Cardigan knitting

Model Parameters

• Bust = 88–90 cm

• Height = 165 cm

Yarn

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  • 70% rabbit down

  • 30% nylon

  • 25 g = 160 m

  • Color: 01 white

• Knitting with 2 threads

  • Total thickness: 100 g = 320 m

Yarn Consumption

Knitting Density (Pattern "Honeycomb")

10 × 10 cm = 16 stitches × 44 rows
(yarn overs not counted)

Needles

• 120 cm (beginning of work)

• 60 cm (back and front panels)

• 40 cm (sleeve base)

• 23 cm or circular (sleeves closer to the cuff)

Important!
Choose needles based on density, not number. The author knits very loosely, using size 3. If your density is different:

• more stitches in 10 cm → thicker needles

• fewer stitches → thinner needles

Gauge Swatch

1. Knit 12–15 cm.

2. Wash.

3. Count stitches and rows:

   • Stitches – without yarn overs.

   • Rows – along the edge stitches.

4. Adjust needle size for the desired density.

Beginning Work

1. Cast on 241 stitches using the Italian method (or another method that allows closing stitches for ribbing).

2. Knit 2 rows of hollow ribbing:

   • Knit the knit stitches.

   • Purl stitches – slip with the yarn in front.

3. Next – patent ribbing:

   • 1 row (purl): slip purl stitches with a yarn over, knit the knit stitches.

   • 2 row (knit): knit the stitch with the yarn over together as knit, purl stitches – as they are.

4. Knit 6 cm (27 rows) of ribbing.

Marker Placement and Short Rows

• Start shaping the right front panel.

• Short rows: in each row add 3 stitches until you have 92 stitches.

• Next – join the stitches of the back and left front panel.

• Again short rows on the left front panel (69 rows).

• After this – back yoke:

  • First series of increases every 4 stitches

  • Second series of increases every 6 stitches

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Back

1. Knit 58 rows (size A) or 68 rows (size B)

2. Then increase by 1 stitch at the end of each row (5 or 8 from each side).

3. Then 132 or 124 rows straight.

4. Ribbing:

   • 26–28 rows

   • 2 rows of hollow ribbing

   • Closure using the Italian method

Front Panels

1. Start the right one with a knit row.

2. According to the pattern – leave 24(27) stitches for the future sleeve.

3. At the end of each row knit 2 stitches together to shape the armhole.

4. Cast on stitches for ribbing at the bottom of the front panel:

   • 52–54 stitches (size A) or 68–70 stitches (size B)

   • Ribbing 26–28 rows

   • Hollow ribbing 2 rows

   • Closure

Similarly – for the left front panel, but start with a purl row.

Sleeves

1. Cast on stitches at the armhole:

   • Size A: ~70 stitches

   • Size B: ~80 stitches

2. Pattern "Honeycomb" in the round:

   • Knit purl rows differently: slip single stitches with yarn over, double stitches – purl.

3. Sleeve tapering:

   • 6 times every 6th row

   • 5 times every 12th row

   • 4 times every 16th row

4. Sleeve length:

   • 150–155 rows (adjust according to height)

5. Cuff:

   • Ribbing 26–28 rows

   • Hollow ribbing 2 rows

   • Closure

Elastic Thread at the Neckline

• The secret of the garment: insert elastic thread at the back neckline to reduce stretching.

• The video shows how to incorporate it.

Finishing

• Sew the side seams (recommended to add sewing thread for strength).

• Sew the bottom of the front panels.

• Hide the ends of the threads.

The cardigan is ready!

Wear it with pleasure
With love for knitting