Knit cardigan

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Sizes: XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL).
Final cardigan bust circumference: 98.5 (106.5, 115, 123)(132, 140.5, 149)(157, 165.5 cm).
Recommended ease: 10–20 cm.
The cardigan shown in the photo is size XS, with a bust ease of 16.5 cm.

Yarn: The cardigan in the photo is knitted in IN TWO STRANDS (1 strand of fine merino wool containing cashmere Lamana Milano + 1 strand of fine mohair Lamana Premia).
Lamana Milano (90% merino wool superfine, 10% cashmere; 180 m in 25 g),
960 (1080, 1200, 1275)(1395, 1475, 1635)(1755, 1875) m

TOGETHER WITH
Lamana Premia (60% super-kid mohair, 40% silk; 300 m in 25 g),
985 (1105, 1230, 1310)(1435, 1515, 1680)(1805, 1925) m

The pink cardigan in the photo is knitted from Lamana Milano in the shade “40 Old Pink” + Lamana Premia in the shade “72 Cherry Blossom”.
The light-pink cardigan is knitted from Lamana Milano in the shade “62 Rose Quartz” + Lamana Premia in the shade “62 Rose Quartz”.
You can also use mohair yarn with sequins in a combination of 1 strand of fingering-weight merino wool + 1 strand of sequined mohair or mohair Lace.

Gauge:
19 stitches × 26.5 rounds / circular rounds = 10 cm × 10 cm in broken rib, needles 4 mm, after blocking.
20 stitches × 28.5 rounds / circular rounds = 10 cm × 10 cm, textured pattern (Scheme A), needles 4 mm, after blocking.
28 stitches × 30 rounds / circular rounds = 10 cm × 10 cm, in 1×1 rib, needles 3 mm, after blocking.

If necessary, select needles of a different size to obtain the specified gauge.

Needles and other tools:
Circular needles 3 mm with a cable length of 60 cm (for the neckline band and cuffs).
Circular needles 3.5 mm with a cable length of 60–100 cm (for the body bottom ribbing).
Circular needles 4 mm with a cable length of 60–100 cm (for the body and sleeves).
Straight needles 3 mm for Italian cast-on (optional).

Choose the type of needles for cuffs and sleeves based on your preferences for knitting small parts in the round: double-pointed needles, short circulars, or long circulars for the Magic Loop method.

You will also need an extra needle, stitch markers, 4 detachable markers, stitch holders or waste yarn.

Buttons: 4–5 buttons, 13–15 mm in diameter (for XS–L sizes, 4 buttons are recommended; for XL–5XL sizes, 5 buttons), a needle with a large eye, 2 needles 4 mm for the bottom and top buttonholes.

CARDIGAN CONSTRUCTION:
The cardigan is knitted seamless, top-down, starting from a 1×1 rib at the neckline. Next, the shoulder line (yoke) is formed, then the raglan line is worked, after which the garment is knitted with the body and sleeves separately.

Stitches for the sleeves are placed on stitch holders, then the cardigan body is knitted to the bottom, and then the sleeves are knitted in rounds to the bottom.

The lace pattern with cables is presented as charts. When working turning rows, read the chart as: RS rows (odd rows) — right to left, WS rows (even rows) — left to right. When knitting in the round, the chart is read as: all round rows right to left.

The fronts' plackets are worked simultaneously with the yoke and body of the cardigan. The instructions provide a certain rhythm for placing the buttonholes, but you can recalculate the distance between buttonholes depending on your preferences. This may be relevant if you change the cardigan length relative to the given values. It is best to place the last buttonhole approximately halfway up the height of the bottom ribbing.

If you recalculate the number of rows between buttonholes, use the formula (substituting the length in cm):

Number of rows between buttonholes = [(Cardigan length in cm minus 2 cm) × rows per 10 cm (refer to the gauge in Scheme A)] / [10 × (number of buttons minus 1)]

Note: The length of the fronts (measured along the placket) is about 2 cm shorter than the length of the cardigan at the center back, so the formula uses (Cardigan length in cm minus 2 cm).

Final cardigan measurements

Sizes: XS (S, M, L)(XL, 2XL, 3XL)(4XL, 5XL)

A. Cardigan circumference at bust line
B. Cardigan circumference at hip line
C. Width of the front placket
D. Sleeve length
E. Cuff circumference
F. Cuff circumference
G. Cardigan length along center back
H. Yoke height at center back
I. Bodice height from underarm to bottom ribbing
J. Bottom rib height

Final measurement values (in cm)

Size	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J
XS	98.5	—	44 (for all sizes)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
S	106.5	—	2 cm (for all sizes)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

(Next comes the values table — I reproduce it in full as in the image:)

	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL	4XL	5XL
A	98.5	106.5	115	123.5	132	140.5	149	157	165.5
B	—	44 (for all sizes)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
C	—	2 cm (for all sizes)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
D	34	38.5	42.5	45	47	51	55	59.5	—
E	40.5	43	43	43	41.5	41.5	40	—	—
F	22	22	22	22	24.5	26.5	28.5	30.5	—
G	56	58	62	64.5	68	68.5	69.5	—	—
H	22.5	25	26.5	28.5	29.5	31.5	34.5	—	—
I	27.5	26.5	27.5	27.5	30	31	31.5	30	—
J	5 cm (for all sizes)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Abbreviations and acronyms:
RS / WS = right side / wrong side
st = stitch
knit / purl = knit stitch / purl stitch
lzs = knit stitch through the back loop (twisted knit stitch)
2 sts together-knitwise / 2 sts together-purlwise = knit two stitches together as knit / as purl (one stitch decreased)
ssk = slip 1 stitch as if to knit, slip another stitch as if to knit, return both stitches to the left needle, orient them, and knit them together through the back loop (one stitch decreased)

ssi = slip 1 stitch as if to knit, slip another stitch as if to knit, return both stitches to the left needle oriented, and knit them together as a 2-stitch decrease through the back loop of the stitch (1 stitch decreased)

ЦДУ = central double decrease: slip 2 stitches together from left to right (as if to knit them as a 2-knit), knit 1, pass the two slipped stitches over the knitted stitch (2 stitches decreased)

сн-нпр = slip stitch as purl with the yarn in front of the work.
сн-нзр = slip stitch as purl with the yarn behind the work.

ППП = increase by 1 stitch with a right-leaning: lift the loop between stitches with the left needle, inserting the needle from the back, and knit it through the front loop of the stitch.
ППЛ = increase by 1 stitch with a left-leaning: lift the loop between stitches with the left needle, inserting the needle from the front, and knit it through the back loop of the stitch.

Укор.Ряд / Круг.Ряд = short row / round row
п/р = turn the work
ДП = double stitch (used in German short-row technique)
лДП / иДП = knit the DP through both legs as a knit stitch / as a purl stitch (see explanations in the section «Special Techniques. German Short Rows»).

М / Мкр = marker / marker for the beginning of the round
ПМ = place marker
сМ = remove marker
1/1-Л = cable of 2 stitches to the left: slip 1 stitch onto a cable needle in front of the work, knit 1, then knit 1 from the cable needle.
1/1-П = cable of 2 stitches to the right: slip 1 stitch onto a cable needle behind the work, knit 1, then knit 1 from the cable needle.

1/1-Л = cable of 2 stitches to the left: slip 1 stitch onto a cable needle in front of the work, knit 1 from the left needle, then knit 1 from the cable needle.
1/1-П = cable of 2 stitches to the right: slip 1 stitch onto a cable needle behind the work, knit 1 from the left needle, then knit 1 from the cable needle.
2/2-Л = cable of 4 stitches to the left: slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle in front of the work, knit 2 from the left needle, then knit 2 from the cable needle.
2/2-П = cable of 4 stitches to the right: slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle behind the work, knit 2 from the left needle, then knit 2 from the cable needle.

Special Techniques and Methods

German short rows.
In knit rows: take the number of stitches indicated in the description, turn the work, bring the yarn forward, slip the first stitch as if to purl, bring the yarn over the needle to the back and pull (this creates a double stitch = DP).
In purl rows: knit the number of stitches indicated in the description, turn the work, bring the yarn forward, slip the first stitch as if to purl, bring the yarn over the needle to the back and pull (this creates a double stitch = DP).

Working double stitches: when working a double stitch, count it as one stitch, knitting through both legs of the DP in a knit row (lDP) or through both legs of the DP in a purl row (iDP).

To tubular-cast off stitches, do the following:

Insert the needle through the first two stitches on the left needle from left to right, pull the yarn through these stitches and slip them off the left needle.
Insert the needle through the second stitch on the left needle from right to left, pull the yarn through it.
Insert the needle through the first stitch on the left needle from right to left, pull the yarn through it, slip this stitch off the left needle.
Bring the needle behind the work and insert it in the gap between the first and second stitches on the left needle. Then insert the needle into the second stitch from left to right, pull the yarn through it.
Insert the needle through the first stitch from left to right, pull the yarn through it and slip this stitch off the left needle.
Repeat steps 2–5 until 3 stitches remain on the left needle.
Insert the needle through the last 2 stitches on the left needle from right to left, pull the yarn through them, then repeat step 3.
Insert the needle through the last 2 stitches as if to knit and slip them off the left needle.

BROKEN RIBBING.

Broken rib in turning rows:

Working broken rib on the right side from the raglan line:
Row 1 (RS): 3 knit, 1 purl; repeat – until the last 3 stitches, 3 knit.
Row 2 (WS): purl stitches.

Repeat Rows 1–2.

Broken rib on the left side from the raglan line:
Row 1 (RS): 1 purl, 3 knit; repeat – until the last 3 stitches, 3 knit.
Row 2 (WS): purl stitches.

Repeat Rows 1–2.

BROKEN RIBBING IN CIRCULAR ROWS:
Circular Row 1: 3 knit, 1 purl; repeat – until the last 3 stitches, 3 knit.
Circular Row 2: 1 knit, 3 purl; repeat – until the last 3 stitches, 1 knit.

Repeat Circular Rows 1–2.

Note:
When increases are made for shaping the raglan, the rows/circular rows of broken rib will not always begin/end with a full repeat (3 knit, 1 purl) or (1 purl, 3 knit). Be careful!

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK.

Number of stitches (rows, lengths of pieces) for different sizes is indicated according to the size sequence at the top of the size chart: XS (S, M, L)(XL, 2XL, 3XL)(4XL, 5XL). If a single value is given, it fits all sizes.

The cardigan is knitted in two strands: 1 strand of merino wool fingering weight + 1 strand of mohair on silk lace weight.

HOW TO MAKE BUTTONHOLES

You will need to make a total of 6 (6, 6, 6)(7, 7)(7, 7) buttonholes in RS rows, in every 28 (28, 30, 30)(28, 28, 30)(30, 30, 30)-th row after the first buttonhole (the first buttonhole will be worked on the neckline band).

Row for buttonhole (RS):
{1 сн-нзр, 1 лиц}, (1 изн, 1 лиц) × 3 times, see, knit as established, up to the last 8 stitches, knit, (1 изн, 1 лиц, ссл, накид, 1 лиц, 1 изн), {1 сн-нзр, 1 лиц}.

Next Row (WS):
{1 сн-нпр, 1 изн}, (1 лиц, 1 изн) × 3 times, knit as established, up to the last 8 stitches, knit, (1 изн, 1 лиц) × 3 times, {1 сн-нпр, 1 изн}.

NECKLINE BAND.

Cast on in the Italian method, with 3 mm needles (for convenience you may use straight 3 mm needles to cast on stitches by the Italian method) 129 stitches + 2 edge stitches (one edge stitch at each end of the row).

In total, 131 stitches will be cast on, including 2 edge stitches.

First, work several establishing rows of double stockinette (in the first row the knit stitches are worked as twisted knit – lzs, to avoid twisting the stitch. Be careful!).

Setup Row 1 (WS): {1 сн-нпр, 1 изн}, (1 лиц, 1 сн-нпр) × 3 times, PM, 1 лзс, (1 сн-нпр, 1 изн) – to PM, PM, (1 изн, 1 лзс) × 3 times, {1 сн-нпр, 1 изн}.

Setup Row 2 (RS): {1 сн-нзр, 1 лиц}, (1 изн, 1 сн-нзр) × 3 times, knit to cm, PM, 1 knit, (1 изн, 1 сн-нзр) – to cm, PM, (1 knit, 1 сн-нзр) × 3 times, {1 сн-нзр, 1 лиц}.

(1 лиц, 1 сн-нпр) — to the last 8 stitches, cm, (1 лиц, 1 сн-нпр) × 3 times, {1 сн-нзр, 1 лиц}.

Setup Row 3 (WS): {1 сн-нпр, 1 изн}, (1 knit, 1 сн-нпр) × 3 times, cm, 1 knit, (1 knit, 1 сн-нпр) — to the last 8 stitches, cm, (1 knit, 1 сн-нпр) × 3 times, {1 сн-нпр, 1 изн}.

Further, knit the placket as follows:

Row 1 (RS): {1 сн-нзр, 1 лиц}, (1 изн, 1 лиц) × 3 times, cm, 1 изн, (1 лиц, 1 изн) — to the last 8 stitches, cm, (1 лиц, 1 изн) × 3 times, {1 сн-нзр, 1 лиц}.

Row 2 (WS): {1 сн-нпр, 1 изн}, (1 лиц, 1 изн) × 3 times, cm, 1 лиц, (1 изн, 1 лиц) — to the last 8 stitches, cm, (1 изн, 1 лиц) × 3 times, {1 сн-нпр, 1 изн}.

Row 3 (Buttonhole row, RS): {1 сн-нзр, 1 лиц}, (1 изн, 1 лиц) × 3 times, cm, 1 изн, (1 лиц, 1 изн, ссл, накид, 1 лиц, 1 изн, 1 лиц, 1 изн

PPL, 1 purl, p/r.

[25 stitches increased; 21 stitches for the left front, 17 stitches for the right front, 19 stitches for each sleeve, 48 stitches for the back, 4 stitches for each raglan, 8 stitches for each placket]

Note:
Knit the following short rows now with 4 mm needles, and keep the "leftover" stitches of the row on the smaller-size needles, as on a stitch holder.

⬜ — ЛС: knit stitches / ИС: purl stitches.

⬛ — ЛС: purl stitches / ИС: knit stitches.

— 2 вм.лиц (two stitches knitted together)

— ППЛ (increase 1 stitch with a left-leaning incline)

O — накид

— 2/2-Л (cable over 4 stitches to the left)

— ссл (slip, slip, knit - decrease to the left)
- ППП (increase 1 stitch with a right-leaning increase)

Укор.Ряд 2 (нет прибавок, ИС): ДП, 1 изн, см,

[1 лиц, 2 изн, 1 лиц], см (= реглан/ИС),
knit Row 2 Schemes A, cm,
[1 лиц, 2 изн, 1 лиц], cm (= реглан/ИС)*,
knit Row 2 Schemes B, cm,
repeat from * to *,
1 изн, 1 лиц, п/р.

Укор.Ряд 3 (прибавки, ЛС): ДП, 1 лиц, ППЛ, см,

[1 изн, 1/1-Л, 1 изн], см (= реглан-A/ЛС),
knit Row 3 Schemes A, cm,
[1 изн, 1/1-Л, 1 изн], cm (= реглан-B/ЛС)*,
knit Row 3 Schemes B, cm,
repeat from * to *,
ППЛ, ПМ, 1 изн, накид, 2сл, [1изн, накид, 2 лиц, сл, иДП, накид, 1 лиц, 1 изн, 1 лиц, накид, 1 изн, 1 лиц,] х 3 раза, см, {1 сн-нпр, 1 лиц}.

[8 п. прибавлено; 22 п. для левой стороны переда, 18 п. для правой стороны переда, по 21 п. для каждого рукава, 50 п. для спинки. Note that the stitch counts for the front sides are given excluding the number of stitches for the plackets/plackets]

Chart A1.

Note:
Perform the second buttonhole in Row 25 (25, 27, 27)(25, 25, 27)(27, 27, 27) of Scheme A1.
Then continue to work the buttonholes in every 28 (28, 30, 30)(30, 30, 30)-th row.

— 2/2-П (cable over 4 stitches to the right)

🔸 Убавки / Категория 1 (for the sleeve cuff)
🔹 Убавки / Категория 2 (for the sleeve cuff)
🔺 Убавки / Категория 3 (for the sleeve cuff)
🔻 Убавки / Категория 4 (for the sleeve cuff)

START OF BROKEN RIBBING.

The previous section ended with Short Row 6.

Next you will start knitting broken rib sections between the pattern panels and the raglan stitch columns. The number of stitches in the broken rib sections will increase due to increases; new stitches will be incorporated into the broken rib pattern.

Note that the number of stitches in the broken rib sections is not shown separately; they are included in the stitch counts for the front, back and sleeve sections respectively.

Next Short Row (increases, ЛС):
DP, 2 together knitwise, 1 purl, 2 together knitwise, yarn over, 1 purl, ППЛ, ПМ, ППЛ, cm,

vвязите raglan-A/ЛС, as established, cm,
ППЛ, ПМ, вязите Row 1 Schemes A1, ПМ, ППП, cm (= sleeve),
вязите реглан-B/ЛС, as established, cm*,
ППП, ПМ, вязите Row 1 Schemes B1, ПМ, ППЛ, cm (= back),
повторите от * до *,
ППЛ, ПМ, 1 purl, yarn over, 2 slips, [1 purl, yarn over, 2 knit, slip, иДП, yarn over, 1 knit, 1 purl, 1 knit, yarn over, 1 purl] x 3 times, cm, {1 sn-npr, 1 knit}.

[8 stitches increased; 22 stitches for the left front, 18 stitches for the right front, 21 stitches for each sleeve, 50 stitches for the back. Note that the stitch counts for the front sides are given excluding the stitches for the plackets]

Chart A1.

Note:
Perform the second buttonhole in Row 25 (25, 27, 27)(25, 25, 27)(27, 27, 27) of Scheme A1.
Then continue to work the buttonholes in every 28 (28, 30, 30)(30, 30, 30)-th row.

— 2/2-P (cable over 4 stitches to the right)

🔸 Decreases / Category 1 (for the sleeve cuff)
🔹 Decreases / Category 2 (for the sleeve cuff)
🔺 Decreases / Category 3 (for the sleeve cuff)
🔻 Decreases / Category 4 (for the sleeve cuff)

[12 sts increased; 24 sts for each front side, 25 sts for each sleeve, 54 sts for the back.]

Next Row (no increases, WS):
{1 сн-нпр, 1 изн}, {1 knit, 1 purl} × 3 times, cm,
knit Raglan-A/WS, as established, cm,
knit Row 2 Chart A1, PM, knit Row 2 Chart B1, cm,
knit Raglan-B/WS, as established, cm*,
repeat from * to *,
{1 knit, 1 purl} × 3 times, {1 сн-нпр, 1 knit}, p/r.

INCREASES FOR SHAPING THE REGLAN.

INCREASE SECTION 1.

Next Row (increases, RS):
{1 сн-нпр, 1 knit}, {1 purl, 1 knit} × 3 times, cm, knit Row 3 Chart A1, cm,
knit Row 3 Chart B1, cm,
{1 purl, 1 knit} × 3 times, {1 сн-нпр, 1 knit}, p/r.

[8 sts increased; 25 sts for each front side, 27 sts for each sleeve, 56 sts for the back.]

Row 2 (no increases, WS):
{1 сн-нпр, 1 изн}, {1 knit, 1 purl} × 3 times, cm, knit Row 4 Chart A1, cm,
2 purl, cm,
knit Raglan/WS, as established, cm,
1 purl, cm, knit Row 4 Chart A1, cm, 2 purl, cm,
knit Raglan/WS, as established, cm*,
1 purl, cm, knit Row 4 Chart B1, cm, 2 purl, cm,
repeat from * to *,
1 purl, cm, knit Row 4 Chart A1, cm, {1 knit, 1 purl} × 3 times, {1 сн-нпр, 1 purl}.

Row 3 (increases, RS):
{1 сн-нпр, 1 knit}, 1 purl, 1 knit, cm, knit Raglan-A/RS, as established, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, knit sts to M, PPL, cm,
knit Raglan-B/RS, as established, cm*,
knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, knit sts to M, PPL, cm,
knit Raglan/RS, as established, cm,
knit the corresponding row of Chart B1, cm, knit sts to M, PPL, cm,
repeat from * to *,
PPL, knit sts to M, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, knit the placket as established.

[8 sts increased; 26 sts for each front side, 28 sts for each sleeve, 58 sts for the back.]

Row 4 (no increases, WS):
knit the placket as established, cm, knit Row 6 Chart A1, cm, 1 purl to M, cm,
knit Raglan/WS, as established, cm,
knit Row 6 Chart A1, cm, 1 purl to M, cm,
knit Raglan/WS, as established, cm*,
knit Row 6 Chart B1, cm, 1 purl to M, cm,
knit Raglan/WS, as established, cm,
knit Row 6 Chart A1, cm, 1 purl to M, cm,
knit the placket as established.

Next Row (increases, RS):
[8 sts increased; 27 sts for each front side, 29 sts for each sleeve, 60 sts for the back.]

Rows 5–6:
repeat Rows 3–4.

[8 sts increased; 27 sts for each front side, 31 sts for each sleeve, 60 sts for the back.]

Row 7 (increases, RS):
knit the placket as established, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, [3 knit, 1 purl], PPP, cm,

knit Raglan-A/RS, as established, cm,
PPP, [1 purl, 3 knit], cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, [3 knit, 1 purl], PPP, cm,
knit Raglan-B/RS, as established, cm*,
PPP, [1 purl, 3 knit], cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart B1, cm, [3 knit, 1 purl], PPP, cm,
repeat from * to *,
PPP, [1 purl, 3 knit], cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, knit the placket as established.

[8 sts increased; 28 sts for each front side, 33 sts for each sleeve, 62 sts for the back.]

Row 8 (no increases, WS):
repeat Row 4.

Row 9 (increases, RS): knit the placket as established, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, knit broken rib to M, PCP, cm

knit Raglan-A/RS, as established, cm,
PCP, knit broken rib to M, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, knit Raglan-B/RS, as established, cm*,
PCP, knit broken rib to M, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart B1, cm, knit broken rib to M, PCP, cm,
repeat from * to *,
PCP, knit broken rib to M, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, knit the placket, as established.

[8 sts increased; 29 sts for each side of the front, 35 sts for each sleeve, 64 sts for the back]

Row 10 (no increases, WS): knit the placket as established, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, purl stitches to M, cm,

knit Raglan/WS, as established, cm,
purl stitches to M, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, purl stitches to M, cm,
knit Raglan-B/WS, as established, cm*,
purl stitches to M, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart B1, cm, purl stitches to M, cm, knit Raglan/WS, as established, cm,
purl stitches to M, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, purl stitches to end of row, knit the placket, as established.

Repeat Rows 9 and 10 two more times (8, 14, 16, 17, 21) for a total of 3 (9, 15, 17, 18, 22) times, increasing new stitches into the broken rib pattern and into the raglan charts at the established pace! The last knitted row should be Row 10 (WS).

[16 (48, 80, 112)(136, 158, 176)(197, 213, 237)(43, 40, 43)(46, 50) sts for each front side, 68 (80, ...) sts for each sleeve, ...]

Sizes (S, M, L, XL, XXL):

INCREASES SECTION 2. For sizes - (-, -, L)(XL, 2XL, 3XL)(4XL, 5XL).

Note: continue to follow Charts A1 and B1, from Row - (-, -, 5)(9, 3, 9)(15, 23).

Rows 1–2: repeat Rows 9–10 from INCREASES SECTION 1.

[8 sts increased; for - (-, -, 42)(44, 44, 47)(47, 51) sts for each side of the front,
for - (-, -, 61)(65, 59, 65)(71, 79) sts for each sleeve, - (-, -, 90)(94, 88, 94)(100, 108) sts for the back]

Row 3 (increases only for back/front, RS): knit the placket as established, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm,
knit broken rib to M, PCP, cm, * knit Raglan-A/RS, as established, cm,
knit broken rib to M, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, knit broken rib to M, cm, knit Raglan-B/RS, as established, cm*,
PCP, knit broken rib to M, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart B1, cm, knit broken rib to M, PCP, cm,
repeat from * to *,
PCP, knit broken rib to M, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, knit the placket, as established.

[4 sts increased; for - (-, -, 43)(45, 42, 45)(48, 52) sts for each side of the front,
for - (-, -, 61)(65, 59, 65)(71, 79) sts for each sleeve, - (-, -, 92)(96, 90, 96)(102, 110) sts for the back]

Row 4 (no increases, WS): knit as established in WS rows.

Repeat Rows 1–4 another - (-, -, -)(-, 3, 3)(3, 4) times.

The last knitted row will be Row 4 (WS).
[- (-, -, -)(-, 51, 56, 59)(62, 66) sts for each front side,

(-, -, -)(-, 67, 71, 73, 79)(85, 93) sts for each sleeve, - (-, -, -)(-, 104)(108, 118, 128)(140, 138) sts for the back]

Sizes (S, M, L)(XL, 2XL, 3XL)(4XL, 5XL): Move on to INCREASES SECTION 3.

Sizes (-, -, -, 3XL)(4XL, 5XL): Move on to SLEEVE SEPARATION SECTION.

INCREASES SECTION 3. For sizes XS (S, M, L)(XL, 2XL, -)(-, -).

Knit this section, continuing to follow Charts A1 and B1, from Row 17 (29, 9, 21)(25, 3, -)(-, -) of the charts.

Row 1 (increases, RS): knit the placket as established, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm,
knit broken rib to M, PCP, cm,

knit Raglan-A/RS, as established, cm,
PCP, knit broken rib to M, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, knit broken rib to M, PCP, cm,
knit Raglan-B/RS, as established, cm,
PCP, knit broken rib to M, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart B1, cm, knit broken rib to M, PCP, cm,
repeat from * to *,
PCP, knit broken rib to M, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, knit the placket, as established.

[8 sts increased; by 32 (38, 44, 50)(52, 57, -)(-, -) sts for each side of the front,
by 41 (53, 65, 69)(73, 75, -)(-, -) sts for each sleeve, 70 (82, 94, 106)(110, 120, -)(-, -) sts for the back]

Row 2 (no increases, WS): knit the row as established.

Row 3 (no increases, RS): knit the row as established, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, knit broken rib to M, PCP, cm,

knit Raglan-A/RS, as established, cm,
knit broken rib to M, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, knit broken rib to M, PCP, cm,
knit Raglan-B/RS, as established, cm,
knit broken rib to M, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart B1, cm, knit broken rib to M, PCP, cm,
repeat from * to *,
PCP, knit broken rib to M, cm, knit the corresponding row of Chart A1, cm, knit the placket, as established.

Row 4 (no increases, WS): knit the WS row as established.

Repeat Rows 1–4 one more time (7, 5, 1)(1, 0, -)(-, -) times, sewing in a buttonhole as established.

The final knitted row will be Row 16 (20, 24, 28)(32, 6, -)(-, -) Chart A1 and B1.

[56 (40, 24, 8)(8, -, -)(-, -) sts increased; 39 (43, 47, 51)(53, -, -)(-, -) sts for each side of the front,
55 (63, 71, 71)(75, -, -)(-, -) sts for each sleeve, 84 (92, 100, 108)(112, -, -)(-, -) sts for the back,
4 sts for each raglan, 8 sts for each placket].

304 (336, 368, 384)(400, 416, 432)(456, 488) sts total.

SLEEVE SEPARATION.

Note: continue knitting according to Charts A1 and B1, with Row 17 (21, 25, 29)(1, 7, 9)(15, 23) Chart A1 and B1.

Sleeve separation row (LS): knit the placket as established, cm; knit the corresponding row from Chart A1, cm,

*knit in broken ribbing until the marker, remove the marker, knit the next 2 raglan stitches according to the instructions in Table A (see below).

Slip the next 59 (67, 75, 75)(79, 83, 89, 97) sts with Chart A1 markers onto a stitch holder or waste yarn as follows:
2 raglan sts, remove the marker, 55 (63, 71, 71)(75, 75, 79)(85, 93) sts for the sleeve, remove the marker, 2 raglan sts.

Beadworks Loop Cast On stitches for the back: cast on 7 (7, 7, 7)(11, 11, 15)(17, 17) sts.

Tip: place detachable markers on the first and last cast-on stitch to help you orient where to lift stitches for the sleeves.

Knit the next 2 raglan sts according to Table B, remove the marker, continue knitting in broken ribbing to the next marker, cm*.

Knit the corresponding row from Chart B1, cm; repeat from * to *; knit the corresponding row from Chart A1, cm; knit the placket as established.

Table A

XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL	1 purl, 1 knit
XL, 2XL	1 purl, 1 knit
4XL, 5XL	1 knit, 1 purl

Table B

XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL	1 knit, 2 knit
XL, 2XL	1 purl, 1 knit
4XL, 5XL	1 knit, 1 purl

200 (216, 232, 248)(264, 280, 296)(312, 328) sts in the body.

CARDIGAN BODY.

Next Row (RS): knit the placket as established, cm; knit the corresponding row from Chart A1, cm; purl stitches to the marker, cm; knit the corresponding row from Chart B1, cm; purl stitches to the marker, cm; knit the corresponding row from Chart A1, cm; knit the placket as established.

Next Row (LS): knit the placket as established, cm, knit the corresponding row from Chart A1, cm, knit in broken ribbing to the next marker, cm, knit the corresponding row from Chart B1, cm, knit in broken ribbing to the next marker, cm, knit the corresponding row from Chart A1, cm, knit the placket as established.

Continue knitting as established in the previous two rows, making buttonholes in the corresponding rows of the placket.
Knit the body to a length of about 27.5 (26.5, 27.5, 28)(31, 30, 33)(31.5, 30) cm from the underarm edges.

Finish Row 30 (32, 6, 12)(24, 28, 6, 8, 12) of Charts A1 and B1.
Or finish with another even row of the charts, but keep the note below in mind.

Note: The slope of decreases in the stitch columns 2–3 of the charts in the last LS row should match the slope of the stitches at the ends of Rows 29 (31, 5, 11)(23, 27, 5)(7, 11).

If you would like to adapt the decreases in the columns to your preferences, note that this will change the position of the slanted buttonhole relative to the cardigan in the photo.

LOWER HEM.

Switch needles to 3.5 mm needles.

Only for Sizes XS (S, M, L)(XL, 2XL, 3XL)(-, -):

2 increases in knit, 1 purl, (1 knit, 1 purl) × 1, 1 knit, remove marker,
2 increases in knit, 1 purl, (1 knit, 1 purl) × 1, 1 knit, remove marker.
2 increases in purl, 1 purl, (1 knit, 1 purl) × 8 times, slip, 1 purl, remove marker,
1 knit, (1 purl, 1 knit) – to marker, remove marker,
1 knit, repeat from * to *, 2 increases in purl, (1 knit, 2 increases in purl, 1 knit), 2 increases in purl, remove marker,
1 knit, (1 purl, 1 knit) – to marker, remove marker,
1 purl, repeat from * to *, 1 purl, cm, knit the placket as established.

[11 sts decreased; 189 (-, 221, 237)(-, -, 285)(-, -) sts remain.]

Only for Sizes - (S, -, -)(XL, 2XL, -)(4XL, 5XL):

Decreases Row (LS): knit the placket as established, cm, 1 purl, slip, 1 purl, (1 knit, 1 purl) × 8 times, 2 increases in knit, 1 purl, remove marker,
1 knit, (1 purl, 1 knit) – to marker, remove marker,
1 purl, repeat from * to *, 2 decreases in purl, (1 knit, 2 decreases in purl, 1 knit), 2 decreases in purl, remove marker,
1 knit, (1 purl, 1 knit) – to marker, remove marker,
1 purl, repeat from * to *, 1 purl, cm, knit the placket as established.

[11 sts decreased; - (205, -, -)(253, 269, -)(301, 317) sts remain]

Next for all sizes:

Next Row (RS): knit the placket as established, cm, 1 knit, (1 purl, 1 knit) – to the marker, cm, knit the placket as established.

Next Row (RS): knit the edge band as established, cm, 1 purl, (1 knit, 1 purl) – to the marker, cm, knit the edge band as established.

Repeat the last 2 rows, performing the buttonhole in the rhythm established for your size, until the rib height reaches 15 cm.
End on WS.

Perform 1 preparatory row before tubular bind-off of stitches:

Row 1 (RS): (1 сн-нпр, 1 лиц), (1 сн-нпр, 1 лиц) x 3 times, (1 лиц, 1 сн-нпр) x 3 times, {1 сн-нпр, 1 лиц}.
Row 2 (WS): {1 сн-нпр, 1 изн}, (1 лиц, 1 сн-нпр) x 3 times, remove the Marker, 1 knit, (1 сн-нпр, 1 knit) – to the Marker, remove the Marker, (1 сн-нпр, 1 knit) x 3 times, {1 сн-нпр, 1 изн}.

Bind off the stitches from the RS using the tubular method.

SLEEVES.

Both sleeves are worked the same.

Place 59 (67, 75, 75)(79, 79, 83)(89, 97) stitches of the sleeve onto 4 mm needles with markers.

Needle type (long-cable circular needles for the Magic Loop method or short-cable circular needles, or double-pointed needles) choose according to your preference.

Starting from the right underarm corner, pick up 7 (7, 7, 7)(11, 11, 15)(17, 17) stitches from the picked-up underarm stitches, then knit 2 raglan stitches according to Table C, then knit in broken rib until marker, cm, knit Row 17 (21, 25, 29)(1, 7, 9)(15, 23) of Scheme A1, cm, knit in broken rib until 2 raglan stitches remain, knit 2 raglan stitches according to Table D, then slip 2 (2, 2, 2)(-, 2)(3, 3) stitches onto the right needle (not knitted) with the yarn behind the work.

Note: The slipped stitches will allow you to begin the next row following the broken rib pattern /3 knit, 1 purl/ – for all sizes. Move the LM after the last slipped stitches. This will be the start of the circular row.

= 66 (74, 82, 82)(90, 90, 98)(106, 114) stitches of the sleeve.

Table C

XS, S, M, L, XL 2 knit

XL, 2XL 1 purl, 1 knit

4XL, 5XL 1 knit, 1 purl

Table D

XS, S, M, L, XL 1 knit

XL, 2XL 1 purl, 1 knit

4XL, 5XL 1 knit, 1 purl

Next Round (RS): knit the corresponding round according to Scheme A1, cm,
1 knit, 1 purl, cm, (1 knit, 1 purl) – to 3 stitches before the LM, 1 knit, 1 purl – to the end of the round.

Continue knitting as established in the previous 2 round/rows until the length of the piece reaches approximately 33 (35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45) cm from the underarms.
Finish Row 18 (24, 32, 6)(10, 16, 14)(20, 24) of Scheme A1 or another even row of Scheme A1.

SLEEVE CUFF.

Switch to 3 mm needles.

Perform Round 1 of Decreases according to the instructions marked with the symbol ◆ with the number corresponding to the last knitted row of Scheme A1 (see notes on Scheme A1).

For example, if you finished the sleeve at Row 18 of Scheme A1, you should perform Round of Decreases 1 according to the instruction numbered 3.

ROUND OF DECREASE 1.

◆ Knit in broken rib to the marker, cm, 1 purl, 2 wrap stitches, 1 purl, (1 knit, 2 wrap purls) x 2 times,
1 knit, 1 purl, 1 knit, (2 wrap purls, 1 knit) x 2 times, 1 purl, wrap, 1 purl, cm, knit in broken rib to the end of the round.

◆ Knit in broken rib to the marker, cm, 1 purl, wrap, 1 purl, (1 knit, 2 wrap purls) x 2 times,
1 knit, 1 purl, 1 knit, (2 wrap purls, 1 knit) x 2 times, 1 purl, wrap, 1 purl, cm, knit in broken rib to the end of the round.

◆ Knit in broken rib to the marker, cm, 1 purl, 2 wrap stitches, 1 purl, 1 knit, 2 wrap purls, 1 knit, 1 purl,
2 wrap stitches, 1 purl, 1 knit, (2 wrap purls, 1 knit), 1 purl, wrap, 1 purl, cm, knit in broken rib to the end of the round.

◆ Knit in broken rib to the marker, cm, 1 purl, 2 wrap stitches, 1 purl, 1 knit, 2 wrap purls, 1 knit, 1 purl,
2 wrap stitches, 1 purl, 1 knit, (2 wrap purls, 1 knit), 1 purl, wrap, 1 purl, cm, knit in broken rib to the end of the round.

[6 stitches decreased; 60 (68, 76, 76)(84, 84, 92)(100, 108) stitches remaining.]
ROUND OF DECREASE 2.

Only for Sizes XS (–, M, L)(XL, 2XL, –)(4XL, –):
CCU, 1 purl, 3 knits, 1 purl, CCU, repeat – until 4 stitches before the marker, 1 purl, 3 knits, remove the marker,
1 purl, (1 knit, 1 purl) – to the marker, remove the marker, 3 knits, 1 purl, [ CCU, 1 purl, 3 knits, 1 purl ], repeat [–] until end of round.
[– (12, –, –) (–, 18 –)(22, –) stitches decreased; (56, –, –) (–, 74) (–, 86) stitches remaining.]

Only for Sizes – (S, –, –) ( –, 3XL) ( –, 5XL):
3 knit, 1 purl, CCU, 1 purl, 3 knit, repeat – to the marker, remove the marker, 1 purl, (1 knit, 1 purl) – to the marker,
remove the marker, [ 3 knit, 1 purl, CCU, 1 purl, 3 knit ], repeat [–] to the end of the round.
[– (12, –, –) (–, 18 –)(22, –) p. decreased; (56, –, –) (–, 74) (–, 86) p. remaining.]

Knit the sleeve cuff in 1 x 1 rib (1 knit, 1 purl) to approximately 3 cm in height.

Perform 2 preparatory rounds before tubular bind-off of stitches.

Round 1: 1 knit, 1 slipped-yarn; repeat – to end of round.
Round 2: 1 slipped-st, 1 purl; repeat – to end of round.

Close the sleeve ribbing tubularly.

END OF WORK.

Weave in all ends. Block the cardigan to the final measurements.
Sew the buttons on the left placket (approximately on the 4th stitch of the placket, this will be the knit stitch).

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