Lise Tailor - Valentine Cardigan Knitting Pattern

The Valentine cardigan is knitted from the top down. It begins with the shoulders in seed stitch. By picking up stitches, the back is created. Then, the back neckline is raised with short rows. Stitches are picked up for the half-fronts before joining the body under the armholes. An intarsia pattern is placed in the pocket, followed by 2/2 ribbing for the bottom and button band.

Level: Expert

Yarn: Merino Fingering and Mohair-Silk held together

• Mérinos fingering (100% superwash merino) 175 m + for 50 gr

Approximately:

• Size 1: 250 g / 875 m [957 yds] – 5 balls of yarn
• Size 2: 285 g / 997 m [1090 yds] – 6 balls of yarn
• Size 3: 330 g / 1155 m [1263 yds]  – 7 balls of yarn
• Size 4: 350 g / 1225 m [1340 yds]  – 7 balls of yarn
• Size 5: 375 g / 1312 m [1435 yds] – 8 balls of yarn

• Mohair & soie (72% kid mohair – 28% mulberry silk) Lace. 210 m + for 25 gr

Approximately :

• Size 1:  100 g / 840 m [918 yds] – 4 balls of yarn
• Size 2:  125 g / 1050 m [1148 yds] – 5 balls of yarn
• Size 3:  130 g / 1092 m [1194 yds]- 6 balls of yarn
• Size 4:   140 g / 1176 m [1286 yds] – balls of yarn
• Size 5:   155 g / 1302 m [1423 yds] – 7 balls of yarn

THE TECHNIQUES: 

• Circular knitting, cables, 2/2 ribbing, picking up stitches, intarsia.

NOTIONS: 

Size US 6 / 4 mm circular needles 20 & 80 cm [8’’ – 29’’] (Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge)

Size US 4 / 3,5 mm circular needles.

A row counter, stitch markers, cable or scrap yarn, a tapestry needle, a cable needle, safety pins or stitch holders, Jacquard bobbins (optional), a ball or leftover ball of contrasting yarn for the intarsia pattern, and 2 or 3 buttons 15 to 20mm in size.

SIZES:

1-2-3-4-5
Bust circumference: 90 (98 – 106 – 115 – 126) cm [35.5 (38.5 – 41.5 – 45.5 – 49.5) inches]

GAUGE: 

Stockinette stitch: 4’’ / 10 cm = 19 sts x 25 rows (4,5mm needles) 

Adjust your needle size to achieve the correct gauge.