Rib for 4”. Switch to 6 mm needles and work Pattern 1 until body measures 17". Divide as follows and work separately: 31 sts (left front), 60 sts (back), 31 sts (right front).


Back:

Continue in Pattern 1. Create 3-st borders in Reverse Stockinette on each edge. Decrease 1 st before/after borders every 2 rows, 13 times total. Work until back measures 17" from cast-on. BO all sts.


Right Front:

Work armhole shaping as back. At 11.5” from beginning, begin neckline shaping: dec 2 sts once, then 1 st every 2 rows for 11 times. BO remaining sts.


Left Front:

Work as mirror of right front.


Sleeves (make 2):

CO 36 sts on 5.5 mm needles. Work in 2x2 Rib for 4”. Switch to 6 mm needles. Increase 15 sts evenly spaced. Work Pattern 2 until sleeve measures 23.5". Shape cap: BO 1 st (7 times) and 2 sts (5 times) at each edge every 2 rows. BO remaining sts when sleeve length is complete.


Assembly and Finishing:

Sew sleeves to body. With RS facing, use circular needles to pick up 246 sts around fronts and neckline. Work 2x2 Rib for 1.5”. BO all sts.


Size XL – Bust 40–42"


Body:

CO 130 sts on 5.5 mm needles. Work in 2x2 Rib for 4”. Switch to 6 mm needles and work Pattern 1 until body measures 17.5". Divide as follows and work separately: 33 sts (left front), 64 sts (back), 33 sts (right front).


Back:

Continue in Pattern 1. Create 3-st borders in Reverse Stockinette on each edge. Decrease 1 st before/after borders every 2 rows, 13 times total. Work until back measures 17.5" from cast-on. BO all sts.


Right Front:

Work armhole shaping as back. At 11.5” from beginning, begin neckline shaping: dec 2 sts once, then 1 st every 2 rows for 11 times. BO remaining sts.


Left Front:

Work as mirror of right front.


Sleeves (make 2):

CO 36 sts on 5.5 mm needles. Work in 2x2 Rib for 4”. Switch to 6 mm needles. Increase 16 sts evenly spaced. Work Pattern 2 until sleeve measures 24". Shape cap: BO 1 st (7 times) and 2 sts (5 times) at each edge every 2 rows. BO remaining sts when sleeve length is complete.


Assembly and Finishing:

Sew sleeves to body. With RS facing, use circular needles to pick up 260 sts around fronts and neckline. Work 2x2 Rib for 1.5”. BO all sts.


Size 2XL – Bust 44–46"


Body:

CO 138 sts on 5.5 mm needles. Work in 2x2 Rib for 4”. Switch to 6 mm needles and work Pattern 1 until body measures 18". Divide as follows and work separately: 35 sts (left front), 68 sts (back), 35 sts (right front).


Back:

Continue in Pattern 1. Create 3-st borders in Reverse Stockinette on each edge. Decrease 1 st before/after borders every 2 rows, 13 times total. Work until back measures 18" from cast-on. BO all sts.


Right Front:

Work armhole shaping as back. At 11.5” from beginning, begin neckline shaping: dec 2 sts once, then 1 st every 2 rows for 11 times. BO remaining sts.


Left Front:

Work as mirror of right front.


Sleeves (make 2):

CO 36 sts on 5.5 mm needles. Work in 2x2 Rib for 4”. Switch to 6 mm needles. Increase 17 sts evenly spaced. Work Pattern 2 until sleeve measures 24". Shape cap: BO 1 st (7 times) and 2 sts (5 times) at each edge every 2 rows. BO remaining sts when sleeve length is complete.


Assembly and Finishing:

Sew sleeves to body. With RS facing, use circular needles to pick up 274 sts around fronts and neckline. Work 2x2 Rib for 1.5”. BO all sts.



Created by Maria Gorete


Disclaimer: Measurements are approximate due to differences between centimeters and inches, needle sizes and tension. All care has been taken to allow accurate completion of the pattern.


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