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Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and None front bands
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Shallow back neck


Free pattern:
Size: Pattern for Woman chestsize 101 cms for * size 40 / British 34

Always knit (or crochet) a tension swatch first

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (knitting pattern over 4 in = 10 cm): 30,0 stitches by 28,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 2.5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 2 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 108,0 Armhole: 47,0 Top Neck Opening: 18,0
Hem Width: 19,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0
Front Neck Depth: 24,0
Hem Width: 98,0 Sleeve Bottom: 22,0 Back Neck Width: 15,0
Sleeve Length: 43,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 60,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 8,0
Hem Length: 7,0


BACK:
1. Cast on 149 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 15 stitches evenly across the row to 164 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 2.5 needles and knitting pattern. knit even until piece measures 30,0 cms (84 rows), excl. hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 21,4 cms (60 rows),
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 60 stitches. Slip the next 44 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 60 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 5 times, until 55 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 23,6 cms (66 rows). Cast off 55 shoulder stitches loosely.

FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first.
1. Cast on 75 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 8 stitches evenly across the row to 83 stitches total.
2. Change to size 2.5 needles and knitting pattern. knit even until piece measures 29,3 cms (82 rows), excl. hem.
3. Shape neck. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) of next row, then every 2nd row 15 times, then every 3rd row 12
times.
4. Armhole. (knit measures 30,0 cms from hem). Mark this row at left end for armhole. Complete neckline shaping
until 55 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 23,6 cms (66 rows). Cast off 55 shoulder stitches loosely.
6. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 59 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 9 stitches evenly across the row to 68 stitches total.
2. Change to size 2.5 needles and knitting pattern.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 9 times, then every 3rd row 28 times to 142 stitches (102 rows total, excl. hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 37,0 cms (104 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams.

V FRONT NECK SHIRT COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 2 needles.
--- The Shirt Collar instructions below are for a small standup section which will hug the neck, then the collar will
fold over and spread flat against the top of the sweater. If you would like a fuller collar, increase the number of stitches 10-20% when you change to the looser gauge. For a flatter collar, increase the number of stitches immediately after
pick-up.
--- knit shirt collar in stitch pattern of choice; it should be reversible and also loose enough to lay flat on the
shoulders. Some suggestions are: K1P1 ribbing, seed/moss st, garter st.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 76 stitches from right front neck edge, 8 stitches from right back neck edge,
44 stitches from back neck holder, 8 stitches from left back neck edge, 76 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 212 stitches.
2. knit 8,0 cms in pattern stitch of choice. knit first 1,4 cms using size 2 needles then switch to size 2.5 needles or
larger to knit remainder of collar at a looser gauge.
3. Cast off very loosely.

FINISHING:
1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams using invisible seam. Sew any remaining
seams.
2. Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; some suggestions are: crochet edging, I-cord, zipper.
3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
410,2 for body and sleeves
56,6 for ribbing and/or hems
35,3 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands)
502,1 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and None front bands
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Shallow back neck


Free pattern:
Size: Pattern for Woman chestsize 106 cms for * size 42 / British 36

Always knit (or crochet) a tension swatch first

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (knitting pattern over 4 in = 10 cm): 30,0 stitches by 28,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 2.5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 2 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 113,0 Armhole: 48,0 Top Neck Opening: 19,0
Hem Width: 20,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0
Front Neck Depth: 24,0
Hem Width: 104,0 Sleeve Bottom: 22,0 Back Neck Width: 16,0
Sleeve Length: 43,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 61,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 8,0
Hem Length: 7,0


BACK:
1. Cast on 158 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 14 stitches evenly across the row to 172 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 2.5 needles and knitting pattern. knit even until piece measures 30,0 cms (84 rows), excl. hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 22,1 cms (62 rows),
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 62 stitches. Slip the next 48 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 62 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 58 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 24,3 cms (68 rows). Cast off 58 shoulder stitches loosely.

FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first.
1. Cast on 80 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 87 stitches total.
2. Change to size 2.5 needles and knitting pattern. knit even until piece measures 30,0 cms (84 rows), excl. hem.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at left end for armhole. AT THE SAME TIME,
4. Shape neck. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) of next row, then every 2nd row 18 times, then every 3rd row 10
times, until 58 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 24,3 cms (68 rows). Cast off 58 shoulder stitches loosely.
6. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 62 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 68 stitches total.
2. Change to size 2.5 needles and knitting pattern.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 15 times, then every 3rd row 24 times to 146 stitches (102 rows total, excl. hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 37,0 cms (104 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams.

V FRONT NECK SHIRT COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 2 needles.
--- The Shirt Collar instructions below are for a small standup section which will hug the neck, then the collar will
fold over and spread flat against the top of the sweater. If you would like a fuller collar, increase the number of stitches 10-20% when you change to the looser gauge. For a flatter collar, increase the number of stitches immediately after
pick-up.
--- knit shirt collar in stitch pattern of choice; it should be reversible and also loose enough to lay flat on the
shoulders. Some suggestions are: K1P1 ribbing, seed/moss st, garter st.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 77 stitches from right front neck edge, 8 stitches from right back neck edge,
48 stitches from back neck holder, 8 stitches from left back neck edge, 77 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 218 stitches.
2. knit 8,0 cms in pattern stitch of choice. knit first 1,4 cms using size 2 needles then switch to size 2.5 needles or
larger to knit remainder of collar at a looser gauge.
3. Cast off very loosely.

FINISHING:
1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams using invisible seam. Sew any remaining
seams.
2. Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; some suggestions are: crochet edging, I-cord, zipper.
3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
430,5 for body and sleeves
59,9 for ribbing and/or hems
36,3 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands)
526,7 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and None front bands
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Shallow back neck


Free pattern:
Size: Pattern for Woman chestsize 111 cms for * size 44 / British 38

Always knit (or crochet) a tension swatch first

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (knitting pattern over 4 in = 10 cm): 30,0 stitches by 28,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 2.5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 2 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 118,0 Armhole: 49,0 Top Neck Opening: 19,0
Hem Width: 20,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0
Front Neck Depth: 25,0
Hem Width: 109,0 Sleeve Bottom: 23,0 Back Neck Width: 16,0
Sleeve Length: 43,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 62,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 8,0
Hem Length: 7,0


BACK:
1. Cast on 166 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 13 stitches evenly across the row to 179 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 2.5 needles and knitting pattern. knit even until piece measures 30,0 cms (84 rows), excl. hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 22,9 cms (64 rows),
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 66 stitches. Slip the next 47 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 66 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 5 times, until 61 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 25,0 cms (70 rows). Cast off 61 shoulder stitches loosely.

FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first.
1. Cast on 84 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 90 stitches total.
2. Change to size 2.5 needles and knitting pattern. knit even until piece measures 30,0 cms (84 rows), excl. hem.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at left end for armhole. AT THE SAME TIME,
4. Shape neck. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) of next row, then every 2nd row 16 times, then every 3rd row 12
times, until 61 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 25,0 cms (70 rows). Cast off 61 shoulder stitches loosely.
6. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 62 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 9 stitches evenly across the row to 71 stitches total.
2. Change to size 2.5 needles and knitting pattern.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 15 times, then every 3rd row 24 times to 149 stitches (102 rows total, excl. hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 37,0 cms (104 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams.

V FRONT NECK SHIRT COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 2 needles.
--- The Shirt Collar instructions below are for a small standup section which will hug the neck, then the collar will
fold over and spread flat against the top of the sweater. If you would like a fuller collar, increase the number of stitches 10-20% when you change to the looser gauge. For a flatter collar, increase the number of stitches immediately after
pick-up.
--- knit shirt collar in stitch pattern of choice; it should be reversible and also loose enough to lay flat on the
shoulders. Some suggestions are: K1P1 ribbing, seed/moss st, garter st.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 80 stitches from right front neck edge, 8 stitches from right back neck edge,
47 stitches from back neck holder, 8 stitches from left back neck edge, 80 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 223 stitches.
2. knit 8,0 cms in pattern stitch of choice. knit first 1,4 cms using size 2 needles then switch to size 2.5 needles or
larger to knit remainder of collar at a looser gauge.
3. Cast off very loosely.

FINISHING:
1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams using invisible seam. Sew any remaining
seams.
2. Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; some suggestions are: crochet edging, I-cord, zipper.
3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
450,6 for body and sleeves
62,2 for ribbing and/or hems
37,2 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands)
550,0 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and None front bands
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Shallow back neck


Free pattern:
Size: Pattern for Woman chestsize 116 cms for * size 46 / British 40

Always knit (or crochet) a tension swatch first

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (knitting pattern over 4 in = 10 cm): 30,0 stitches by 28,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 2.5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 2 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 124,0 Armhole: 50,0 Top Neck Opening: 20,0
Hem Width: 21,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0
Front Neck Depth: 25,0
Hem Width: 115,0 Sleeve Bottom: 23,0 Back Neck Width: 17,0
Sleeve Length: 44,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 63,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 9,0
Hem Length: 8,0


BACK:
1. Cast on 175 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 13 stitches evenly across the row to 188 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 2.5 needles and knitting pattern. knit even until piece measures 30,0 cms (84 rows), excl. hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 22,9 cms (64 rows),
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 69 stitches. Slip the next 50 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 69 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 5 times, until 64 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 25,0 cms (70 rows). Cast off 64 shoulder stitches loosely.

FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first.
1. Cast on 88 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 7 stitches evenly across the row to 95 stitches total.
2. Change to size 2.5 needles and knitting pattern. knit even until piece measures 30,0 cms (84 rows), excl. hem.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at left end for armhole. AT THE SAME TIME,
4. Shape neck. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) of next row, then every 2nd row 22 times, then every 3rd row 8 times,
until 64 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 25,0 cms (70 rows). Cast off 64 shoulder stitches loosely.
6. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 65 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 71 stitches total.
2. Change to size 2.5 needles and knitting pattern.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 14 times, then every 3rd row 26 times to 151 stitches (106 rows total, excl. hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 38,0 cms (108 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams.

V FRONT NECK SHIRT COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 2 needles.
--- The Shirt Collar instructions below are for a small standup section which will hug the neck, then the collar will
fold over and spread flat against the top of the sweater. If you would like a fuller collar, increase the number of stitches 10-20% when you change to the looser gauge. For a flatter collar, increase the number of stitches immediately after
pick-up.
--- knit shirt collar in stitch pattern of choice; it should be reversible and also loose enough to lay flat on the
shoulders. Some suggestions are: K1P1 ribbing, seed/moss st, garter st.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 80 stitches from right front neck edge, 8 stitches from right back neck edge,
50 stitches from back neck holder, 8 stitches from left back neck edge, 80 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 226 stitches.
2. knit 9,0 cms in pattern stitch of choice. knit first 1,5 cms using size 2 needles then switch to size 2.5 needles or
larger to knit remainder of collar at a looser gauge.
3. Cast off very loosely.

FINISHING:
1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams using invisible seam. Sew any remaining
seams.
2. Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; some suggestions are: crochet edging, I-cord, zipper.
3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
472,9 for body and sleeves
73,8 for ribbing and/or hems
40,4 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands)
587,1 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN

Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and None front bands
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Shallow back neck


Free pattern:
Size: Pattern for Woman chestsize 121 cms for * size 48 / British 42

Always knit (or crochet) a tension swatch first

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (knitting pattern over 4 in = 10 cm): 30,0 stitches by 28,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 2.5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 2 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 129,0 Armhole: 51,0 Top Neck Opening: 20,0
Hem Width: 21,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0
Front Neck Depth: 25,0
Hem Width: 121,0 Sleeve Bottom: 24,0 Back Neck Width: 17,0
Sleeve Length: 44,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 63,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 9,0
Hem Length: 8,0


BACK:
1. Cast on 184 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 12 stitches evenly across the row to 196 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 2.5 needles and knitting pattern. knit even until piece measures 29,3 cms (82 rows), excl. hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 23,6 cms (66 rows),
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 73 stitches. Slip the next 50 stitches to a holder.
Now attach another ball of yarn and continue across second half of stitches, and
knit remaining 73 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 5 times, until 68 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 25,7 cms (72 rows). Cast off 68 shoulder stitches loosely.

FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first.
1. Cast on 93 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 99 stitches total.
2. Change to size 2.5 needles and knitting pattern. knit even until piece measures 29,3 cms (82 rows), excl. hem.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at left end for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 0,7 cms (2 rows).
4. Shape neck. Dec 1 st at neck edge (right end) of next row, then every 2nd row 22 times, then every 3rd row 8 times,
until 68 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 25,7 cms (72 rows). Cast off 68 shoulder stitches loosely.
6. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing shapings.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 65 stitches on size 2 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 9 stitches evenly across the row to 74 stitches total.
2. Change to size 2.5 needles and knitting pattern.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 2nd row 14 times, then every 3rd row 26 times to 154 stitches (106 rows total, excl. hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 38,0 cms (108 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams.

V FRONT NECK SHIRT COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 2 needles.
--- The Shirt Collar instructions below are for a small standup section which will hug the neck, then the collar will
fold over and spread flat against the top of the sweater. If you would like a fuller collar, increase the number of stitches 10-20% when you change to the looser gauge. For a flatter collar, increase the number of stitches immediately after
pick-up.
--- knit shirt collar in stitch pattern of choice; it should be reversible and also loose enough to lay flat on the
shoulders. Some suggestions are: K1P1 ribbing, seed/moss st, garter st.
1. With right side of knit facing, pick up and knit 80 stitches from right front neck edge, 8 stitches from right back neck edge,
50 stitches from back neck holder, 8 stitches from left back neck edge, 80 stitches from left front neck edge. Total 226 stitches.
2. knit 9,0 cms in pattern stitch of choice. knit first 1,5 cms using size 2 needles then switch to size 2.5 needles or
larger to knit remainder of collar at a looser gauge.
3. Cast off very loosely.

FINISHING:
1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams using invisible seam. Sew any remaining
seams.
2. Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; some suggestions are: crochet edging, I-cord, zipper.
3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
491,4 for body and sleeves
76,8 for ribbing and/or hems
40,4 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands)
608,6 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN
 

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