I look forward to fall with the wonderful change in season colours. This year I didn't spend much time on the back patio knitting but as the weather cools, I should take advantage of our remaining outdoor knitting opportunities.
A cardigan is one of the most versatile ways to bridge the seasons and make layering effortless.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL)
SIZE GUIDE
The cardigan is designed to be worn with approx. 15-20 cm / 6-8” of positive ease at bust - so the size doesn’t have to be too precise. First, measure your own bust (or your widest upper body part). Then, add 15-20 cm / 6-8” to your bust circumference. You can also measure your favourite mohair cardigan. Compare that number to the finished measurements (above) and choose the closest size.
Pictured in size S - my bust 82 cm / 32.75”
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 100 (110) 120 (130) 140 (150) cm / 42 (45) 48 (50) 54 (57.5)”
Length from underarm: 33 cm / 13.25” in all sizes
Upper arm circumference: 32.5 (35.5) 38.5 (41.5) 44.5 (46) cm / 13 (14.25) 15.5 (16.5) 17.75 (18.5)”
Sleeve length from underarm: 55 cm / 22” in all sizes
YARN
Beige: 220 (250) 270 (310) 340 (360) g of Sandnes Garn Ballerina Chunky Mohair (77 % mohair, 18 % wool, 5 % nylon – 135 m / 148 yds / 50 g), colour Marsipan (2321).
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
4.5 mm (US7) and 5.5 mm (US9) long circular needles and DPNs for sleeves if you don’t use the magic loop technique.
GAUGE
13 sts x 19 rows = 10 cm in st st with 5.5 mm (US9)
SUGGESTED YARN
Sandnes Garn Ballerina Chunky Mohair, Garnstudio Drops Air, Garnstudio Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk, Berroco Wizard
Growing by Lone Kjeldsen is worked top-down, back and forth in stockinette stitch, and with decorative edges in a wide rib pattern, which also, together with a fake seam, marks the upper back. Make it short, make it long - make it exactly the length you like the best.
Growing has pockets whose depth and placement depends on the length you choose. The sleeves are worked directly on the body, so almost no finishing in this one-piece design.
SIZES
S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 49” (124 cm) / 50.5” (128 cm) / 52.5” (133 cm) / 54” (137 cm) / 56” (142 cm) / 57.5 “ (146 cm)
Length: long model: 35.5” (90 cm) / 36” (92 cm) / 36.5” (93 cm) / 37” (94 cm) / 37.5” (95 cm) / 38” (96 cm)
Length: short model: 23” (58 cm) / 23.5” (60 cm) / 24.5” (62 cm) / 25” (63 cm) / 25.5” (65 cm) / 26” (67 cm)
Sleeve length: 16.5” (42 cm) / 16.5” (42 cm) / 16.5” (42 cm) / 16.5” (42 cm) / 16.5” (42 cm) / 16.5” (42 cm)
YARN
approximately for short (long)
1188 (1782) / 1188 (1782) / 1485 (2070) / 1485 (2070) / 1782 (2376) / 1782 (2376) yards each of light fingering weight yarn held double with a lace weight yarn or a single strand of DK or light worsted yarn.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Needle sizes are recommendations only, please use a needle size that gives you the correct gauge
4.5 mm (US 7)
GAUGE
Before blocking: 19 sts & 28 rows in stockinette stitch = 4” (10 cm)
After blocking: 18 sts & 27 rows in stockinette stitch = 4” (10 cm)
SUGGESTED YARN
Kelbourne Woolens Scout, Garnstudio Drops Lima, BC Garn Semilla Melange or Berroco Vintage DK held double with Garnstudio Drops Kid Silk
Here is my sister Mary (maryc1981) wearing her Growing. She knit hers with a smaller gauge holding Lichen and Lace 80/20 Sock double with Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair.
The BonBon Cardi Long Sleeve by miir_knits is a V-neck lace cardigan featuring two eyelet motifs inspired by small round candies. It is finished with a vintage-inspired pointelle texture and delicate lace edging, it is simple yet distinctive, adding a subtle highlight to everyday styling.
The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. The back is worked first, then stitches are picked up along each shoulder edge to form the fronts. After working to the armholes, the front and back are joined and the body is worked in one piece. Sleeves are picked up around the armholes and shaped using German short rows.
The pattern includes two sleeve length options: a slightly cropped sleeve ending above the wrist, or a full-length sleeve covering the wrist.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
98.5 (106, 114, 122, 130, 136) cm
Model is wearing Size 2 with approximately 10 cm of positive ease.
Recommended positive ease: 6–15 cm.
Choose your size based on your actual bust measurement.
BODY LENGTH
52 (53, 55, 55, 56, 57) cm
SLEEVE LENGTH
Cropped version:
48 (48, 49, 49, 50, 50) cm
Full-length version:
55 (55, 56, 56, 57, 57) cm
YARN
Sport weight - Approx. 925 (1110, 1110, 1295, 1480, 1480) m
NEEDLES
3.0 mm and 3.5 mm circular needles
40 cm and 80 cm
GAUGE
21 sts × 31 rows = 10 × 10 cm in lace panel pattern using 3.5 mm needles
SUGGESTED YARN
Garnstudio Drops Sky, Kelbourne Woolens Andorra, Hey Mama Wolf Mokosh (GOTS)
FOs and WIPs
I am ready to enjoy sweater weather so I have a cardigan on my needles. I am working on the Agnes kofta by Kristin Wiola Ødegård as my Fall Knit Along project.
I am using half of Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight 500g cones in FC47 Denim Blue and 202 Light Fawn for my main colour and was planning on using my leftover stash of Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight for the contrast colours.
I am not liking the next section.
I frogged back to the increase round and changed my original contrast colour choices.
By Monday, I had two sets of increases completed and I have 273 stitches on my needles.
Now I have 321 stitches on my needles.
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Sonia (knits4bliss) finished this Diana Tee by Claudia Quintanilla - EweKnit Toronto.
Diane (ladi-di) finished the Lemon Spritz by Marie Greene that she knit her daughter-in-law. She knit it using Queensland Collection Dungarees Paint.
Diane (ladi-di) finished several Christmas stockings using patterns that are not on Ravelry.
Diane's second Christmas stocking.
Diane's third Christmas stocking.
Marilyn (@mariwana64) finished this sweet See Saw cardigan by Paintbox Yarns.
Dave (craftyborat) finished this pair of Field of Sunflowers sock set by Stone Knits.
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Dave (craftyborat) also knit this pair of Berry Special socks by Stone Knits.
Anna (@kollar.annie) knit this pair of Voûtes by Tisserin Coquet as a gift.
Cathy (ABookishKnitter) finished this pair of Basic Sock No. 1: The Heel Flap and Gusset by Summer Lee. Yarn is WYS Signature 4 Ply Self Striping or Patterning in the color 1167 Jay.
SHOP UPDATE
Lots of new yarns in the shop!!
Sandnes Garn Ballerina Chunky Mohair
Ballerina Chunky Mohair is a classic combination of mohair and wool, with an elegant brushed long-hair effect. Perfect to use alone or in combination with other yarns.
- bulky / chunky
- 77% mohair, 18% wool, 5% polyamid
- 148 yards (135 meters) in 50 grams (1.76 ounces)
- 13 to 16 sts = 4 inches
- 5 - 7 mm (US 8 - 10.75) needles
- 6.0 mm / K crochet hook
- Hand wash in cool water; lay flat to dry.
Add a little sparkle to your projects! Paljett is a cotton base with sequins, and can be used alone or as a companion strand with your favourite yarn.
- sport
- 55% cotton, 45% polyester
- 153 yards (140 meters) in 50 grams (1.76 ounces)
- 22 sts = 4"/10 cm
- 4.0 mm (US 6)
- 4.0 mm / G crochet hook
- Hand wash in cool water; lay flat to dry.
Made in Pure New Norwegian wool, Peer Gynt entered the market in 1938 and has since then become a Sandnes flagship yarn quality, and one of Norway's best known yarns. The need for a rougher and better fitted DK weight yarn led to the development of Peer Gynt, which is made of long stable wool fibers. This makes it perfect for felting projects as well as warm winter garments.
- DK
- 100% pure new wool
- 100 yards (91 meters) per 50 grams (1.76 ounces)
- 22 sts = 4 inches using 3.5 mm (US 4) needles
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Hand Wash Cold. Dry Flat
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