Knit Envelope Cardigan
The Knit Envelope Cardigan is an easy pattern featuring a shawl collar and textured stitch. The worsted weight yarn gives this knitted cardigan warmth without excess bulk. Fold yourself up in this dreamy design and you will not be disappointed. The easy knit cardigan pattern has instructions for multiple sizes as well as a chart in order to help you visualize each step. Casual cardigans such as this envelope style are ideal for multiple occasions. You can dress this neutral knit sweater up or down and the natural yarn goes with a variety of pieces already in your wardrobe.
Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge20 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.
Finished SizeTo fit bust measurement: Extra-Small/Small/Medium 28-38" [71-96.5 cm] Large/XL/2XL 40-48" [101.5-122 cm] 3/4/5 X-Large 54-62" [137-157.5 cm]
Materials List
- Patons® Classic Wool Worsted™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 210 yds/192 m) - Natural Mix (00229), XS/S/M - 5 balls, L/XL/2XL - 6 balls, 3/4/5 XL - 7 balls
- Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting circular knitting needle 36" [91.5 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch marker
Instructions
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
Front
Cast on 79 (87-97) sts. **Do not join. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows (K1. P1) ribbing for 3" [7.5 cm], ending on a WS row. **
Proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). K1. (P1. K1) 7 times. PM. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: (K1. P1) to marker. Slm. (P1. K1) 7 times. P1.
3rd row: K1. (P1. K1) 7 times. Slm. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
4th row: (P1. K1) to marker. Slm. (P1. K1) 7 times. P1.
5th row: K1. (P1. K1) 7 times. Slm. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row.
6th row: (K1. P1) to marker. Slm. (P1. K1) 7 times. P1.
Rep last 4 rows Irish Moss St and Rib pat until 5 (6½-7)" [12.5 (16.5- 18) cm] total length, ending on a WS row.
Shape Collar: Next row: (RS). Rib to marker. M1. Slm. Pat to end of row. Work 3 rows even in pat, taking inc sts into ribbing.
Rep last 4 rows 19 times more. 99 (107-117) sts.
Cont even until 37 (42½-45)" [94 (108-114.5) cm] total length, ending on a WS row.
Next row: (RS). Pat to 2 sts before marker. K2tog. Slm. Pat to end of row. Work 3 rows even in pat.
Rep last 4 rows 19 times more. 79 (87-97) sts. PM at end of last row. Cont even in pat until work from marker measures 2 (3½-4)" [5 (9- 10) cm], ending on a WS row.
Work 3" [7.5 cm] in (K1. P1) ribbing, ending on a RS row. Cast off in ribbing.
Back
Cast on 159 (179-195) sts. Work from ** to ** as given for Front. Proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd and 3rd rows: P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row.
4th row: K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 4 rows Irish Moss St pat until 13 (14-14)" [33 (35.5-35.5) cm], total length, ending on a WS row. Cast off in pat.
Finishing
Center top edge of Back along straight side edge of Front and sew tog. Sew side 3" [7.5 cm] ribbing edges of Front and Back tog at each side, leaving seam open above ribbing to form armholes. (See Diagram)
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Abbreviations
- Dec
- Decrease(ing)
- Inc
- Increase(ing)
- K
- Knit
- K2tog
- Knit next 2 stitches together
- P
- Purl
- M1
- Make 1 stitch by picking up horizontal loop lying before next stitch and knitting into back of loop
- PM
- Place marker
- RS
- Right side
- Slm
- Slip marker
- WS
- Wrong side