CHANEL BLUES

Time for a timeless classic! … I love Chanel jackets!

They are so easy to wear, cool with jeans and elegant with trousers or a skirt - you are practically always well dressed.
Two yarns held together and reversed stockinette provide interesting colour effects and create a fabric like the Chanel boucle texture.
This Cardigan is knit seamlessly from the top down. Shaping is done with short rows.

Sizes
Women's XS – S – M – L – XL – 2XL – 3XL – 4XL
Finished Bust: 83-91-99-107-116-125-136-144cm / 33-36-39-42.5-45.5-49.5-53.5-57”
Intended to be worn with 2-5 cm/1-2" positive ease. See page 2 for detailed measurements.

Materials
Material: DyeForYarn Silk/Merino DK 212m/100g, 2. Cotton Lace 600m/100g

For the perfect Chanel-look, I suggest a combination of two yarns, one of them DK weight and one of them
lace weight, or two sport/fingering weight yarns - best in differing textures and slightly differing colours.
Both yarns held together should be an equivalent to a worsted weight yarn and create a quite solid fabric.
You may replace by one single thread (tweed / variegated) in worsted weight, 80-90m/50g
Estimated yardage of each yarn-thread - see page 2.
Differences in gauge and yarn choice may affect the amount of yardage used.
4.5mm/US 7 circular needles or size needed for gauge and one size smaller for the collar; 80-100cm/32-40",
stitch markers, tapestry needle, crochet hook, optional: double pointed needles for sleeves,
9 buttons (approx. 2cm/0.75” diameter – if you wish a longer cardigan, you may need more buttons)
Sample knitted in size M – version with waist shaping

Gauge
Stockinette stitch: 10 cm / 4 inch = 19 stitches and 26 rows
Please consider that you will spend many hours knitting this cardigan
… but only a few minutes to make a gauge swatch …It is worth the time!
A variation of only 1 stitch may cause a difference of an entire size.
Try different needle sizes to obtain gauge and wash and block before measuring.

Pattern directions that differ among sizes are specified as XS – S – M – L – XL – 2XL – 3XL – 4XL. L-XL are
highlighted for the ease of reading. To understand the construction, please read the entire pattern before
you start and mark the numbers for your size. Where only one number is given, it pertains to all sizes.
Find abbreviations on page 2.

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Schematic Find help and motivation in my ravelry-group. Abbreviations

a This pattern has been carefully reviewed and tested by experienced asa = all sts as they appear
b
knitters to ensure accuracy. Should you find errors, please send me a bef = before
personal message on ravelry. co = cast on
Ravelry messages usually are answered quicker than mails. DS = double stitch
f g k = knit,
i k2tog = knit 2 together
m = marker
j
c m1L = make one left
h
Measurements of finished garment at specified gauge 19x26 m1R = make one right
p = purl
d XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL p2tog = purl 2 together
a 15 16 16 17 18 19 19 19 a 6.00 6.25 6.25 6.75 7.25 7.50 7.50 7.50 p3tog = purl 3 together
b 34 36 38 39 40 42 42 42 b 13.50 14.25 15.25 15.50 16.00 16.75 16.75 16.75 pm = place marker
c 83 91 99 107 116 125 136 144 c 33.25 36.25 39.50 43.00 46.25 50.00 54.25 57.75 R = row / round
e
d 73 80 88 97 105 115 125 134 d 29.00 32.00 35.25 38.75 42.00 46.00 50.00 53.50 rm = remove marker
Fronts 5cm/2“ overlapping RS = right side
e 85 93 103 112 120 129 140 148 e 34.00 37.00 41.25 44.75 48.00 51.75 56.00 59.25
sm = slip marker
f 32 34 36 39 43 44 48 52 f 12.75 13.50 14.50 15.75 17.25 17.75 19.25 20.75
ssk = slip, slip, knit
g 20 22 24 24 25 27 32 36 g 8.00 8.75 9.50 9.50 10.00 11.00 12.75 14.25 ssp = slip, slip, purl
h 57 58 58 59 63 64 70 72 h 22.75 23.00 23.50 23.75 25.25 25.50 28.25 28.75 st, sts = stitch, stitches
i 42 42 43 44 45 45 47 48 i 16.50 17.00 17.25 17.50 17.75 18.25 18.75 19.50 WS = wrong side
j 42 42 45 42 47 47 49 49 j 17.00 17.00 18.25 17.00 18.75 18.75 19.75 19.75 wyib = with yarn in back
estimated yarn consumption in meters and yards (per yarn, if held double) wyif = with yarn in front
yo = yarn over
m 980 1050 1050 1120 1190 1260 1260 1260 yds1080 1155 1155 1230 1310 1385 1385 1385

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1. Collar 2. Upper Back

Crochet cast on Crochet Cast On - in between

Make a slipknot. With the yarn behind your knitting needle and Using your crochet hook, slip („borrow“) the first st
the crochet hook in front of the needle, hook the yarn and pull it to crochet hook. With the yarn behind your knitting
through the loop on the crochet hook, creating a stitch on the needle. needle and the crochet hook in front, hook the yarn
TECHNIQUE

TECHNIQUE
Continue until desired stitch count is on your knitting needle. and pull it through the loop on the crochet hook,
creating a stitch on the needle. Continue until desired stitch count is on your knitting
DS – Double Stitch - German Short rows needle. Slip last loop from crochet hook to knitting needle (to replace the first,
Turn, bring yarn forward as if to purl, slip first stitch as if to purl „borrowed“ stitch).
and pull the yarn over the top towards the back (this creates a
double stitch = DS). Work the following stitch according to pattern Pick up stitches from lateral end
(firmly to avoid holes) and tighten carefully. In the next row Insert the right-hand needle from front to back into the gap
knit/purl (kDS/pDS according to pattern) the DS as one stitch. between first and second stitch from edge, wrap the yarn around
the needle and draw the yarn through.
You may find it easier to use a thinner needle.
Using thinner needles (one size less than to obtain gauge), cast on 13 sts with
working yarn (crochet cast on is used for a mirror reversed optic to bind off- side)
2.1. Back neckline and shoulder part
R1 (WS) k1, p1, k3, p1, k2, p1, k1, p1, k1, slip1 wyif
R2 (RS) k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p3, k1, p1 Note: the body is knitted in reverse stockinette stitch, therefore, all RS rows are purled, all
R3 (WS) asa (all sts as they appear) = same as R1 Mark
WS rows are knitted
R4 (RS) asa = same as R2
R5 (WS) k1, p1, k3, p1, k2, turn (short row) R1 (RS) Cast on 12-13-15-15-15-16-16-16 sts (crochet cast on), pm,
R6 (RS) DS, p1, k1, p3, k1, p1 from the collar-back neckline (between the
R7 (WS) asa = same as R1 two markers) pick up and knit 40-42-42-44- Pick up
Buttonhole
R8 (RS) asa = same as R2 46-48-48-48 sts, always 1 st per 2R, pm,
R9 (WS) Button-Hole-Row: k1, p1, k3, p1, cast on 12-13-15-15-15-16-16-16 sts
yo, ssk, p1, k1, p1, k1, slip1 wyif (crochet cast on in between)

Cast on Bind off From here on work with main needles to get gauge
Continue as stated in R2-7 Cast on Cast on
R2 (WS) k to m, rm, turn
After 58-60-60-64-66-70-70-70 R from beginning on, place a removable
R3 (RS) DS, p4-4-5-5-5-6-6-6, turn
marker or safety pin at the side to mark the shoulder (count rows on longer side!)
R4 (WS) DS, k to DS, kDS, k1, turn
Continue for 80-84-84-88-92-96-96-96R (on longer side) and mark at side.
R5 (RS) DS, p to DS, pDS, p4-4-5-5-5-5-5-5, turn
Continue for 58-60-60-64-66-70-70-70 R and bind off in following R.
R6 (WS) = same as R4
Cut yarn.
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R7 (RS) DS, p to end R3 (WS) k2, m1L, k to 2 bef end, m1R, k2

R10
R8 (WS) k to DS, kDS, k1, turn (2sts increased)
R9 (RS) DS, p to end R4 (RS) p2, m1Rp, p to 2 bef end, m1Lp, p2
(2sts increased)
R10 (WS) k to m, sm, k4-5-5-5-5-6-6-6, turn
R11 (RS) DS, p to m, rm, turn Repeat R3-4 for 0-0-0-1-2-2-3-3 more times
R12 (WS) DS, k to DS, kDS, k4-4-5-5-5-5-5-5, turn Move sts to holder, cut yarn.
R13 (RS) DS, p to DS, pDS, p1, turn = 74-80-86-92-98-104-108-112 sts
R14 (WS) DS, k to DS, kDS, k to end
R19
R15 (RS) p to DS, pDS, p1, turn 3. Left Front Shoulder
R16 (WS) DS, k to end
Pick up and knit from cast on
Repeat R15-16 once more

TECHNIQUE
With right hand needle, insert from front
R17 (RS) p to DS, pDS, p to end to back into first row-stitch, grab yarn
R18 (WS) k to end and pull through.
R19 (RS) p to end k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
ssk: slip 2 sts separately as if to knit,
= 64-68-72-74-76-80-80-80 sts
slip back to left needle and knit together through back loops.
Repeat R18-19 another 18 times to a total of 44R
(counted at armhole-edge) Place removable markers or
Pick up
safety pins at both sides to mark the beginning of 3.1 Left neckline
the armhole shaping (will be needed for step 7).
R1 (RS) Pick up and knit from left collar side: 12sts
2.2 Armhole Shaping from first 16R (3sts per 4R), then 21-22-22-24-25-
27-27-27 sts (1st per 2R), pm, pick up and knit
Left-leaning increase (m1L / m1Lp) from shoulder 12-13-15-15-15-16-16-16 sts.
Insert left needle from front to back into the horizontal strand between 2 stitches and
TECHNIQ

R2 (WS) k to m, rm, turn

knit/purl through the back loop. R3 (RS) DS, p2tog, p2-2-3-3-3-4-4-4, turn (1st decreased)
Right-leaning increase (m1R / m1Rp) R4 (WS) DS, k to DS, kDS, k1, turn
Insert the left needle from back to front into the horizontal strand between two stitches R5 (RS) DS, p2tog, p to DS, pDS, p4-4-5-5-5-5-5-5,
and knit / purl through the front loop.
turn (1st decreased)
R1 (WS) k2, m1L, k to 2 bef end, m1R, k2 (2sts increased) R6 (WS) DS (no DS when repeating), k to DS, kDS, k1,
R2 (RS) p turn
R7 (RS) DS, p2tog, p to end (1st decreased)
Repeat R1-2 for 2-3-4-4-4-5-5-7 more times
Repeat R6-7 for 3-4-4-5-5-5-5-5 more times
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R8 (WS) k to DS, kDS, k1, turn 4. Right Front Shoulder

R9 (RS) DS, p to end
4.1 Right Neckline
Repeat R8-9 for 6 more times Pick up

R1 (RS) Pick up and knit 12-13-15-15-15-16-16-16

R10 (WS) k to DS, kDS, k2, turn
sts from right shoulder (1st per st), pm, pick up
R11 (RS) DS, p to end
and knit 21-22-22-24-25-27-27-27 sts from
Repeat R10-11 once more collar (1st per 2R), then pick up and knit 12 sts
from remaining 16R (3sts per 4R)
R12 (WS) k to DS, kDS, k3-3-3-4-5-7-7-7, turn R2 (WS) Setup-row (12 sts front band):
R13 (RS) DS, p to end k2, p1, k1, p1, k2, p1, k3, p1, k to m, sm, k4-4-5-5-5-6-6-6, turn
R3 (RS) DS, p to m, rm, turn
R14 (WS) k to 12 bef end, p1, k3, p1, k2, p1, k1, p1, k1, slip1wyif (front band)
R4 (WS) DS, k2tog, k to DS, kDS, k4-4-5-5-5-6-6-6, turn (1st decreased)
R15 (RS) 12sts front band (all sts as they appear), p to end
R5 (RS) DS (no DS when repeating), p to DS, pDS, p1, turn
= 39-40-42-43-44-47-47-47 sts R6 (WS) DS, k2tog, k to end (1st decreased)

Repeat R 14-15 another 7-6-6-5-5-5-5-5 times to a total of 45R (counted at Repeat R5-6 for 4-5-5-6-6-6-6-6 more times
armhole edge). Place a removable marker at the side to mark the beginning of
the armhole shaping (will be needed for step 7). R7 (RS) p to DS, pDS, p1, turn
R8 (WS) DS, k to end

3.2 Armhole Shaping Repeat R7-8 for 6 more times

R1 (WS) k2, m1L, k to 12 bef end, 12sts front band (1 st increased) R9 (RS) p to DS, pDS, p2, turn
R2 (RS) 12sts front band, p to end R10 (WS) DS, k to end
Repeat R9-10 once
Repeat R1-2 for 2-3-4-4-4-5-5-7 more times
R11 (RS) p to DS, pDS, p3-3-3-4-5-7-7-7, turn
R3 (WS) k2, m1L, k to 12 bef end, 12sts front band, (1 st increased) R12 (WS) DS, k to end
R4 (RS) 12sts front band, p to 2 bef end, m1Lp, p2 (1 st increased) = 39-40-42-43-44-47-47-47 sts

Repeat R 3-4 for 0-0-0-1-2-2-3-3 more times R13 (RS) p to 12 bef end, 11 asa (as they appear = front band), slip1 wyif
= 44-46-49-52-55-59-61-63 sts R14 (WS) 12 asa (front band), k to end
Cut yarn. Place sts on hold.

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Repeat R 13-14 another 6-5-5-4-4-4-4-4 times, then repeat R13 once more to R2 (RS) Setup for rib-pattern at the sides (under arm):
a total of 45R (counted at armhole edge), while working
buttonholes in 10th row of front band and then XS, S: asa to 4 bef m, k1, p2, k1, sm, p1, k1, p2, k1, p across back to 5 bef m,
every 14R as follows: k1, p2, k1, p1, sm, k1, p2, k1, p to 12 bef end, 11 front band, slip1 wyif

Button-hole-rows: M, L: asa to 5 bef m, k1, p2, k1, p1, sm, k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p across back to 6
(WS) k2, p1, k1, p1, k2tog, yo, p1, k3, p1, k to end bef m, k1, p2, k1, p1, k1, sm, p1, k1, p2, k1, p to 12 bef end, 11 front
band, slip1 wyif
Place a removable marker at the side. XL-4XL: asa to 6 bef m, k1, p2, k1, p1, k1, sm, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p across
back to 7 bef m, k1, p2, k1, p1, k1, p1, sm, k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p to 12 bef
end, 11 front band, slip1 wyif
4.2 Armhole Shaping
For Option A) straight:
R1 (WS) 12 sts front band, k to 2 bef end, m1R, k2 (1st increased) At the Work all sts as they appear (slipping last st), while continuing the buttonholes
R2 (RS) p to 12 bef end, 11 asa, slip1 wyif (front band) same every 14R. Work until desired length (approximately 105-115R), considering
time: 5cm for the bottom band. End with a buttonhole-row or 6-10R below.
Repeat R1-2 for 2-3-4-4-4-5-5-7 more times Then continue at 6. Do not cut yarn.
Continue
R3 (WS) 12sts front band, k to 2 bef end, m1R, k2 (1st increased) button For Option B) with waist shaping: At the same
R4 (RS) p2, m1Rp, p to 12 bef end, 12sts front band holes Work all sts as they appear (slipping last st), while decreasing in time:
(1 st increased) every R 15 and then 4 more times every 10R as follows: Continue
14R (WS) 12sts front band, [k to 3 bef rib-pattern, ssk, k1, rib- buttonholes
Repeat R 3-4 for 0-0-0-1-2-2-3-3 more times. Do not cut yarn. pattern, k1, k2tog] 2x, k to 12 bef end, 12sts front band every 14R
= 44-46-49-52-55-59-61-63 sts (4sts decreased)

10R asa to waist height (try on and adapt the length if necessary)
= 150-164-180-196-212-230-250-266 sts = 65 R
5. Body
Work all sts as they appear (slip last st), while increasing in next At the
R1 (WS) asa to end of right front, cast on 2-3-4-5-6-7-10-12 sts, pm, cast on WS row and 5-5-6-6-6-6-6-6 more times every 8R as follows: same time:
2-3-4-5-6-7-10-12 sts, transfer and knit sts from back, cast on 2-3-4-5-6- (WS) 12sts front band, [k to 1 bef rib-pattern, m1R, k1, rib- Continue
7-10-12 sts, pm, cast on 2-3-4-5-6-7-10-12 sts, transfer and work asa left pattern, k1, m1L] 2x, k to 12 bef end, 12sts front band buttonholes
front sts, slip last st wyif (4sts increased) every 14R
= each front 46-49-53-57-61-66-71-75 sts = 174-188-208-224-240-258-278-294 sts
= back 78-86-94-102-110-118-128-136 sts = 40-40-48-48-48-48-48-48 R
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Continue until desired length (allowing 5cm/2” for bottom band), R2 (WS) bottom band setup: Join
ending with a buttonhole-row or 6-10R below. k1, p1, k3, p1, k2, p1, k1, p1, k1, slip1 body and
Do not cut yarn. R3 (RS) 12asa, p2tog (1st from bottom band and 1st from body) bottom
R4 (WS) slip1 wyif, tighten yarn, 11asa, slip1 wyif band
R5 (RS) 12asa, p3tog (1st from bottom band and 2sts from body)
R6 (WS) slip1 wyif, tighten yarn, 11asa, slip1 wyif
6. Bottom Band
Repeat R 3-6 until all body-sts are worked
and 13 sts from body-front band are left, ending with a RS-row.
6.1 Continue Front band at Left Side
Move 13 sts from bottom band to holder.
With ongoing yarn, continue front band as follows: Do not cut yarn.

R1 (RS) 12asa (front band), p1, turn

R2 (WS) k1, 11asa, slip1 wyif 6.3 Continue Front band at right side

Repeat R1-2 for 7 more times (=16R), while leaving all other sts on needle. R1 (RS) k1, 11 asa, slip1 wyif
R2 (WS) 12 front band, p1, turn
R17 (RS) Bind off 13 sts, do not cut yarn. Leave last loop on needle.
Repeat R1-2 for 7 more times (=16R)
In case you have finished the body 6R after a buttonhole-row, work a buttonhole in R14 as
6.2 Bottom Band before. Bind off 13 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a tail of 10“ and sew the last 13 sts from bottom band
The bottom band is worked sideways while the body sts are incorporated, so to front-band-side.
that there is no need to sew.
Pick up
R1 (RS) rotate your work clockwise and,
7. Sleeve
with ongoing yarn, additional to the loop
from bind off, pick up 12 sts from lateral
end of the last front-band-rows (3sts per Count down 8-8-10-10-12-12-14-14R from shoulder seam towards front and
4R, from bottom upwards), turn back and mark the row with a safety pin or removable marker.
RS facing (RS is the purl-side!)
Pick up from armhole as follows (using thinner needle, if desired), beginning at the
marker before the shoulder seam, RS facing (attention: RS is the purl-side!)

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1. 12-12-15-15-18-18-21-21 sts between shoulder- Join in the round and continue in stockinette stitch on WS
markers (approximately 3sts per 4 R), pm,
2. 18-18-17-17-16-16-15-15 sts to lower marker Decrease in following R and then every 8-8-8-8-6-6-6-6 R to a total of 12-12-
1 13-16-18-18-19-19 times as follows:
(1st per 2R), rm
Decrease rounds: sm, k2, k2tog, k to 4 bef m, ssk, k2
3. 7-9-11-14-17-19-24-28 sts to bottom centre, pm 2 = 36-40-43-43-46-48-55-61 sts
5
4. 7-9-11-14-17-19-24-28 sts to next marker, rm
5. 18-18-17-17-16-16-15-15 sts to upper marker 4 3 Lengthen after last decrease, if necessary. (allowing 5cm/2“ for the cuff).
(1st per 2R), pm, Do not cut yarn.
= 62-66-71-77-84-88-99-107 sts
Cuff
R1 (RS) p to m, rm, turn,
R2 (WS) DS, k to m, rm, k2-2-3-3-3-3-3-3, turn Turn to right side (purl side facing). With ongoing yarn
R3 (RS) DS, p to DS, p DS, p2-2-3-3-3-3-3-3, turn R1 (WS) cast on 13sts (crochet cast on in between)
R4 (WS) DS, k to DS, k DS, k2, turn R2 (RS) setup-row: k1, p1, k1 p1, k1, p2, k1, p3, k1,
R5 (RS) DS, p to DS, p DS, p2, turn p2tog (1st from cuff and 1st from sleeve)
R6 (WS) DS, k to DS, k DS, k1, turn R3 (WS) slip1 wyif (tighten yarn), 11asa, slip1 wyif R1: cast on
R7 (RS) DS, p to DS, p DS, p1, turn R4 (RS) 12asa, p2tog (1st from cuff and 1st from sleeve)
Repeat R 6-7 another 11-11-8-8-6-6-6-6 times R5 (WS) slip1 wyif (tighten yarn), 11asa, slip1 wyif
R6 (RS) 12asa, p3tog (1st from cuff an 2sts from sleeve)
R8 (WS) DS, k2tog, k to DS, k DS, k1, turn
R7 (WS) slip1 wyif (tighten yarn), 11asa, slip1 wyif
R9 (RS) DS, p2tog, p to DS, p DS, p1, turn
Repeat R 8-9 another 0-0-0-0-0-1-2-3 times
Repeat R 4-7 until all sleeve-sts are worked and
R10 (WS) DS, k to DS, k DS, k2, turn sew the last 13 sts from cuff band to cast-on-side using Kitchener Stitch or
R11 (RS) DS, p to DS, p DS, p2, turn your preferred method (bind off first, or graft from live sts).
Repeat R 10-11 another 1-1-1-2-2-2-2-2 times

R12 (WS) DS, k to DS, k DS, k3, turn 8. Finishing

R13 (RS) DS, p to DS, p DS, p3, turn
Repeat R12-13 another 0-0-1-1-2-2-3-3 times Sew on buttons to left front and weave in ends.
Block or steam iron carefully and…
R14 (WS) (all sizes) DS, k to m Enjoy your new Chanel Jacket! ☺
= 60-64-69-75-82-84-93-99 sts

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