Bottoni (the yarn lover cardigan) by Isabell Kraemer

Bottoni (the yarn lover cardigan) © 2024

a handknit design by Isabell Kraemer/grasflecken.
This pattern is for unlimited personal use. Do not
reproduce or sell the pattern, or sell items that
are knitted from this pattern.
For pattern support (in English), please contact
grasfleckenbylilalu@gmail.com
Yarn Backwards loop cast-on:
LANIVENDOLE Bottoni DK [252 yards (230 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goOVkdgv_ys
m)/100g] Long tail cast-on:
approximately 1220 (1334, 1443, 1535, 1643) https://www.purlsoho.com/create/long-tail-cast-on/
(1717, 1848, 1935, 2025) yds / 1115 (1219, 1319, 3-needle-bind-off:
1403, 1502)(1569, 1689, 1769, 1851) m https://www.purlsoho.com/create/3-needle-bind-off/

this includes 88 - 109 yds (80 - 100 m) for the Abbreviations

pocket linings BO: bind off
BOR: beginning of the round
Needles circ: circumference
US 6 (4 mm) 40" (100 cm) circular needle and CO: cast on
DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) dec(‘d): decrease(d)
for body, pocket linings and sleeves. DS: double stitch (see German short rows)
US 5 (3.75 mm) 40" (100 cm) circular needle and inc(‘d): increase(d)
DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) k: knit
for body and sleeve ribbing. k2tog: knit 2 stitches together (decrease)
kDS: knit double stitch (see German short rows)
Gauge kfb: knit into the front loop, then into the back
20 sts x 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) square in loop of the same stitch (increase)
Stockinette stitch after blocking LH: left hand
18 sts x 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) square in lace m: marker
pattern after blocking p: purl
Please use instructions on page 3 for your gauge p2tog: purl 2 stitches together (decrease)
swatch. pDS: purl double stitch (see German short rows)
pfb: purl into the front loop, then into the back
Sizes loop of the same stitch (increase)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) pm: place marker
finished bust/ chest circumference (based on RH: right hand
back width doubled): 44.5 (49.5, 52.5, 57.5, rnd(s): round(s)
62)(65.5, 70, 73.5, 76.5)" / 111 (123, 131, 143, RS: right side
155)(163, 175, 183, 191) cm S2KP: slip 2 stitches together knitwise (as if to
recommended ease: 10 - 14" (25.5 - 35.5 cm) k2tog) to the RH needle, knit 1, pass slipped
stitches over (centered double decrease)
Materials sl m: slip marker
Stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, sl1 wyif: slip 1 stitch purlwise from LH to RH
tapestry needle, blocking tools. needle with yarn held in front
st(s): stitch(es)
Special techniques and tips ssk: slip 2 stitches, one at a time, knitwise to the
German short rows: RH needle; return stitches to LH needle in turned
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_6Pjl20zKA position and knit them together through the back
On a RS row: Knit the number of stitches as loops (decrease)
stated in the pattern, turn work, bring yarn to WS: wrong side
front, slip the first stitch as if to purl, bring yarn yo: yarn over
over the needle to the back of your work and pull ( ): repeat instructions in brackets
tight (this creates the double stitch = DS).
On a WS row: Purl the number of stitches as
stated in the pattern, turn work, bring yarn to
front, slip the first stitch as if to purl, bring yarn
over the needle to the back of your work and pull
tight (this creates the double stitch = DS).
Resolving double stitches: When working over
double stitches treat them as a single stitch by
knitting through both legs of the DS on a RS row
(kDS) or purling through both legs of the DS on a
WS row (pDS).

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Stitches Bottoni is an open front cardigan for all yarn
To check gauge, cast on 30 sts and work lovers out there … each pocket can carry at least
rows 1 to 4 at least 9 times. 2 skeins of yarn!
This cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top
Lace pattern for right front down. Both fronts are worked in a rustic lace
Worked over a multiple of 4 + 2 sts pattern while the back and the sleeves are kept in
plain Stockinette stitch. Starting with the right
Row 1 (RS): (K2, yo, ssk) to 2 sts before end, k2. front, short rows are worked to shape the
shoulder slope. After completing the short row
Row 2 (WS): Purl to end. shaping, the right front is worked in lace pattern to
the final length of the arm opening. It is then
Row 3 (RS): (K3, p1) to 2 sts before end, k2. placed on hold to work the left front to match.
Stitches for the back are picked up from the cast-
Row 4 (WS): Repeat row 2. on edges of both the right front and left front and
worked in plain Stockinette stitch to match the
Repeat rows 1 to 4 for pattern. length of the fronts. Fronts and back are then
joined at the underarms to work the body in one
Lace pattern for left front piece to the pocket openings and bottom ribbing.
Worked over a multiple of 4 + 2 sts Pocket linings are worked next. Sleeve stitches
are picked up around the arm opening to work the
Row 1 (RS): K2, (k2tog, yo, k2) to end. sleeves top down in the round in plain Stockinette
stitch to the cuffs. The upper part of the pocket
Row 2 (WS): Purl to end. linings is sewn to the WS of the fronts. No
additional finishing is required.
Row 3 (RS): K2, (p1, k3) to end.
Instructions
Row 4 (WS): Repeat row 2. Right front
With US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, CO 59 (65, 69,
Repeat rows 1 to 4 for pattern. 75, 81)(85, 91, 95, 99) sts using the long tail cast-
on.
Notes
Body and sleeves can be lengthened or Row 1 (WS): Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, k1) 5
shortened by working more or less rows/rounds (6, 6, 7, 8)(8, 9, 9, 9) times, pm, purl to 3 sts
before starting the ribbing. Size can be adjusted before end, pm, k1, p2.
by working widthwise from the size you need/want
for your chest and lengthwise from the size you 59 (65, 69, 75, 81)(85, 91, 95, 99) sts:
need/want for your upper arms. Upper arm 14 (16, 16, 18, 20)(20, 22, 22, 22) collar sts,
circumference is determined by the armhole 45 (49, 53, 57, 61)(65, 69, 73, 77) sts for right
length - work more or less rows for both fronts front
and the back (or follow instructions for a
smaller/bigger size) to adjust armhole length. Row 2 (RS): K2, p1, sl m, knit to m, sl m, p1, (k1,
p1) to 3 sts before end, k1, sl1 wyif, k1.
After decrease/increase rows/rounds you will find
totals to check your stitch count. Short row 1: (WS) Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1,
k1) to m, sl m, p2, turn; (RS) DS, k1, sl m, p1, (k1,
p1) to 3 sts before end, k1, sl1 wyif, k1.

Short row 2: (WS) Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1,
k1) to m, sl m, p1, pDS, p4, turn; (RS) DS, k1, yo,
ssk, k2, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to 3 sts before end, k1,
sl1 wyif, k1.

Short row 3: (WS) Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1,
k1) to m, sl m, purl to DS, pDS, p4, turn; (RS) DS,
k1, (k1, p1, k2) to m, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to 3 sts
before end, k1, sl1 wyif, k1.

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Short row 4: (WS) Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, Left front
k1) to m, sl m, purl to DS, pDS, p4, turn; (RS) DS, With US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, CO 59 (65, 69,
k1, (yo, ssk, k2) to m, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to 3 sts 75, 81)(85, 91, 95, 99) sts using the long tail cast-
before end, k1, sl1 wyif, k1. on.

Repeat short rows 3 and 4 Row 1 (WS): P2, k1, pm, purl to 14 (16, 16, 18,
3 (3, 4, 4, 5)(5, 6, 6, 7) more times, 20)(20, 22, 22, 22) sts before end, pm, k1, (p1,
k1) to 3 sts before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif.
then short row 3
0 (1, 0, 1, 0)(1, 0, 1, 0) more time. 59 (65, 69, 75, 81)(85, 91, 95, 99) sts:
14 (16, 16, 18, 20)(20, 22, 22, 22) collar sts,
Next row (WS): Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, k1) 45 (49, 53, 57, 61)(65, 69, 73, 77) sts for left front
to m, sl m, purl to DS, pDS, purl to m, sl m, k1,
p2. Short row 1: (RS) K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl
m, k2, turn; (WS) DS, p1, sl m, k1, (p1, k1) to 3
Sizes 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 sts before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif.
Next row (RS): K2, p1, sl m, (k3, p1) to 2 sts
before m, k2, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to 3 sts before Short row 2: (RS) K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl
end, k1, sl1 wyif, k1. m, k1, kDS, k4, turn; (WS) DS, purl to m, sl m, k1,
(p1, k1) to 3 sts before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif.
Next row (WS): Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, k1)
to m, sl m, purl to m, sl m, k1, p2. Short row 3: (RS) K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl
m, k2, k2tog, yo, k1, kDS, k4, turn; (WS) DS, purl
Continue to All sizes. to m, sl m, k1, (p1, k1) to 3 sts before end, sl1
wyif, k1, sl1 wyif.
Sizes 2, 4, 6, 8
Continue to All sizes. Short row 4: (RS) K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl
m, k1, (k1, p1, k2) to DS, kDS, k4, turn; (WS) DS,
All sizes purl to m, sl m, k1, (p1, k1) to 3 sts before end,
Row 1 (RS): K2, p1, sl m, (k2, yo, ssk) to 2 sts sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif.
before m, k2, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to 3 sts before
end, k1, sl1 wyif, k1. Short row 5: (RS) K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl
m, k1, (k1, k2tog, yo, k1) to DS, kDS, k4, turn;
Row 2 (WS): Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, k1) to (WS) DS, purl to m, sl m, k1, (p1, k1) to 3 sts
m, sl m, purl to m, sl m, k1, p2. before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif.

Row 3 (RS): K2, p1, sl m, (k3, p1) to 2 sts before Repeat short rows 4 and 5
m, k2, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to 3 sts before end, k1, 2 (3, 3, 4, 4)(5, 5, 6, 6) more times,
sl1 wyif, k1.
then short row 4
Row 4 (WS): Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, k1) to 1 (0, 1, 0, 1)(0, 1, 0, 1) more time.
m, sl m, purl to m, sl m, k1, p2.
Sizes 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
Repeat rows 1 to 4 until right front measures Next row (RS): K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl m,
approximately k1, (k1, k2tog, yo, k1) to DS, kDS, knit to m, sl m,
7 (7.25, 8, 8.75, 9)(9.5, 10, 10.5, 10.75)" p1, k2.
17.5 (18.5, 20.5, 22, 23)(24, 25, 26, 27) cm,
measured at the arm opening (not at the collar Next row (WS): P2, k1, sl m, purl to m, sl m, k1,
edge), ending after a WS row. (p1, k1) to 3 sts before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif.

Break yarn and place right front stitches on a Next row (RS): K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl m,
holder or waste yarn. Take a note of the lace k2, (p1, k3) to m, sl m, p1, k2.
pattern row just worked.
Next row (WS): P2, k1, sl m, purl to m, sl m, k1,
(p1, k1) to 3 sts before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif.

Continue to All sizes.

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Sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 Repeat rows 1 and 2 until back measures
Next row (RS): K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl m, approximately
k1, (k1, p1, k2) to DS, kDS, knit to m, sl m, p1, k2. 7 (7.25, 8, 8.75, 9)(9.5, 10, 10.5, 10.75)"
17.5 (18.5, 20.5, 22, 23)(24, 25, 26, 27) cm,
Next row (WS): P2, k1, sl m, purl to m, sl m, k1, measured at the arm opening (not at the collar
(p1, k1) to 3 sts before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif. edge), break yarn.

Continue to All sizes. Turn work so that the WS is facing, lay piece on
the table and fold front pieces down at the
All sizes shoulders (RS facing out). Place left front stitches
Row 1 (RS): K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl m, k2, onto one end of your needle, the right front
(k2tog, yo, k2) to m, sl m, p1, k2. stitches onto the other end of your needle. Be
careful not to twist. With the yarn still attached at
Row 2 (WS): P2, k1, sl m, purl to m, sl m, k1, (p1, the left front, ready to start working a RS row.
k1) to 3 sts before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif.
Join fronts and back
Row 3 (RS): K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl m, k2, If your last lace pattern row worked for the left
(p1, k3) to m, sl m, p1, k2. (and right) front was row 2, please use the
following instructions:
Row 4 (WS): P2, k1, sl m, purl to m, sl m, k1, (p1,
k1) to 3 sts before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif. Next row (RS): K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl m,
k2, (p1, k3) to m, sl m, k2, k2tog the last stitch of
Repeat rows 1 to 4 until left front measures the left front with the first stitch of the back, k2, sl
approximately m, knit to m, sl m, k2, k2tog the last stitch of the
7 (7.25, 8, 8.75, 9)(9.5, 10, 10.5, 10.75)" back with the first stitch of the right front, k2, sl m,
17.5 (18.5, 20.5, 22, 23)(24, 25, 26, 27) cm, (k3, p1) to 2 sts before m, k2, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to
measured at the arm opening (not at the collar 3 sts before end, k1, sl1 wyif, k1. (2 sts dec’d)
edge), DO NOT BREAK yarn (we will resume
working with it when joining fronts and back) and 233 (257, 273, 297, 321)(337, 361, 377, 393) sts
place left front stitches on a holder or waste yarn.
Make sure to end with the same lace pattern Next row (WS): Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, k1)
row as you did for the right front. to m, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, k1, (p1, k1) to 3 sts
before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif.
Back
Note: Stitches for the back are picked up from Next row (RS): K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl m,
both front cast-on edges. k2, (k2tog, yo, k2) to m, sl m, ssk, k1, k2tog, sl m,
With a new ball of yarn and US 6 (4 mm) needle, knit to m, sl m, ssk, k1, k2tog, sl m, (k2, yo, ssk)
starting at the arm opening edge of the left front to 2 sts before m, k2, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to 3 sts
(RS facing), pick up and knit 59 (65, 69, 75, before end, k1, sl1 wyif, k1. (4 sts dec’d)
81)(85, 91, 95, 99) sts from cast-on, with RS of
right front facing, continue to pick up stitches, 229 (253, 269, 293, 317)(333, 357, 373, 389) sts
starting at the collar edge of the right front, pick
up and knit 1 stitch, pm, pick up and knit 58 (64, Next row (WS): Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, k1)
68, 74, 80)(84, 90, 94, 98) sts from cast-on. to m, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, k1, (p1, k1) to 3 sts
before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif.
118 (130, 138, 150, 162)(170, 182, 190, 198) sts
Next row (RS): K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl m,
Set-up row (WS): P2, k1, pm, purl to m, remove k2, (p1, k3) to m, sl m, S2KP, remove m, knit to
m, p2tog, purl to 3 sts before end, pm, k1, p2. (1 m, remove m, S2KP, sl m, (k3, p1) to 2 sts before
stitch dec'd) m, k2, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to 3 sts before end, k1,
sl1 wyif, k1. (4 sts dec’d)
117 (129, 137, 149, 161)(169, 181, 189, 197) sts
225 (249, 265, 289, 313)(329, 353, 369, 385) sts
Row 1 (RS): K2, p1, sl m, knit to m, sl m, p1, k2.

Row 2 (WS): P2, k1, sl m, purl to m, sl m, k1, p2.

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Next row (WS): Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, k1) Next row (WS): Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, k1)
to m, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, k1, (p1, k1) to 3 sts to m, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, k1, (p1, k1) to 3 sts
before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif. before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif.

Continue to Body. Continue to Body.

If your last lace pattern row worked for the left Body
(and right) front was row 4, please use the Row 1 (RS): K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl m, k2,
following instructions: (k2tog, yo, k2) to m, sl m, knit to m, sl m, (k2, yo,
ssk) to 2 sts before m, k2, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to 3
Next row (RS): K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl m, sts before end, k1, sl1 wyif, k1.
k2, (k2tog, yo, k2) to m, sl m, k2, k2tog the last
stitch of the left front with the first stitch of the Row 2 (WS): Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, k1) to
back, k2, sl m, knit to m, sl m, k2, k2tog the last m, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, k1, (p1, k1) to 3 sts
stitch of the back with the first stitch of the right before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif.
front, k2, sl m, (k2, yo, ssk) to 2 sts before m, k2,
sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to 3 sts before end, k1, sl1 wyif, Row 3 (RS): K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl m, k2,
k1. (2 sts dec’d) (p1, k3) to m, sl m, knit to m, sl m, (k3, p1) to 2 sts
before m, k2, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to 3 sts before
233 (257, 273, 297, 321)(337, 361, 377, 393) sts end, k1, sl1 wyif, k1.

Next row (WS): Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, k1) Row 4 (WS): Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, k1) to
to m, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, k1, (p1, k1) to 3 sts m, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, k1, (p1, k1) to 3 sts
before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif. before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif.

Next row (RS): K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl m, Repeat rows 1 to 4 until body measures
k2, (p1, k3) to m, sl m, ssk, k1, k2tog, sl m, knit to approximately 8 (8, 8, 7.25, 7)(6.75, 6.75, 6.5,
m, sl m, ssk, k1, k2tog, sl m, (k3, p1) to 2 sts 6.5)” [20 (20, 20, 18.5, 17.5)(17, 17, 16.5, 16.5)
before m, k2, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to 3 sts before cm], or 6.75” (17 cm) less than desired total
end, k1, sl1 wyif, k1. (4 sts dec’d) length from underarm, ending after a row 4.

229 (253, 269, 293, 317)(333, 357, 373, 389) sts Pocket openings
Next row (RS): Work in established pattern to 29
Next row (WS): Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, k1) (29, 29, 33, 33)(33, 33, 37, 37) sts before side m,
to m, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, k1, (p1, k1) to 3 sts pm (for pocket ribbing), place following 29 (29,
before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif. 29, 33, 33)(33, 33, 37, 37) sts on a holder or
waste yarn for pocket lining, using the backwards
Next row (RS): K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl m, loop cast-on, CO 29 (29, 29, 33, 33)(33, 33, 37,
k2, (k2tog, yo, k2) to m, sl m, S2KP, remove m, 37) sts, sl m, knit to m, sl m, place following 29
knit to m, remove m, S2KP, sl m, (k2, yo, ssk) to 2 (29, 29, 33, 33)(33, 33, 37, 37) sts on a holder or
sts before m, k2, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to 3 sts before waste yarn for pocket lining, using the backwards
end, k1, sl1 wyif, k1. (4 sts dec’d) loop cast-on, CO 29 (29, 29, 33, 33)(33, 33, 37,
37) sts, pm (for pocket ribbing), work in
225 (249, 265, 289, 313)(329, 353, 369, 385) sts established pattern to end.

Next row (WS): Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, k1) Next row (WS): Work in established pattern to
to m, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, k1, (p1, k1) to 3 sts pocket ribbing m, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to m, sl m, purl
before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif. to m, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to pocket ribbing m, sl m,
work in established pattern to end.
Next row (RS): K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, sl m,
k2, (p1, k3) to m, sl m, knit to m, sl m, (k3, p1) to Work 6 more rows as set (fronts in established
2 sts before m, k2, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to 3 sts lace pattern, pocket ribbing in 1x1 rib, back in
before end, k1, sl1 wyif, k1. plain Stockinette stitch).

Thread a running stitch or a lifeline through the

pocket ribbing stitches using a contrasting color.
This makes it easier to identify the correct row
when picking up stitches for the pocket lining.

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Next row (RS): Work in established pattern to
pocket m, remove m, continue in front pattern to
m, sl m, knit to m, sl m, work in front pattern to
end (removing pocket m when you reach it).

Continue working the fronts in lace pattern, the

back in plain Stockinette stitch until body
measures approximately 5.25” (13 cm) from
pocket opening, ending after a WS row.

Ribbing
Change to US 5 (3.75 mm) needle.

Row 1 (RS): K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to m, remove

m, kfb, (k1, p1) to 1 stitch before m, k1, remove
m, p1, (k1, p1) to m, remove m, (k1, p1) to 2 sts
before m, kfb, k1, remove m, p1, (k1, p1) to 3 sts
before end, k1, sl1 wyif, k1. (2 sts inc’d)

227 (251, 267, 291, 315)(331, 355, 371, 387) sts Resume working a WS row over the 31 (31, 31,
35, 35)(35, 35, 39, 39) sts on your working needle
Row 2 (WS): Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, k1) to (no. 1), pm, purl through the 29 (29, 29, 33,
3 sts before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif. 33)(33, 33, 37, 37) sts you have picked up
(needle no. 2), pm for BOR, join to work the lining
Row 3 (RS): K1, sl1 wyif, (k1, p1) to 3 sts before in rounds.
end, k1, sl1 wyif, k1.
Note: You may want to switch to your preferred
Row 4 (WS): Sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k1, (p1, k1) to needle(s) for working small circumferences in the
3 sts before end, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif. round.

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until ribbing measures First rnd: Purl to m, sl m, pfb, purl to 2 sts before
approximately 1.5” (4 cm) or to desired length. BOR m, pfb, p1, sl BOR m. (2 sts inc’d)

Bind off all stitches in pattern. 62 (62, 62, 70, 70)(70, 70, 78, 78) sts

Pocket lining (both alike) Next rnd: Purl to m, sl m, purl to BOR m, sl BOR
With WS of the cardigan facing, place held pocket m.
lining stitches onto US 6 (4 mm) needle, attach
yarn to work a WS row.

Set up row (WS): Pfb, purl to 2 sts before end,

pfb, p1.

31 (31, 31, 35, 35)(35, 35, 39, 39) sts

Work 7 more rows in Stockinette stitch (knit on

RS rows, purl on WS rows). Do not break yarn,
leave stitches on your working needle.

With a spare needle (easiest will be to use a

smaller size), pick up (DO NOT KNIT) 29 (29, 29,
33, 33)(33, 33, 37, 37) sts from the marked row
(lifeline) of the pocket ribbing.

If you wish to work the pocket lining in contrasting

color(s), change color.
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Continue working in rounds (purl all stitches) until All sizes
pocket lining measures approximately 4” (10 cm) Continue in Stockinette stitch in rounds until
from the row where you picked up stitches. sleeve measures approximately 14.75 (14.75,
14.75, 13.5, 13.25)(13, 13, 12.5, 12.25)" [37.5
Divide pocket lining stitches in half (at the (37.5, 37.5, 34.5, 33.5)(33, 33, 32, 31) cm], or
markers), placing the second half on a spare 1.5" (4 cm) less than desired length from
needle. Work a 3-needle-bind-off. underarm.

Repeat instructions for second pocket lining. Ribbing

Change to US 5 (3.75 mm) needle.
Sleeves (both alike)
With US 6 (4 mm) DPNs or circular needle for Next rnd: (K1, p1) to BOR m, sl BOR m.
magic loop, starting at the underarm, pick up and
knit 70 (74, 80, 86, 94)(96, 102, 106, 110) stitches Repeat last round until ribbing measures
around arm opening at a ratio of approximately 2 approximately 1.5" (4 cm). BO all stitches in
sts per 3 rows (this means you will pick up * 1 pattern.
stitch from the first row, the next stitch from the
second row, skip the third row * and repeat from * Repeat instructions for second sleeve.
- *), place marker for BOR.
Finishing
Rnd 1: Knit to BOR m, sl BOR m. Sew the sides of the upper part of the pocket
lining to the WS of the front(s).
Rnd 2 (dec rnd): K1, k2tog, knit to 3 sts before
BOR m, ssk, k1, sl BOR m. (2 sts dec'd)

68 (72, 78, 84, 92)(94, 100, 104, 108) sts

Repeat rnds 1 + 2 1 (1, 2, 2, 2)(2, 3, 3, 4) more

time(s).

66 (70, 74, 80, 88)(90, 94, 98, 100) sts

Continue working in Stockinette stitch in rounds,

repeating rnd 2
every 14 (11, 8, 7, 5)(5, 4, 4, 3) rounds
(= work 13 (10, 7, 6, 4)(4, 3, 3, 2) rounds in
Stockinette stitch, then work rnd 2)
5 (7, 9, 8, 14)(15, 17, 10, 20) times.

56 (56, 56, 64, 60)(60, 60, 78, 60) sts

Sizes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9:
Continue to All sizes.
Block cardigan to measurements and weave in
Sizes 4, 8: ends.
Repeat rnd 2
every - (-, -, 6, -)(-, -, 3, -) rounds
- (-, -, 3, -)(-, -, 9, -) more times.

- (-, -, 58, -)(-, -, 60, -) sts

Continue to All sizes.

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Schematic

Measurements in inches Measurements in cm

Back: 22.25 (24.75, 26.25, 28.75, 31)(32.75, 35, Back: 55.5 (61.5, 65.5, 71.5, 77.5)(81.5, 87.5,
36.75, 38.25) 91.5, 95.5)
Front width (each): 12 (13.25, 14, 15.25, Front width (each): 30 (33, 35, 38, 41)(43, 46,
16.25)(17.25, 18.5, 19.25, 20.25) 48.5, 51)
Yoke depth (measured along arm opening): Yoke depth (measured along arm opening):
7 (7.25, 8, 8.75, 9)(9.5, 10, 10.5, 10.75) 17.5 (18.5, 20.5, 22, 23)(24, 25, 26, 27)
Upper arm circ: 14 (14.75, 16, 17.25, 19)(19.25, Upper arm circ: 35 (37, 40, 43, 47)(48, 51, 53,
20.5, 21.25, 22) 55)
Pocket opening: 5.75 (5.75, 5.75, 6.5, 6.5)(6.5, Pocket opening: 14.5 (14.5, 14.5, 16.5,
6.5, 7.5, 7.5) 16.5)(16.5, 16.5, 18.5, 18.5)
Body length from underarm: +/- 14.75 (14.75, Body length from underarm: +/- 37 (37, 37,
14.75, 14, 13.75)(13.5, 13.5, 13.25, 13.25) 35.5, 34.5)(34, 34, 33.5, 33.5)
Sleeve length from underarm: +/- 16.25 (16.25, Sleeve length from underarm: +/- 41.5 (41.5,
16.25, 15, 14.75)(14.5, 14.5, 14, 13.75) 41.5, 38.5, 37.5)(37, 37, 36, 35)
Total length (measured at center of back): Total length (measured at center of back):
+/ - 21.75 (22, 22.75, 22.75, 22.75)(23, 23.5, +/ - 54.5 (55.5, 57.5, 57.5, 57.5)(58, 59, 59.5,
23.75, 24) 60.5)

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