MATERIAL
YARN = “Aran Tweed” by “Laines du Nord“50/90 m Color cod 2: 9 (10, 11) balls
NEEDLES = 5 mm
OTHER = stitch markers, tapestry needle, 7 buttons.
SAMPLE
18 stitches and 25 rows = 10 X10 cm in stocking st. with needles 5 mm. Adjust the needles size if it’s needed to achieve the correct gauge.
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ABBREVIATIONS
RS = right side;
WS = wrong side;
K = knit;
P = purl;
st(s) = stitch(es);
SM = stitch marker;
SMc = stitch marker that mark the chart;
sSM = slip SM;
K2tog = knit 2 sts together;
SKP = slip 1, K1, pass slipped st. over.
m1 = make one by picking up one a loop between two stitches and knitting into the back of the new stitch.
2/2 rc: (left cable) = Slip 2 stitches on cable needle, hold in back, K2, K2 from cable needle.
2/2 lc: (left cable) = Slip 2 stitches on cable needle, hold in front, K2, K2 from cable needle.
1/1 lc: (left cable) = Slip 1 stitches on cable needle, hold in front, K1, K1 from cable needle.
rep **= repeat from * to *
NOTES
Read Charts for bottom up; on RS (odd numbers) read from right to left, on WS (even number) from left to right.
This project is worked back and forth from the top down with raglan sleeves. Use 2 different colors for the 2 types of stitch markers to avoid getting confused.
MEASURES
SIZES S (M, L)
MEASURES OF THE FINISHED GARMENT:
Size in photos M
Bust circumference 108 cm
Total length: 53 cm
Length from underarm to hem: 33 cm
Sleeve length: 47 cm
xUpper sleeve circumference: 32 cm
POINTS USED
2/2 rib st.: Row 1: * K2, P2* rep ** to the end. Row 2: work sts as they appear.
INSTRUCTIONS
With needles 5 mm cast on 88 (98, 108) sts. Work back and forth.
Work 2 rows in stocking st.
Place SM as follows:
Row 3 (RS): K14(16, 18) (front), place SM, K4, place SM, K4(6, 8) (sleeve), place SM, K4, place SM, K11(12, 13), place SMc, K14, place SMc, K 11 (12, 13), [back], place SM, K4, place SM, K4(6, 8) (sleeve), place SM, K4, place SM, K14 (16, 18) (front).
Row 4 (WS): P to SM, sSM, K1, P2, K1, sSM, P to SM, sSM, K1, P2, K1, sSM, P to SMc, K2, P4, K2, P4, K2, slip SMc, P to SM, pMP, K1, P2, K1, sSM, P to SM, sSM, K1, P2, K1, sSM, P to the end.
Start the increases for sleeves, back and fronts as follows:
Row 5 (RS): Kto SM, m1, sSM, CHART A, sSM, m1, K to SM, m1, sSM, CHART A, sSM, m1, K to SMc, CHART B, K to SM, m1, sSM, CHART A, sSM, m1, K to SM, m1, sSM, CHART A, sSM, m1, K to the end.
(8 sts increased)
Row 6 (WS): P to SM, sSM, CHART A, sSM, P to SM, sSM, CHART A , sSM, P to SMc, CHART B, P to SM, sSM, CHART A, sSM, P to SM, sSM, CHART A, sSM, P to the end.
Repeat Rows 5 and 6 another 22 (23, 24 ) times
[sts on needles: 272 (290, 308) ]
Now place the sts for each sleeve onto holder or scrap yarn as follows:
RS: K to SM, remove SM, K4, place the next 50 (54, 58) onto holder or scrap yarn (sleeve), cast on 4 (6, 8) sts for underarm, remove SM, K4, remove SM, K to SM, remove SM, K4, remove SM, place the next 50 (54, 58) onto holder or scrap yarn (sleeve), cast on 4 (6, 8) sts for underarm, remove SM, K4, remove SM, K to the end
WS: P to SMc, CHART B, P to the end.
Work the body of the cardigan
Body sts: 180 (194, 208)
Work 20 rows in stocking st. as follows:
RS rows: K to SMc, SCHEMA B, K to the end.
WS rows: P to SMc, SCHEMA B, P to the end.
Start working CHARTS at sides as follows:
RS rows: K4, CHART C (8 sts), K to SMc, CHART B, K to 12 sts before end, CHART D (8 sts), K4.
WS rows: P4, CHART D (8 sts), P to SMc, CHART B, P to 12 sts before end, CHART C (8 sts), P4.
Continue working this way for the next 28 cm.
Hem
Rows 1 - 16: work in 2/2 rib st. as follows:
RS: * K2, P2 * rep ** to the end
WS: work sts as they appear.
Cast off all sts.
SLEEVE (X2)
Work in rounds.
Slip the 50 (54, 58) held stitches from holder to 5 mm circular needles (using the short cable or DPNs if you prefer); pick up and knit 4 (6, 8) underarm sts.
Place SM in the center of the underarm sts and work in the round. 54 (60, 66) sts.
Round 1: K
Round 2: K2tog, K to the end. 53 (59, 65) sts.
Knit 4 rounds
Decrease round: K1, K2tog, K to 2 sts before end, SKP. 51 (57, 63) sts.
Knit 5 rounds
Decrease round: K1, K2tog, K to 2 sts before end, SKP. 49 (55, 61) sts.
Knit 16 rounds
Decrease round: K1, K2tog, K to 2 sts before end, SKP. 47 (53, 59) sts.
Work in stocking st (K all rounds) until sleeve measures about 30 from underarm.
Next round: K and decrease evenly 7 (9, 11) sts (K2tog).40 (44, 48) sts
Cuff
Rounds 1 - 14: work in 2/2 rib st: *K2, P2 * rep ** to the end
Cast off all sts.
Make the second sleeve.
CENTRAL EDGES
Left side
With 5 mm needles pick up and knit 100 (102, 104) sts along the left central edge.
Work 10 rows in 2/2 rib st as follows:
Row 1: *K2, P2 * rep ** to the end.
Row 2: work sts as they appear
Cast off all sts,
Right side
With 5 mm needles pick up and knit 100 (102, 104) sts along the right central edge.
Work 10 rows in 2/2 rib st and on Row 3 work 7 buttonholes evenly.
Cast off all sts,
NECK
With 5 mm needles pick up and knit 100 (110, 120) sts along the neck.
Work 18 rows in 2/2 rib st as follows:
Row 1: *K2, P2 * rep ** to the end.
Row 2: work sts as they appear
Cast off all sts,
Sew the buttons in correspondence of the buttonholes.
Weave in all ends, wash and block garment carefully.
ARAN SCHOOL JACKET
MATERIAL
YARN = “Aran Tweed” by “Laines du Nord“50/90 m Color cod 2: 9 (10, 11) balls
NEEDLES = 5 mm
OTHER = stitch markers, tapestry needle, 7 buttons.
SAMPLE
18 stitches and 25 rows = 10 X10 cm in stocking st. with needles 5 mm. Adjust the needles size if it’s needed to achieve the correct gauge.
SHARE
ABBREVIATIONS
RS = right side;
WS = wrong side;
K = knit;
P = purl;
st(s) = stitch(es);
SM = stitch marker;
SMc = stitch marker that mark the chart;
sSM = slip SM;
K2tog = knit 2 sts together;
SKP = slip 1, K1, pass slipped st. over.
m1 = make one by picking up one a loop between two stitches and knitting into the back of the new stitch.
2/2 rc: (left cable) = Slip 2 stitches on cable needle, hold in back, K2, K2 from cable needle.
2/2 lc: (left cable) = Slip 2 stitches on cable needle, hold in front, K2, K2 from cable needle.
1/1 lc: (left cable) = Slip 1 stitches on cable needle, hold in front, K1, K1 from cable needle.
rep **= repeat from * to *
NOTES
Read Charts for bottom up; on RS (odd numbers) read from right to left, on WS (even number) from left to right.
This project is worked back and forth from the top down with raglan sleeves. Use 2 different colors for the 2 types of stitch markers to avoid getting confused.
MEASURES
SIZES S (M, L)
MEASURES OF THE FINISHED GARMENT:
Size in photos M
Bust circumference 108 cm
Total length: 53 cm
Length from underarm to hem: 33 cm
Sleeve length: 47 cm
xUpper sleeve circumference: 32 cm
POINTS USED
2/2 rib st.: Row 1: * K2, P2* rep ** to the end. Row 2: work sts as they appear.
INSTRUCTIONS
With needles 5 mm cast on 88 (98, 108) sts. Work back and forth.
Work 2 rows in stocking st.
Place SM as follows:
Row 3 (RS): K14(16, 18) (front), place SM, K4, place SM, K4(6, 8) (sleeve), place SM, K4, place SM, K11(12, 13), place SMc, K14, place SMc, K 11 (12, 13), [back], place SM, K4, place SM, K4(6, 8) (sleeve), place SM, K4, place SM, K14 (16, 18) (front).
Row 4 (WS): P to SM, sSM, K1, P2, K1, sSM, P to SM, sSM, K1, P2, K1, sSM, P to SMc, K2, P4, K2, P4, K2, slip SMc, P to SM, pMP, K1, P2, K1, sSM, P to SM, sSM, K1, P2, K1, sSM, P to the end.
Start the increases for sleeves, back and fronts as follows:
Row 5 (RS): Kto SM, m1, sSM, CHART A, sSM, m1, K to SM, m1, sSM, CHART A, sSM, m1, K to SMc, CHART B, K to SM, m1, sSM, CHART A, sSM, m1, K to SM, m1, sSM, CHART A, sSM, m1, K to the end.
(8 sts increased)
Row 6 (WS): P to SM, sSM, CHART A, sSM, P to SM, sSM, CHART A , sSM, P to SMc, CHART B, P to SM, sSM, CHART A, sSM, P to SM, sSM, CHART A, sSM, P to the end.
Repeat Rows 5 and 6 another 22 (23, 24 ) times
[sts on needles: 272 (290, 308) ]
Now place the sts for each sleeve onto holder or scrap yarn as follows:
RS: K to SM, remove SM, K4, place the next 50 (54, 58) onto holder or scrap yarn (sleeve), cast on 4 (6, 8) sts for underarm, remove SM, K4, remove SM, K to SM, remove SM, K4, remove SM, place the next 50 (54, 58) onto holder or scrap yarn (sleeve), cast on 4 (6, 8) sts for underarm, remove SM, K4, remove SM, K to the end
WS: P to SMc, CHART B, P to the end.
Work the body of the cardigan
Body sts: 180 (194, 208)
Work 20 rows in stocking st. as follows:
RS rows: K to SMc, SCHEMA B, K to the end.
WS rows: P to SMc, SCHEMA B, P to the end.
Start working CHARTS at sides as follows:
RS rows: K4, CHART C (8 sts), K to SMc, CHART B, K to 12 sts before end, CHART D (8 sts), K4.
WS rows: P4, CHART D (8 sts), P to SMc, CHART B, P to 12 sts before end, CHART C (8 sts), P4.
Continue working this way for the next 28 cm.
Hem
Rows 1 - 16: work in 2/2 rib st. as follows:
RS: * K2, P2 * rep ** to the end
WS: work sts as they appear.
Cast off all sts.
SLEEVE (X2)
Work in rounds.
Slip the 50 (54, 58) held stitches from holder to 5 mm circular needles (using the short cable or DPNs if you prefer); pick up and knit 4 (6, 8) underarm sts.
Place SM in the center of the underarm sts and work in the round. 54 (60, 66) sts.
Round 1: K
Round 2: K2tog, K to the end. 53 (59, 65) sts.
Knit 4 rounds
Decrease round: K1, K2tog, K to 2 sts before end, SKP. 51 (57, 63) sts.
Knit 5 rounds
Decrease round: K1, K2tog, K to 2 sts before end, SKP. 49 (55, 61) sts.
Knit 16 rounds
Decrease round: K1, K2tog, K to 2 sts before end, SKP. 47 (53, 59) sts.
Work in stocking st (K all rounds) until sleeve measures about 30 from underarm.
Next round: K and decrease evenly 7 (9, 11) sts (K2tog).40 (44, 48) sts
Cuff
Rounds 1 - 14: work in 2/2 rib st: *K2, P2 * rep ** to the end
Cast off all sts.
Make the second sleeve.
CENTRAL EDGES
Left side
With 5 mm needles pick up and knit 100 (102, 104) sts along the left central edge.
Work 10 rows in 2/2 rib st as follows:
Row 1: *K2, P2 * rep ** to the end.
Row 2: work sts as they appear
Cast off all sts,
Right side
With 5 mm needles pick up and knit 100 (102, 104) sts along the right central edge.
Work 10 rows in 2/2 rib st and on Row 3 work 7 buttonholes evenly.
Cast off all sts,
NECK
With 5 mm needles pick up and knit 100 (110, 120) sts along the neck.
Work 18 rows in 2/2 rib st as follows:
Row 1: *K2, P2 * rep ** to the end.
Row 2: work sts as they appear
Cast off all sts,
Sew the buttons in correspondence of the buttonholes.
Weave in all ends, wash and block garment carefully.