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Free basic machine knitting patterns online for women's knit cardigan

Machine knitting yarns come in a huge variety of thicknesses, from bulky all the way down to yarns as fine as sewing thread.
Coned machine yarns are usually treated with an oil or waxy substance for a knitting machine.
Because of this, the gauge and appearance of your knitted fabric will vary before and after washing.
If you are knitting by machine or hand, you must wash your swatch before measuring your gauge because it shrinks or stretches.
Machine: Any knitting machine and ribber
Ribber = knitting machine combined with the ribbing attachment
( if you don't have a ribber, knit rib by hand, then transfer your knitting knit to the machine )

Set up for 1 x 1 rib. (Instructions are for Brother )
Rack the ribber 1 space to right to get needles in Zig-Zag position. Brother; (P3). Important ; the right-and-left most
outer stitch is on the Main bed .
Thread yarn, knit 1 Zig-Zag row. instructions for knitting machineT = 0 on Both dials. Hang the comb, hang weights on the comb.
Set to circular rows; using the Part button on the K-carriage
instructions for knitting machineand the opposite Part button on the Ribber-carriage.instructions for knitting machine
Knit 2 or 3 circular rows. Cancel part buttons on Both carriages, set dials to ribber tension. Rib for required amount.

Return pattern to row number required, same number for electronics, For Brother -
1. ; press Part-buttons, than; press Memory button.
2. ; knit 1 row from right to left; Needles are now selected.
Continue knitting in pattern (DON'T forget to press MC-button if you where knitting Fair Isle.) OR Press 1 row higher for punchcard machines.
For more rib patterns go to my machine knitting page.

First, pick your yarn and do a swatch, determine the right gauge, gauge is a matter of personal choice.
The needle's position on the bed, together with the carriage settings, determines whether the stitch will knit, slip, tuck, or hold.

COL = carriage on left
COR = carriage on right
HP = holding position. This is usually pos D or E, depending on brand of machine
LH = left hand
MY = main yarn
RC000 = turn the row counter to 0 (zero)
TD = tension dial
WY = waste yarn.
Options; Knit several rows with waste yarn, then start knitting with Main yarn, or remove with WY the knitting from the machine.
Patterns for Knitting Machine in 5 women's sizes 40 - 48
Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Horizontal Rib front bands
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Shallow back neck

Designed : 31-1-2009
Pattern File Name: 1 Knitting Machine pattern
Size: Pattern for Woman 101 cms chestsize for * size 40 USA / British 34

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST
After knitting your swatch, leave it settle for several hours of even days.
Check your measurements and write down all the alterations before you start knitting.

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 (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 31,0 stitches by 36,0 rows.
Body knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD between 4-10.
Ribbing knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD for body minus 1.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 108,0 Armhole: 47,0 Top Neck Opening: 18,0
Hem Width: 22,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0
Front Neck Depth: 24,0
Hem Width: 108,0 Sleeve Bottom: 22,0 Back Neck Width: 15,0
Sleeve Length: 43,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 61,0 Hem Length: 6,0
Hem Length: 7,0
Front Band Width 3,0 Number of buttons: 5


Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to knit at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping). The pattern may call for more needles
than you have on your machine.

NOTE: At most, 170 needles are required to make this garment.

BACK: ( check all the measurements after the first piece, just in case. )
1. Cast on 170 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 28 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.
knit 110 rows.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. knit 78 rows (188 rows total).
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
COR. Thread center 46 stitches to WY. 62 stitches each side.
5. Right neck. LH needles in HP. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 5 times, until 57 stitches remain. Knit 3 rows even.
Total 196 rows.
6. Cut yarn. knit 6 rows WY. Place stitches in HP.
7. Left neck. COL. __ For knitting in pattern; see Notes. -_
knit as for right neck, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first.
1. Cast on 82 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 28 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.
knit 108 rows.
3. Shape neck. If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
Dec 1 st at neck edge (left end) of next row, then every 3rd row 11 times, then every 4th row 13 times.
4. Armhole. (At row 110). Mark this row at right end for armhole. Complete neckline shaping until 57 stitches remain.
knit 2 rows even. Total 196 rows.
5. Cut yarn, leaving a 107 cms end. knit 6 rows WY. Remove stitches from machine.
6. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

SLEEVES: ( BOTH ALIKE )
1. Cast on 70 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 24 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.

3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 25 times, then every 4th row 14 times to 148 stitches (131 rows total).
4. knit even to total 134 rows. COR.
5. Cast off with latch tool.

SHOULDER SEAMS:

BUTTON BAND / COLLAR:
-- knitted in two pieces. OR IF THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH NEEDLES, knitted IN 3 PIECES
1. Start with left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. Using TD for RIB bring out 270 needles to HP. With
wrong side of knit facing, hang stitches (approximately 1 stitches for each 1 rows along cardigan front) between bottom of
hem and center of back of neck.
2. knit in 1x1 ribbing for 12 rows. Cast off with latch tool.
3. Mark positions for 5 buttons, the first one 1,3 cms above the band bottom, the last one where the V-neck shaping
begins. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 8,6 cms apart.

BUTTONHOLE BAND:
1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions. Check your machine
knitting reference book for techniques.
2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band, being careful to align buttons with buttonholes.

FINISHING: Take special care to finishing. Mattress stitch is better for patterns ( fair isle ) or stripes.
Sewing up neat seams, takes more time than the knitting, but you want a professional look, not home made.

1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Use a small back stitch, give final pressing.
2. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
437,4 for body and sleeves
60,6 for ribbing and/or hems
30,5 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands)
528,5 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Pattern designed by: Jessica with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Horizontal Rib front bands
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Shallow back neck

Designed : 31-1-2009
Pattern File Name: 1 Knitting Machine pattern
Size: Pattern for Woman 106 cms chestsize for * size 42 USA / British 36

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST
After knitting your swatch, leave it settle for several hours of even days.
Check your measurements and write down all the alterations before you start knitting.

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 (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 31,0 stitches by 36,0 rows.
Body knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD between 4-10.
Ribbing knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD for body minus 1.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 113,0 Armhole: 48,0 Top Neck Opening: 19,0
Hem Width: 22,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0
Front Neck Depth: 24,0
Hem Width: 113,0 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
Hem Length: 7,0
Front Band Width 3,0 Number of buttons: 5


Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to knit at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping). The pattern may call for more needles
than you have on your machine.

NOTE: At most, 178 needles are required to make this garment.

BACK: ( check all the measurements after the first piece, just in case. )
1. Cast on 178 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 28 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.
knit 108 rows.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. knit 80 rows (188 rows total).
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
COR. Thread center 50 stitches to WY. 64 stitches each side.
5. Right neck. LH needles in HP. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 60 stitches remain. Knit 4 rows even.
Total 196 rows.
6. Cut yarn. knit 6 rows WY. Place stitches in HP.
7. Left neck. COL. __ For knitting in pattern; see Notes. -_
knit as for right neck, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first.
1. Cast on 86 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 28 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.
knit 108 rows.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at right end for armhole. AT THE SAME TIME,
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
Dec 1 st at neck edge (left end) of next row, then every 3rd row 15 times, then every 4th row 10 times, until 60 stitches
remain. knit 2 rows even. Total 196 rows.
5. Cut yarn, leaving a 112 cms end. knit 6 rows WY. Remove stitches from machine.
6. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

SLEEVES: ( BOTH ALIKE )
1. Cast on 70 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 24 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.

3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 29 times, then every 4th row 11 times to 150 stitches (131 rows total).
4. knit even to total 134 rows. COR.
5. Cast off with latch tool.

SHOULDER SEAMS:

BUTTON BAND / COLLAR:
-- knitted in two pieces. OR IF THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH NEEDLES, knitted IN 3 PIECES
1. Start with left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. Using TD for RIB bring out 272 needles to HP. With
wrong side of knit facing, hang stitches (approximately 1 stitches for each 1 rows along cardigan front) between bottom of
hem and center of back of neck.
2. knit in 1x1 ribbing for 12 rows. Cast off with latch tool.
3. Mark positions for 5 buttons, the first one 1,3 cms above the band bottom, the last one where the V-neck shaping
begins. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 8,6 cms apart.

BUTTONHOLE BAND:
1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions. Check your machine
knitting reference book for techniques.
2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band, being careful to align buttons with buttonholes.

FINISHING: Take special care to finishing. Mattress stitch is better for patterns ( fair isle ) or stripes.
Sewing up neat seams, takes more time than the knitting, but you want a professional look, not home made.

1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Use a small back stitch, give final pressing.
2. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
452,9 for body and sleeves
62,7 for ribbing and/or hems
30,7 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands)
546,3 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Pattern designed by: Jessica with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Horizontal Rib front bands
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Shallow back neck

Designed : 31-1-2009
Pattern File Name: 1 Knitting Machine pattern
Size: Pattern for Woman 111 cms chestsize for * size 44 USA / British 38

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST
After knitting your swatch, leave it settle for several hours of even days.
Check your measurements and write down all the alterations before you start knitting.

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 (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 31,0 stitches by 36,0 rows.
Body knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD between 4-10.
Ribbing knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD for body minus 1.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 118,0 Armhole: 49,0 Top Neck Opening: 19,0
Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0
Front Neck Depth: 25,0
Hem Width: 118,0 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
Hem Length: 7,0
Front Band Width 3,0 Number of buttons: 5


Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to knit at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping). The pattern may call for more needles
than you have on your machine.

NOTE: At most, 184 needles are required to make this garment.

BACK: ( check all the measurements after the first piece, just in case. )
1. Cast on 184 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 28 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.
knit 108 rows.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. knit 82 rows (190 rows total).
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
COR. Thread center 50 stitches to WY. 67 stitches each side.
5. Right neck. LH needles in HP. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, until 63 stitches remain. Knit 4 rows even.
Total 198 rows.
6. Cut yarn. knit 6 rows WY. Place stitches in HP.
7. Left neck. COL. __ For knitting in pattern; see Notes. -_
knit as for right neck, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first.
1. Cast on 89 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 28 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.
knit 108 rows.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at right end for armhole. AT THE SAME TIME,
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
Dec 1 st at neck edge (left end) of next row, then every 3rd row 13 times, then every 4th row 12 times, until 63 stitches
remain. knit 2 rows even. Total 198 rows.
5. Cut yarn, leaving a 116 cms end. knit 6 rows WY. Remove stitches from machine.
6. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

SLEEVES: ( BOTH ALIKE )
1. Cast on 74 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 24 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.

3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 29 times, then every 4th row 11 times to 154 stitches (131 rows total).
4. knit even to total 134 rows. COR.
5. Cast off with latch tool.

SHOULDER SEAMS:

BUTTON BAND / COLLAR:
-- knitted in two pieces. OR IF THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH NEEDLES, knitted IN 3 PIECES
1. Start with left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. Using TD for RIB bring out 276 needles to HP. With
wrong side of knit facing, hang stitches (approximately 1 stitches for each 1 rows along cardigan front) between bottom of
hem and center of back of neck.
2. knit in 1x1 ribbing for 12 rows. Cast off with latch tool.
3. Mark positions for 5 buttons, the first one 1,3 cms above the band bottom, the last one where the V-neck shaping
begins. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 8,6 cms apart.

BUTTONHOLE BAND:
1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions. Check your machine
knitting reference book for techniques.
2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band, being careful to align buttons with buttonholes.

FINISHING: Take special care to finishing. Mattress stitch is better for patterns ( fair isle ) or stripes.
Sewing up neat seams, takes more time than the knitting, but you want a professional look, not home made.

1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Use a small back stitch, give final pressing.
2. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
472,2 for body and sleeves
65,2 for ribbing and/or hems
31,2 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands)
568,6 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Pattern designed by: Jessica with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Horizontal Rib front bands
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Shallow back neck

Designed : 31-1-2009
Pattern File Name: 1 Knitting Machine pattern
Size: Pattern for Woman 116 cms chestsize for * size 46 USA / British 40

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST
After knitting your swatch, leave it settle for several hours of even days.
Check your measurements and write down all the alterations before you start knitting.

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 (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 31,0 stitches by 36,0 rows.
Body knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD between 4-10.
Ribbing knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD for body minus 1.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 124,0 Armhole: 50,0 Top Neck Opening: 20,0
Hem Width: 23,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0
Front Neck Depth: 25,0
Hem Width: 124,0 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
Hem Length: 8,0
Front Band Width 3,0 Number of buttons: 5


Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to knit at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping). The pattern may call for more needles
than you have on your machine.

NOTE: At most, 194 needles are required to make this garment.

BACK: ( check all the measurements after the first piece, just in case. )
1. Cast on 194 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 32 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.
knit 108 rows.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. knit 82 rows (190 rows total).
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
COR. Thread center 52 stitches to WY. 71 stitches each side.
5. Right neck. LH needles in HP. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 5 times, until 66 stitches remain. Knit 3 rows even.
Total 198 rows.
6. Cut yarn. knit 6 rows WY. Place stitches in HP.
7. Left neck. COL. __ For knitting in pattern; see Notes. -_
knit as for right neck, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first.
1. Cast on 94 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 32 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.
knit 108 rows.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at right end for armhole. AT THE SAME TIME,
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
Dec 1 st at neck edge (left end) of next row, then every 3rd row 21 times, then every 4th row 6 times, until 66 stitches
remain. knit 2 rows even. Total 198 rows.
5. Cut yarn, leaving a 121 cms end. knit 6 rows WY. Remove stitches from machine.
6. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

SLEEVES: ( BOTH ALIKE )
1. Cast on 74 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 24 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.

3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 29 times, then every 4th row 12 times to 156 stitches (135 rows total).
4. knit even to total 138 rows. COR.
5. Cast off with latch tool.

SHOULDER SEAMS:

BUTTON BAND / COLLAR:
-- knitted in two pieces. OR IF THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH NEEDLES, knitted IN 3 PIECES
1. Start with left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. Using TD for RIB bring out 282 needles to HP. With
wrong side of knit facing, hang stitches (approximately 1 stitches for each 1 rows along cardigan front) between bottom of
hem and center of back of neck.
2. knit in 1x1 ribbing for 12 rows. Cast off with latch tool.
3. Mark positions for 5 buttons, the first one 1,3 cms above the band bottom, the last one where the V-neck shaping
begins. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 8,8 cms apart.

BUTTONHOLE BAND:
1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions. Check your machine
knitting reference book for techniques.
2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band, being careful to align buttons with buttonholes.

FINISHING: Take special care to finishing. Mattress stitch is better for patterns ( fair isle ) or stripes.
Sewing up neat seams, takes more time than the knitting, but you want a professional look, not home made.

1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Use a small back stitch, give final pressing.
2. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
495,4 for body and sleeves
75,1 for ribbing and/or hems
31,8 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands)
602,3 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Pattern designed by: Jessica with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Cardigan with Ribbing and Horizontal Rib front bands
Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
V front neck and Shallow back neck

Designed : 31-1-2009
Pattern File Name: 1 Knitting Machine pattern
Size: Pattern for Woman 121 cms chestsize for * size 48 USA / British 42

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST
After knitting your swatch, leave it settle for several hours of even days.
Check your measurements and write down all the alterations before you start knitting.

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 (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 31,0 stitches by 36,0 rows.
Body knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD between 4-10.
Ribbing knit by Brother knitting machine *or any Standard gauge * using TD for body minus 1.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 129,0 Armhole: 51,0 Top Neck Opening: 20,0
Hem Width: 24,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0
Front Neck Depth: 25,0
Hem Width: 129,0 Sleeve Bottom: 24,0 Back Neck Width: 17,0
Sleeve Length: 44,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 64,0 Hem Length: 6,0
Hem Length: 8,0
Front Band Width 3,0 Number of buttons: 5


Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to knit at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping). The pattern may call for more needles
than you have on your machine.

NOTE: At most, 202 needles are required to make this garment.

BACK: ( check all the measurements after the first piece, just in case. )
1. Cast on 202 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 32 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.
knit 110 rows.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. knit 84 rows (194 rows total).
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
COR. Thread center 52 stitches to WY. 75 stitches each side.
5. Right neck. LH needles in HP. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 5 times, until 70 stitches remain. Knit 3 rows even.
Total 202 rows.
6. Cut yarn. knit 6 rows WY. Place stitches in HP.
7. Left neck. COL. __ For knitting in pattern; see Notes. -_
knit as for right neck, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

FRONT: Cardigan right side knitted first.
1. Cast on 98 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 32 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.
knit 110 rows.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at right end for armhole. knit 2 rows ( 112 rows total).
4. Shape neck. ( Normal decrease; cast off. Stretchy decrease; put stitches in Holding Position)
If you use a stitch pattern, Note pattern row number or press Memory button. See Notes.
Dec 1 st at neck edge (left end) of next row, then every 3rd row 21 times, then every 4th row 6 times, until 70 stitches
remain. knit 2 rows even. Total 202 rows.
5. Cut yarn, leaving a 128 cms end. knit 6 rows WY. Remove stitches from machine.
6. Left cardigan front. knit as for right side, reversing all shaping by reading left for right, and vice versa.

SLEEVES: ( BOTH ALIKE )
1. Cast on 76 stitches in MY.
Set up for 1 x 1 rib. see Notes. knit in 1x1 rib for 24 rows. COR.
2. Change to TD for Body; set RC 000.
Transfer ribber stitches to main bed.
Knit tricot stitch or other stitch or pattern of your choice.

3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 33 times, then every 4th row 9 times to 160 stitches (135 rows total).
4. knit even to total 138 rows. COR.
5. Cast off with latch tool.

SHOULDER SEAMS:

BUTTON BAND / COLLAR:
-- knitted in two pieces. OR IF THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH NEEDLES, knitted IN 3 PIECES
1. Start with left front for girls/women, right front for boys/men. Using TD for RIB bring out 286 needles to HP. With
wrong side of knit facing, hang stitches (approximately 1 stitches for each 1 rows along cardigan front) between bottom of
hem and center of back of neck.
2. knit in 1x1 ribbing for 12 rows. Cast off with latch tool.
3. Mark positions for 5 buttons, the first one 1,3 cms above the band bottom, the last one where the V-neck shaping
begins. The rest should be evenly spaced between these two, approximately 9,1 cms apart.

BUTTONHOLE BAND:
1. knit buttonhole band as for button band, knitting buttonholes at the marked positions. Check your machine
knitting reference book for techniques.
2. Sew buttons at marked positions on the button band, being careful to align buttons with buttonholes.

FINISHING: Take special care to finishing. Mattress stitch is better for patterns ( fair isle ) or stripes.
Sewing up neat seams, takes more time than the knitting, but you want a professional look, not home made.

1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Use a small back stitch, give final pressing.
2. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
521,8 for body and sleeves
78,0 for ribbing and/or hems
32,3 for collar/hood (includes cardigan front bands)
632,1 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Pattern designed by: Jessica with KNITWARE DESIGN ™
go to my basic knitting machine patterns page for more patterns in your own gauge and tips