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27 November knitting and crochet digest

Cocoon Cardigan

Knitting → Women → Cardigans
Alice
Alice
Nov 27, 2019 02:04 AM
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Knitting Needle Size10 or 6 mm, 10.5 or 6.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles

Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

Gauge12 sts and 16 rows = 4" [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking stitch.

Finished SizeTo fit bust measurement: Extra-Small/Small: 28-34" [71-86.5 cm]; Medium: 36-38" [91.5-96.5 cm]; Large: 40-42" [101.5-106.5 cm]; Extra-Large: 44-46" [112-117 cm] 2/3 X-Large: 48-54" [122-137 cm]; 4/5 X-Large: 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]. Finished bust: Extra-Sm

Instructions

The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written thus ( ).

BACK

With larger needles, cast on 78 (84-88-94-100-108) sts.

1st row: (RS). K1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to last st. K1.
2nd row: P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to last st. P1.
3rd row: K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to last st. K1.
4th row: P1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to last st. P1.

These 4 rows form Irish Moss St Pat.

Cont in Irish Moss St Pat until work from beg measures 8 1/2" [21.5 cm], ending on a WS row.

Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at each end of next row and every following 10th row 5 times more. 66 (72-76-82-88-96) sts.

Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 27 (27-28-28-29-29) " [68.5 (68.5-71-71-73.5-73.5) cm], ending on a WS row.

  1. Shape shoulders:
    Cast off 7 (8-8-9-10-11) sts at beg of next 4 rows, then 8 (8-10-10-10-11) sts at beg of following 2 rows.

    Cast off rem 22 (24-24-26-28-30) sts.

RIGHT FRONT

With larger needles, cast on 6 sts.

Work 2 rows in Irish Moss St Pat as given for Back.

Cont in pat, cast on 2 sts at beg of next 8 (6-6-5-5-3) RS rows, then cast on 3 sts at beg of following 4 (6-4-4-2-3) RS rows, taking inc sts into pat.

Sizes L, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
Cast on 4 sts at beg of next 2 (3-3-3) RS rows.

Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
Cast on 5 sts at beg of next 2 (3) RS rows.

All sizes:
Place marker at beg of last row. 34 (36-38-40-44-48) sts.
Cont even in pat until work from original cast on edge measures 8 1/2" [21.5 cm], ending on a WS row.

  1. Shape side:

    Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at end (side seam) of next RS row and every following 10th row 5 times more. 28 (30-32-34-38-42) sts.

    Cont even in pat until work from original cast on edge measures 17 1/2 (17-17 1/2-17-17 1/2-17 1/2) " [44.5 (43-44.5-43-44.5-44.5) cm], ending on a WS row.

  2. Shape neck:
    Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at beg of next row (neck edge) and every following 6th row 5 (5-5-5-7-7) times more. 22 (24-26-28-30-34) sts.

    Cont even in pat until work from original cast on edge measures 27 (27-28-28-29-29) " [68.5 (68.5-71-71-73.5-73.5) cm], ending on a RS row.

  3. Shape shoulder:

    Cast off 7 (8-8-9-10-11) sts at beg of next and following alt row.
    Work 1 row even in pat. Cast off rem 8 (8-10-10-10-12) sts.

LEFT FRONT

With larger needles, cast on 6 sts.

Work 3 rows in Irish Moss St as given for Back.

Cont in pat, cast on 2 sts at beg of next 8 (6-6-5-5-3) WS rows, then cast on 3 sts at beg of following 4 (6-4-4-2-3) WS rows, taking inc sts into pat.

Sizes L, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
Cast on 4 sts at beg of next 2 (3-3-3) WS rows.

Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
Cast on 5 sts at beg of next 2 (3) WS rows.

All sizes:
Place marker at beg of last row. 34 (36-38-40-44-48) sts.
Cont even in pat until work from original cast on edge measures 8 1/2" [21.5 cm], ending on a WS row.

  1. Shape side:

    Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at beg of next RS row (side seam) and every following 10th row 5 times more. 28 (30-32-34-38-42) sts.

    Cont even in pat until work from original cast on edge measures 17 1/2 (17-17 1/2-17-17 1/2-17 1/2) " [44.5 (43-44.5-43-44.5-44.5)cm], ending on a WS row.

  2. Shape neck:

    Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st end of next row (neck edge) and every following 6th row 5 (5-5-5-7-7) times more. 22 (24-26-28-30-34) sts.

    Cont even in pat until work from original cast on edge measures 27 (27-28-28-29-29) " [68.5 (68.5-71-71-73.5-73.5) cm], ending on a WS row.

  3. Shape shoulder:

    Cast off 7 (8-8-9-10-12) sts at beg of next and following alt row.
    Work 1 row even in pat. Cast off rem 8 (8-10-10-11-11) sts.

SLEEVES

With smaller needles cast on 42 (42-42-47-47-47) sts.

1st row: (RS). K1. *K1. Sl1P. K1. P2. Rep from * to last st. K1.
2nd row: P1. *K2. P3. Rep from * to last st. P1.

Rep last 2 rows Slip St ribbing until work from beg measures 3" [7.5 cm], ending on a WS row and inc 0 (0-0-1-1-1) st in center of last row. 42 (42-42-48-48-48) sts.

Proceed in Irish Moss St Pat as given for Back, inc 1 st at each end of following 6th (6th-4th-6th-4th-4th) rows to 58 (60-64-66-70-70) sts, taking inc sts into pat.

Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 18 1/2 (18 1/2-18-18-17 1/2-17 1/2) " [47 (47-45.5-45.5-44.5-44.5) cm], ending on a WS row.

Cast off.

FINISHING

Pin pieces to measurements.

Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry.

Sew shoulder seams. Place markers on sides of Fronts and Back 9 1/2 (10-10 1/2-11-11 1/2-11 1/2) " [24 (25.5-26.5-28-29-29)cm] down from shoulder seams. Sew in Sleeves between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams.

  1. Bottom Ribbing:

    With circular needle, RS facing and beg at Left Front marker, pick up and knit 32 (34-37-39-44-47) sts down shaped Left Front edge, 78 (84-88-94-99-108) sts across cast on edge of Back and 32 (34-37-39-44-47) sts up shaped edge of Right Front to marker. 142 (152-162-172-187-202) sts.

    1st row: (WS). K2. *P3. K2. Rep from * to end of row.
    2nd row: P2. *K1. Sl1P. K1. P2. Rep from * to end of row.

    Rep last 2 rows until ribbing measures 6" [15 cm], ending on a WS row. Cast off in ribbing.

  2. Collar:

    With circular needle and RS facing, pick up and knit 50 (49-49-47-43-42) sts up Right Front to beg of neck shaping, 32 (32-35-36-39-39) sts up Right Front neck edge, 23 (25-24-26-28-30) sts across back neck edge, 32 (32-35-36-39-39) sts down Left Front neck edge and 50 (49-49-47-43-42) sts down Left Front edge. 187 (187-192-192-192-192) sts.

    1st row: (WS). K2. *P3. K2. Rep from * to end of row.
    2nd row: P2. *K3. P2. Rep from * to end of row.

    Rep last 2 rows 7 times more.

  3. Shape Shawl Collar:

    1st row: (WS). Rib 135 (135-140-140-140-140) sts. W&T.
    Leave rem sts unworked.
    2nd row: Rib 83 (83-88-88-88-88) sts. W&T.
    3rd row: Rib to 2 st before previously wrapped st. W&T.

    Rep last row 13 times more. 55 (55-60-60-60-60) sts rem.

    Next row: (WS). Rib to end of row, working sts and loops tog on wrapped sts to prevent 'gaps'.

    Cast off all sts loosely in rib.

Abbreviations

K
Knit
K2tog
Knit next 2 stitches together
P
Purl
Sl1P
Slip next stitch purlwise
W&T (Right Side Rows)
Bring yarn to front of work. Slip next stitch purlwise. Bring yarn to back of work. Slip stitch back onto left-hand needle. Turn.
W&T (Wrong Side Rows)
Bring yarn to back of work. Slip next stitch purlwise. Bring yarn to front of work. Slip stitch back onto left-hand needle. Turn.
Yo
Yarn over
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