In order to ensure you don't reach September unprepared, we have created this pattern for a long openwork cardigan. The fit is oversized, the yarn is pure cotton and the decorative pattern is classical. For a garment that you can wear week in and week out without ever tiring of it.
The model does not include buttons, we like the idea of a boho-chic cardigan to put over a pair of jeans to make us feel at peace with the world.
The Sailorman tape gives it that extra touch as it's made from 100% cotton and has a vast color chart. Here we have chosen the color orchid , although on the shop you will find and array of other colors.
Let's get started.
MATERIALS
Sailorman yarn col. Orchid 800 g / 28.2 oz
Knitting needle n° 7 EU
Knitting needle n° 8 EU /11 US
Wool needle
GAUGE
10 cm x 10 cm / 4" x 4"
18 stitches x 20 rows
STITCHES USED
Rib stitch 1/1:
knit1 and purl 1, in the following row knit 1 on the knitted stitch and purl 1 on the purled stitch
Lace stitch:
the motif is repeated from * to *.
Download the PDF of the diagram for a better understanding.
SIZE
M
DIMENSIONS OF FINISHED PIECE
Total length 70 cm / 27.5"
Width 60 cm / 23.6"
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
Using needles n° 7 EU, cast on with 85 stitches +1 margin per side.
Knit rib stitch 1/1 for 7 rows.
Now using needles n° 8 EU /11 US continue knitting the Lace stitch as shown in the diagram repeating the pattern from* to *.
On the back of the openwork cardigan 4 motifs are completed in 104 rows.
Mark the beginning of the armhole at row 56.
Knit the two front sections separately and using the mirrored method.
Using needles n° 7 EU, cast on with 44 rib stitches 1/1 for 7 rows
Continue with needles n° 8 EU /11 US
knit two motifs as shown in the diagram, making sure to knit the last two stitches using rib 1/1, these will actually be the finishing edge of the front.
When you arrive at row 56 mark it and at the same time begin the neck as shown in the diagram that can be found in the PDF.
Using needles n° 7 EU cast on 43 stitches.
Knit rib stitch 1/1 for 13 rows.
Using needles n° 8 EU / 11 US knit the first row.
Row 1: knit 1, 1 increased stitch (2 stitches on the same base for the entire row. Concluding this you will have 64 stitches)
row 2: purl all
row 3: knit the lace stitch, you need to stitch 3 motifs for 72 rows.
Sew the shoulders, the sleeves, and the sides.
If you liked knitting the oversized openwork cardigan and you can't get enough of knitting, then we suggest reading how to knit the batllò sweater.
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