Ellen cardigan

The Ellen cardigan is worked from the top down. Inspiration for the construction is from the Cokoknits workshop book, with German short rows instead of increases for the back shoulder shaping.

Firstly, the top part of the back yoke is worked back and forth, with German short rows, then the shoulders are worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the top of the back yoke. Stitches are then picked up and knitted along the sides of the shoulders to begin shaping the sleeves and the yoke is joined together on the circular needle, and worked back and forth.

The sleeves are placed on hold, while the rest of the body is worked back and forth. The sleeves are worked in the round. The trims and button band are worked in double knitting.

Bust circumference:

84,5 (93,5) 102 (115,5) 124,5 (133,5) 146,5 (155,5) 164,5 cm {33,25 (36,75) 40,25 (45,5) 495 (52,5) 57,75 (61,25) 64,75 inches} 

Upper arm circumference:

30 (30) 32 (34,5) 38 (42) 46,5 (50) 53,5 cm {11,75 (11,75) 12,5 (13,5) 15 (16,5) 18,25 (19,75) 21 inches}

Length (from back neck to hem):

51,5 (53) 54 (54,5) 55 (56) 57 (58,5) 59,5 cm. {20,25 (20,75) 21,25 (21,5) 21,75 (22) 22,5 (23) 23,5 inches}

Size guide:

Note that these measurements are only achieved if the correct gauge is kept. Ellen is designed to have approx. 6-12 cm {2,5-4,75 inches} of positive ease. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 71-76 (81-86) 91,5-96,5 (101,5-106,5) 111,5-117 (122127) 132-137 (142-147) 152-158 cm {28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54 (56-58) 60-62 inches}. The measurements for the finished garment are listed on the front of the pattern. Before beginning your project, measure yourself to determine which size to knit. For example, if you measure 84 cm {33 inches} around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S cardigan has a bust circumference of 93,5 cm {36,75 inches}, which in the given example would give you 9,5 cm {3,75 inches} of positive ease. If you would like a more oversized fit, knit a size larger or a smaller size for a less oversized fit.

Abbreviations and techniques.

CO                       Cast on.

K                          Knit.

P                          Purl.

BOR                    Beginning of round/row.

RD(s)                   Round(s).

R                          Row.

Rep (**)              Repeat (repeat from * to *).                        

M (1,2)               Stitch marker (1,2).

PM                      Place marker.

SM                       Slip marker.

RM                       Remove marker.

St(s)                     Stitch (stitches).

WS                       Wong side.

RS                        Right side.

Sl-wyif                Slip 1 stitch purl wise with the yarn held to the front.

Garter stitch:     Knit stitch on every row.

German short rows:

Gsr:                     The “double stitch”, that the German short row turn, from the previous, row creates.

Sl-gsr                  Slip 1 stitch purl wise with yarn in front. Bring yarn up, over and back to pull on the slipped st until it slides around to show two legs. It will look like a double st, but count this as a single St.

K-gsr                   Knit slipped gsr. K through both legs as if the gsr were a normal single stitch.

Increases:

YO                       Yarn over.

M1R                    Make 1 right leaning stitch; insert the left needle under the strand that runs between two stitches from back to front, then knit this strand.

M1L                     Make 1 left leaning stitch; insert the left needle under the strand that runs between two stitches from front to back, then knit this strand through the back loop (twisted).

Decreases:

SSK                      Slip, slip, knit; slip the next 2 stitches, one by one, knit wise; place both stitches back on left-hand needle, and knit them together through the back loop. (1 st decreased).

K2tog                 Knit 2 stitches together. (1 st decreased).

K2tog tbl           Knit 2 stitches together though the back loop. (1 st decreased).

Double knitting:

 *Knit 1 stitch, then slip 1 stitch purl wise with the yarn held to the front*.

 repeat from * to * until row has ended, turn. Repeat this for every row.

Suggested needles:

Begin by knitting a swatch to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge before starting the project.

Main needle: 4,5 mm {US 7} 120 and/or 150 cm {48 and/or 60 inches} And/or double pointed needles for small circumference.

Smaller needle: 4,0 mm {US 6} circular needles. 120 and/or 150 cm {48 and/or 60 inches}

Notions:

4 - 5 locking stitch markers, 4 buttons, 1 row/round counter, scrap yarn or stitch wire for resting stitches, scissors, measuring tape and a darning needle.

The body, front button band, and 1 sleeve with cuff complete by the deadline. I would love pictures along the way.

A picture of the finished cardigan. You decide if it's a flat lay or on a person. I would love to be able to share your pictures on my Instagram account. Please let me know if you are NOT interested in this. I will respect it.

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