Have you ever thought about knitting a cardigan using cotton tape? If your answer is no, well then, read on and be ready to have a change of heart.
In fact, the pattern that we are presenting to you today is an openwork cardigan. Long, oversized and therefore with a loose fit. It is fun to knit, using large needles of 15 mm. With a game played of full and empty spaces. A game of points that gives the garment lightness, but also substance.
It is knitted flat from the bottom up in a single piece up to the underarm, then we continue with three separate parts, two pieces at front and one piece at the back. The sleeves are instead taken in the round and worked from the shoulder to the cuff. It is enjoyable and quick to make.
Perfect over a t-shirt and long skirt, as seen here. But we can also see it being worn over a slim-fitting suit. Or even with a pair of shorts.
The 100% cotton Stromboli tape renders the piece truly original and pleasant to wear.
GAUGE
10 cm x 10 cm / 4” x 4”
7 stitches and 12 rows
STITCHES USES
Knit
Purl
Garter stitch:
all rows are knitted
Stockinette stitch:
1 row is knitted and 1 row purled.
Spike stitch:
row1: knit 1 and Yarn over needle 1 for the entire row
row2: work all the stitches by dropping the yarn overs (the number of stitches on the needles does not change).
SIZE
M
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Easy
METHOD
This cardigan is worked flat from bottom to top in a single piece up to the underarm, with circular needles to make room for all the stitches. The upper part is worked in 3 separate pieces: the back and the two front pieces which will then be sewn together to the shoulders. The sleeves are worked in the round from the shoulder.
With needles n° 15 EU / 19 US cast on 61 stitches.
Knit 4 rows in garter stitch, i.e. all rows knit.
Follow diagram A as follows:
Round 1
Right side: knit 5 garter stitches, 1 stockinette stitch, DIAGRAM A, 1 stockinette stitch, 5 garter stitches
Wrong side: knit 5 garter stitches, 1 stockinette stitch, DIAGRAM A, 1 stockinette stitch, 5 garter stitches.
Knit like this until diagram A is finished.
At this point the project is divided into 3 parts (2 front and back).
Only knit on the first 13 stitches you have on needles.
Follow pattern A, until row 24, as follows:
Right side: knit 5 garter stitches, 1 stockinette stitch, DIAGRAM A (7 stitches)
Wrong side: DIAGRAM A (7 stitches), 1 stockinette stitch, 5 garter stitches.
Knit 4 rows in stockinette stitch as follows:
Right side: 5 garter stitches and knit 8
Wrong side: purl 8 and 5 garter stitches.
Leave these stitches and knit the back.
Now knit over the next 35 stitches on the needles to form the back.
Follow SCHEME A up to row 24 as follows:
Right side: follow diagram A, 35 stitches
Wrong side: follow diagram A, 35 stitches.
Work 4 rows in stockinette stitch as follows:
Right side: work 13 stockinette stitches, 9 garter stitches and 13 stockinette stitches
Wrong side: work 13 stockinette stitches, 9 garter stitches and 13 stockinette stitches.
Last row: knit 13 stitches, close 9 stitches, knit 13 stitches.
Knit on the last 13 stitches with circular needle size 15 EU / 19 US starting from the right side of the piece.
Follow SCHEME A until row 24 as follows:
Right side: follow DIAGRAM A (7 stitches), 1 stockinette stitch, 5 garter stitches
Wrong side: 5 garter stitches, 1 stockinette stitch, diagram A, 7 stitches.
Knit 4 rows in stockinette stitch as follows:
Right side: knit 8, 5 garter stitches
Wrong side: 5 garter stitches, stockinette stitch 8.
Leave these stitches.
For the shoulders, make an invisible seam, the 13 of the two from front to back.
The sleaves are worked in the round.
With needles No. 5 EU / 8 US Pick up 28 stitches along the armhole, insert the marker at the beginning of the round in the underarm and knit in the round.
Follow DIAGRAM B (sleaves).
Softly close all the stitches.
Repeat for the 2nd sleave.
Insert all threads, wash and fix the garment.
If you liked creating the openwork cardigan and you enjoy to knitting, then we suggest you also read all the tutorials dedicated to those who knit with needles, allow yourself to be inspired.
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