Cardigan

I fisnished my cardigan allready.

I bought Knit Today magazine issue June 2007 No.10 £3.99

and when I saw look easy and I think finish quick sure!!I told myself let start!!!

Cardigan

one pair of 4 mm knitting needles.
4 mm crochet hook.
Debbie Bliss Cathy shade 22 as listed in the sizing guide.

Tension

22 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm square over stocking stitch using 4 mm needles.

Sizing guideAge

10 11 12-13 14 15

To fit chest/ bust

cm 71 76 81 86 91

Bust (actual measurements)

cm 81 86 92 98 102

Length(actual measurements)

cm 26.5 30.5 34.5 35.5 37

Sleeve length (actual measurements)

cm 6.5 7.5 10 11.5 12.5

Debbie Bliss Cathay (50g/100m)ballsShade22

4 4 5 5 6

Knitting pattern

Back

** Using 4 mm needles, cast on90(94:102:106:110)sts.

Row 1 (rs): k2, * p2, k2, rep from * to end.

Row 2: p2. * k2, p2, rep from * to end.

Rep rows 1 and 2 for 5(6.5: 7.5: 7.5: 7.5)cm, ending with row 2 and dec 1st at each end of last row for 1st and 3rd sizes only.88(94: 100:106:110)sts.**

Cont in st st until work measures10(12.5:15:15:15)cm, from beg, ending with a p row

Shap armholes

Cast off 5(6:6:8:8) sts at beg of next 2 rows.

Row 1 (rs): k2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, k2togtbl, k2.

Row2: k3, p to last 3 sts, k3.

4th and 5th sizes only

Row 3: knit

Row 4: As row 2.

Rep last 4 rows once mere. 86(90)sts.

All sizes Rep row 1 and 2 only until 32 (32:34:36:36)sts rem, ending with row2.Cast off.

LEFT FRONT

Using 4 mm needles, cast on 33(37:37:41:41) sts.

Row 1 (rs):k2, *p2,k2, rep from* to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 2: k3, p2, * k2,p2, rep from * to end.

Rep rows 1 and 2 for 5(6.5:7.5:7.5:7.5)cm, ending with row 2 and dec 2(3:1:3:1)sts evenly across rib on last row.31(34:36:38:40)sts.

Row 1 (rs):knit

Row 2: k3, p to end.

Rep rows 1 and 2 until work measures same as back to armholes, ending at side edge.

Shape armhole

Next row:Cast off 5(6:6:8:8)sts, k to end.

Next row: k3, p to end.

Row 1 (rs):k2, k2tog, k to end.Row2: k3, p to last 3 sts, k3.

4th and 5th sizes only

Row 3:knit.

Row4:As row 2.

Rep last 4 rows once more.28(30)sts.

All sizes Rep rows 1 and 2 only until 6 sts rem.

Next row: knit.

Next row: k1, k2tog, k3.

Next row: knit

Next row: k2tog, k3.Work 12 (12.5:12.5:13.5:13.5)cm, more in g st on these 4 sts for neck edging.Cast off.

RIGHT FRONT

Using 4 mm needles, cast on 33(37:37:41:41) sts.

Row 1 (rs): k5, * p2, k2, rep from * to end.

Row 2: p2, * k2, p2, rep from * to las t 3 sts, k3.

Rep rows 1 and 2 for 5(6.5:7.5:7.5:7.5)cm, ending with row 2 and dec 2(3:1:3:1)sts evenly across rib on last row.31(34:36:38:40)sts.

Row 1 (rs): knit

Row 2: p to last 3 sts, k3.

Rep rows 1 and 2 until work measures same as back to armholes, ending at side edge.

Shap armhole

Next row: Cast off 5(6:6:8:8)sts, p to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 1 (rs):k to last 4 sts k2togtbl, k2.

Row 2: k3, p to last 3 sts, k3.

4th and 5th sizes only

Row 3:knit

Row 4: As row 2.

Rep last 4 rows once more. 28(30)sts

All sizes Rep rows 1 and 2 only until 6 sts rem.

Next row: knit

Next row: k3, k2togtbl, k1.

Next row:knit.

Net row:k3, k2togtbl.Work 12(12.5:12.5:13.5:13.5)cm, more in g st on these 4 sts for neck edging.Cast off.

SLEEVES.

Using 4 mm needles, cast on 62(66:74:78:82) sts, and work 5(6.5:7.5:7.5:7.5)cm, in rib as given for back, ending with row 2 and dec 2 sts evenly across last row for 1st, 3rd and 4 th sizes only.60(66:72:76:82)sts

Cont in st st until work measures6.5(7.5:10:11.5:12.5)cm, from beg, ending wiht a p row.

Shap top

Cast off 5(6:6:8:8)sts at beg of next 2 rows.

Row 1 (rs):k2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, k2togtbl, k2.

Row 2:k3, p to last 3 sts, k3.

1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th sizes only

Row 3: knit.

Row 4: As row 2.

Rep last 4 rows 0(0:1:0) time more.

All sizes 48(52:58:56:64)stsRep rows 1 and 2 only until 6 sts rem.

Next row: knit.Cast off.

Making upJoin

cast off edges of neck edgings. Mark centre of back neck. Sew neck edging across sleeve tops and back neck, placing seam at marker.

Make 2 crochet cords, each approx 41 cm in length and sew vehind front edgings level with start of armhole shaping.

Thread beads on to cords and knot cord to secure.Abbreviationsalt alternatebeg beginningcont continuedec decreasefoll followingg st garter stitch (every row knit)k knitp purlrem remain(ing)rep repeatrs right sidesl slipst(s) stitch(es)st st stocking stitch (k1 row, p1 row rep th 2 rows)tbl throught back of loopstog togetherws wrong side.