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Novita 7 Veljestä Nature: Lumi-knitted cardigan
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The Lumi cardigan (Finnish for Snow) with openwork and cable knit is like a work of art. The warm cardigan is worked with Novita 7 Veljestä Nature yarn, which consists of 30% Tencel, a lyocell fibre. The cardigan is worked in parts and sewn together at the end. The eye-catching Lumi cardigan brings joy and light into the day!
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Novita 7 Veljestä Nature
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Needles and other supplies
Needles: Novita circular needles (80 cm / 32” , 2 pcs: for the button bands) size 4.5 mm (US 7 / UK 7) or needle size necessary to fit gauge
Designer
Lea PetäjäBack
CO 136(144)152(160)176(188) sts using a circ. ndl and in the first WS row, work set-up row for ribbing acc to chart I, row 1, as follows: k2(2)2(2)2(4), work patt rep A 4(5)6(6)7(8) times [= 16(20)24(24)28(32) sts], work patt rep B (= 10 sts) once, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3)3 times [= 8(8)8(12)12(12) sts], work patt rep C once = 14 sts, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3) times [= 8(8)8(8)12(12) sts], work patt rep D once (= 20 sts), work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3) times [= 8(8)8(8)12(12) sts], work patt rep E once = 14 sts, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3)3 times [= 8(8)8(12)12(12) sts], work patt rep B once (= 10 sts), work patt rep A 4(5)6(6)7(8) times [= 16(20)24(24)28(32) sts], k2(2)2(2)2(4).
Work the 2(2)2(2)2(4) sts at the beg and end of the row in st st, work ribbing acc to rows 2-5 of chart, then work cable pattern, repeating rows 6-21.
When work measures 6(7)8(6)7(7) cm / 2.4(2.8)3.2(2.4)2.8(2.8)”, dec 1 st at the beg and end of the row, work the dec’s after the first st and before the last st of the row. Rep these dec’s every 6(6)6(6,5)6,5(7,5) cm / 2.4(2.4)2.4(2.6)2.6(3)” another 9(9)9(9)9(8) times = 116(124)132(140)156(170) sts.
When work measures 67(68)69(70)72(73) cm / 26.4(26.8)27(27.6)28.4(28.7)”, BO 5(6)6(6)7(7) sts at the beg of the next 2 rows, for armhole shaping. Then dec 1 st at the beg and end of every 2nd row 3(4)4(4)5(5) times = 100(104)112(120)132(146) sts.
When armhole measures 18(19)20(21)21(22) cm / 7.1(7.5)7.9(8.3)8.3(8.7)”, BO for shoulder shaping at the beg of the next 4 rows, as follows: 8(9)9(10)11(13) sts, then at the beg of the next 4 rows, BO 9(9)10(11)12(14) sts.
BO the rem 32(32)36(36)40(40) sts for the neckline.
Right front
CO 66(70)74(78)86(92) sts using a circ. ndl and in the first WS row, work set-up row for ribbing acc to chart I, row 1, as follows: k2(2)2(2)2(4), work patt rep A 4(5)6(6)7(8) times [= 16(20)24(24)28(32) sts], work patt rep B (= 10 sts) once, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3)3 times [= 8(8)8(12)12(12) sts], work patt rep C once = 14 sts, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3) times [= 8(8)8(8)12(12) sts], work 8 sts of left side acc to patt rep D (in the chart, the right front edge is marked with a red arrow).
Continue working in est. pattern, working the 2(2)2(2)2(4) sts at the left side in st st. Work ribbing acc to rows 2-5 of chart, then work cable pattern, repeating rows 6-21. When work measures 6(7)8(6)7(7) cm / 2.4(2.8)3.2(2.4)2.8(2.8)”, dec 1 st at the end of the next RS row, work this decrease before the last st. Rep these dec’s every 6(6)6(6,5)6,5(7,5) cm / 2.4(2.4)2.4(2.6)2.6(3)” another 9(9)9(9)9(8) times = 56(60)64(68)76(83) sts.
When work measures 63(64)65(66)68(69) cm / 24.8(25.2)25.6(26)26.8(27.2)”, BO 1 st for neckline at the beg of the next RS row. Rep these dec’s at the beg of the RS row, every 1,5 cm / 0.6” another 13(13)15(15)17(17) times.
At the same time, when work measures 67(68)69(70)72(73) cm / 26.4(26.8)27(27.6)28.4(28.7)”, BO 5(6)6(6)7(7) sts at the beg of the next WS row, for armhole shaping. Then dec 1 st at the beg of the next 3(4)4(4)5(5) WS rows.
When armhole measures 18(19)20(21)21(22) cm / 7.1(7.5)7.9(8.3)8.3(8.7)”, BO of for shoulder shaping as follows: at the beg of the next 4 WS rows, BO 8(9)9(10)11(13) sts, then at the beg of the foll 4 WS rows, BO 9(9)10(11)12(14) sts.
Left front
CO 66(70)74(78)86(92) sts using a circ. ndl and in the first WS row, work set-up row for ribbing acc to chart I, row 1, beg at the st marked with the blue arrow, as follows: work the 8 sts of patt rep D once, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3) times [= 8(8)8(8)12(12) sts], work patt rep E once = 14 sts, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3)3 times [= 8(8)8(12)12(12) sts], work patt rep B once (= 10 sts), work patt rep A 4(5)6(6)7(8) times [= 16(20)24(24)28(32) sts] and k the last 2(2)2(2)2(4) sts.
Continue working in est. pattern, working the 2(2)2(2)2(4) sts at the right side in st st. Work ribbing acc to rows 2-5 of chart, then work cable pattern, repeating rows 6-21. When work measures 6(7)8(6)7(7) cm / 2.4(2.8)3.2(2.4)2.8(2.8)”, dec 1 st at the beg of the next RS row, work this decrease after the first st. Rep these dec’s every 6(6)6(6,5)6,5(7,5) cm / 2.4(2.4)2.4(2.6)2.6(3)” another 9(9)9(9)9(8) times = 56(60)64(68)76(83) sts.
When work measures 63(64)65(66)68(69) cm / 24.8(25.2)25.6(26)26.8(27.2)”, BO 1 st for neckline at the end of the next RS row. Rep these dec’s at the end of the RS row, every 1,5 cm / 0.6” another 13(13)15(15)17(17) times.
At the same time, when work measures 67(68)69(70)72(73) cm / 26.4(26.8)27(27.6)28.4(28.7)”, BO 5(6)6(6)7(7) sts at the beg of the next RS row, for armhole shaping. Then dec 1 st at the beg of the foll 3(4)4(4)5(5) RS rows.
When armhole measures 18(19)20(21)21(22) cm / 7.1(7.5)7.9(8.3)8.3(8.7)”, BO of for shoulder shaping as follows: at the beg of the next 4 RS rows, BO 8(9)9(10)11(13) sts, then at the beg of the foll 4 RS rows, BO 9(9)10(11)12(14) sts
Sleeves
CO 52(52)56(60)60(64) sts using a circ. ndl and in the first WS row, work set-up row for ribbing acc to chart II, row 1, as follows: k2(2)0(2)2(0), work patt rep A 2(2)3(3)3(4) times [= 8(8)12(12)12(16) sts], work patt rep B once (= 7 sts), work patt rep A once (= 4 sts), work patt rep C once = (10 sts), work patt rep A once (= 4 sts), work patt rep B once (= 7 sts), work patt rep A 2(2)3(3)3(4) times [= 8(8)12(12)12(16) sts, k2(2)0(2)2(0).
Work the first and last 2(2)0(2)2(0) sts of every row in st st, work ribbing acc to rows 2-7 of chart, then work cable pattern, repeating rows 8-15.
When work measures 6(6)7(6)10(9) cm / 2.4(2.4)2.8(2.4)4(3.5)”, inc 1 st at the beg and end of the row. Rep these inc’s every 3(2,5)2,5(2,5)2(2) cm /1.2(1)1(1)0.8(0.8)” another 12(15)15(16)18(19) times = 78(84)88(94)98(104) sts. Work the increased sts acc to pattern A.
When work measures 45(46)47(48)48(49) cm / 17.7(18)18.5(18.9)18.9(19.3)”, BO for sleeve cap, as follows: at the beg of the next 2 rows, BO 5(6)6(6)7(7) sts, BO 2 sts at the beg of the foll 2(2)2(4)4(4) rows, and BO 1 st at the beg of the foll 4 rows. BO the rem sts.
Work the second sleeve in the same way.
Finishing
Place work inside out onto a flat surface, dampen and let dry. Close shoulder seams.
Button bands: Using a circular needle, PUK sts along the front parts and neckline. Start at the hemline of right front, PUK 1 st from every 2nd row, PUK 17(17)19(19)21(21) sts along neckline, then PUK sts along left front. The number of stitches must be divisible by 2 + 1 st.
The first row is a WS row. Continue working in Fisherman’s Rib Stitch pattern, as follows: Row 1: k2, sl 1 st purlwise with yo, *p1, sl 1 st purlwise with yo, rep from * to the last 2 sts and k2. Row 2: (RS row) k2, knit the next st together with its yo, *sl 1 st purlwise with yo, knit the next st together with its yo, rep from * to the last 2 sts and k2. Row 3: (WS row) k2, sl 1 st purlwise with yo, *knit the next st together with its yo, sl 1 st purlwise with yo, rep from * to the last 2 sts and k2. Rep rows 2-3 throughout.
When the button band measures 12 cm / 4.7”, and ending on a WS row, work the next RS row, as follows: k2, knit the next st together with its yo, *p1, knit the next st together with its yo, rep from * to the last 2 sts and k2. Loosely BO all sts in pattern.
Sew sleeves in armholes. Close side- and sleeve seams.
Abbreviations
acc = according
beg = begin(ning)
BO = bind off
circ. = circular
CN = cable needle
CO = cast on
dec(‘s) = decrease(s)
est. = established
foll = following
inc(‘s) = increase(s)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 sts together
ndl(s) = needle(s)
p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 sts together
patt = pattern
PUK = pick up and knit
rem = remaining
rep = repeat
sl = slip
skp = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over
ssp= slip 1 st knitwise, slip 1 st knitwise, move sts back onto left ndl, purl together through back loops
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
st st = stockinette st
WS = wrong side
yo(‘s) = yarn over(s)
Translations charts and legends:
1 M re, in Rückrunde 1 M li = k1, p on WS
1 M li, in Rückrunde 1 M re = p1, k on WS
1 M auf Hilfsnadel vor die Arbeit legen, 1 M re und von Helfsnadel 1 M re = C1/1L: sl 1 st onto CN and hold in front of the work, k1, k1 from CN
1 M auf Hilfsnadel hinter die Arbeit legen, 1 M re und von Helfsnadel 1 M re = C1/1R: sl 1 st onto CN and hold in back of the work, k1, k1 from CN
2 M auf Hilfsnadel vor die Arbeit legen, 2 M re und von Helfsnadel 2 M re = C2/2L: sl 2 sts onto CN and hold in front of the work, k2, k2 from CN
2 M auf Hilfsnadel hinter die Arbeit legen, 2 M re und von Helfsnadel 2 M re = C2/2R: sl 2 sts onto CN and hold in back of the work, k2, k2 from CN
1 M wie zum Rechtsstricken abheben, 1 M re und die abgehobene M über die gestrickte M heben. In der Rückreihe 1. M wie zum Rechtsstricken abheben auf die rechte Nadel, 2. M wie zum Rechtsstricken abheben auf die rechte Nadel. Alle M zurück auf die linke Nadel schieben und li verschränkt (durch die hinteren Maschenglieder) zusammenstricken = RS: skp; WS: ssp
2 M re zusammenstricken, in der Rückreihe 2 M li zusammenstricken = RS: k2tog; WS: p2tog
1 Umschlag auf die Nadel machen = yo
graues Kästchen bedeutet nichts, überspringen ohne eineM zu stricken = no stitch
Diagramm = Chart
Reihen 6-21 wiederholen = rep rows 6-21
Vorderkante des rechten Vorderteils = right front edge
Vorderkante des linken Vorderteils = left front edge
Finished dimensions
Finished measurements
Bust circumference: 94(102)108(116)128(140) cm / 37(40)42.5(45.5) 50(55)”
Total length: 88(90)92(94)96(98) cm / 34.7(35.5)36.2(37)37.8(38.5)”
Underarm length: 45(46)47(48)48(49) cm / 17.7(18)18.5(18.9)18.9(19.3)”
Stitch patterns & gauge
Stitch patterns: Ribbing and cable pattern: work acc to written instructions and chart. Reverse stockinette stitch worked flat: purl the RS rows and knit the WS rows. Fisherman’s Rib Stitch pattern: work acc to written instructions.
Gauge/Tension: 24 sts worked in cable pattern = 10 cm / 4”
Back
CO 136(144)152(160)176(188) sts using a circ. ndl and in the first WS row, work set-up row for ribbing acc to chart I, row 1, as follows: k2(2)2(2)2(4), work patt rep A 4(5)6(6)7(8) times [= 16(20)24(24)28(32) sts], work patt rep B (= 10 sts) once, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3)3 times [= 8(8)8(12)12(12) sts], work patt rep C once = 14 sts, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3) times [= 8(8)8(8)12(12) sts], work patt rep D once (= 20 sts), work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3) times [= 8(8)8(8)12(12) sts], work patt rep E once = 14 sts, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3)3 times [= 8(8)8(12)12(12) sts], work patt rep B once (= 10 sts), work patt rep A 4(5)6(6)7(8) times [= 16(20)24(24)28(32) sts], k2(2)2(2)2(4).
Work the 2(2)2(2)2(4) sts at the beg and end of the row in st st, work ribbing acc to rows 2-5 of chart, then work cable pattern, repeating rows 6-21.
When work measures 6(7)8(6)7(7) cm / 2.4(2.8)3.2(2.4)2.8(2.8)”, dec 1 st at the beg and end of the row, work the dec’s after the first st and before the last st of the row. Rep these dec’s every 6(6)6(6,5)6,5(7,5) cm / 2.4(2.4)2.4(2.6)2.6(3)” another 9(9)9(9)9(8) times = 116(124)132(140)156(170) sts.
When work measures 67(68)69(70)72(73) cm / 26.4(26.8)27(27.6)28.4(28.7)”, BO 5(6)6(6)7(7) sts at the beg of the next 2 rows, for armhole shaping. Then dec 1 st at the beg and end of every 2nd row 3(4)4(4)5(5) times = 100(104)112(120)132(146) sts.
When armhole measures 18(19)20(21)21(22) cm / 7.1(7.5)7.9(8.3)8.3(8.7)”, BO for shoulder shaping at the beg of the next 4 rows, as follows: 8(9)9(10)11(13) sts, then at the beg of the next 4 rows, BO 9(9)10(11)12(14) sts.
BO the rem 32(32)36(36)40(40) sts for the neckline.
Right front
CO 66(70)74(78)86(92) sts using a circ. ndl and in the first WS row, work set-up row for ribbing acc to chart I, row 1, as follows: k2(2)2(2)2(4), work patt rep A 4(5)6(6)7(8) times [= 16(20)24(24)28(32) sts], work patt rep B (= 10 sts) once, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3)3 times [= 8(8)8(12)12(12) sts], work patt rep C once = 14 sts, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3) times [= 8(8)8(8)12(12) sts], work 8 sts of left side acc to patt rep D (in the chart, the right front edge is marked with a red arrow).
Continue working in est. pattern, working the 2(2)2(2)2(4) sts at the left side in st st. Work ribbing acc to rows 2-5 of chart, then work cable pattern, repeating rows 6-21. When work measures 6(7)8(6)7(7) cm / 2.4(2.8)3.2(2.4)2.8(2.8)”, dec 1 st at the end of the next RS row, work this decrease before the last st. Rep these dec’s every 6(6)6(6,5)6,5(7,5) cm / 2.4(2.4)2.4(2.6)2.6(3)” another 9(9)9(9)9(8) times = 56(60)64(68)76(83) sts.
When work measures 63(64)65(66)68(69) cm / 24.8(25.2)25.6(26)26.8(27.2)”, BO 1 st for neckline at the beg of the next RS row. Rep these dec’s at the beg of the RS row, every 1,5 cm / 0.6” another 13(13)15(15)17(17) times.
At the same time, when work measures 67(68)69(70)72(73) cm / 26.4(26.8)27(27.6)28.4(28.7)”, BO 5(6)6(6)7(7) sts at the beg of the next WS row, for armhole shaping. Then dec 1 st at the beg of the next 3(4)4(4)5(5) WS rows.
When armhole measures 18(19)20(21)21(22) cm / 7.1(7.5)7.9(8.3)8.3(8.7)”, BO of for shoulder shaping as follows: at the beg of the next 4 WS rows, BO 8(9)9(10)11(13) sts, then at the beg of the foll 4 WS rows, BO 9(9)10(11)12(14) sts.
Left front
CO 66(70)74(78)86(92) sts using a circ. ndl and in the first WS row, work set-up row for ribbing acc to chart I, row 1, beg at the st marked with the blue arrow, as follows: work the 8 sts of patt rep D once, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3) times [= 8(8)8(8)12(12) sts], work patt rep E once = 14 sts, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3)3 times [= 8(8)8(12)12(12) sts], work patt rep B once (= 10 sts), work patt rep A 4(5)6(6)7(8) times [= 16(20)24(24)28(32) sts] and k the last 2(2)2(2)2(4) sts.
Continue working in est. pattern, working the 2(2)2(2)2(4) sts at the right side in st st. Work ribbing acc to rows 2-5 of chart, then work cable pattern, repeating rows 6-21. When work measures 6(7)8(6)7(7) cm / 2.4(2.8)3.2(2.4)2.8(2.8)”, dec 1 st at the beg of the next RS row, work this decrease after the first st. Rep these dec’s every 6(6)6(6,5)6,5(7,5) cm / 2.4(2.4)2.4(2.6)2.6(3)” another 9(9)9(9)9(8) times = 56(60)64(68)76(83) sts.
When work measures 63(64)65(66)68(69) cm / 24.8(25.2)25.6(26)26.8(27.2)”, BO 1 st for neckline at the end of the next RS row. Rep these dec’s at the end of the RS row, every 1,5 cm / 0.6” another 13(13)15(15)17(17) times.
At the same time, when work measures 67(68)69(70)72(73) cm / 26.4(26.8)27(27.6)28.4(28.7)”, BO 5(6)6(6)7(7) sts at the beg of the next RS row, for armhole shaping. Then dec 1 st at the beg of the foll 3(4)4(4)5(5) RS rows.
When armhole measures 18(19)20(21)21(22) cm / 7.1(7.5)7.9(8.3)8.3(8.7)”, BO of for shoulder shaping as follows: at the beg of the next 4 RS rows, BO 8(9)9(10)11(13) sts, then at the beg of the foll 4 RS rows, BO 9(9)10(11)12(14) sts
Sleeves
CO 52(52)56(60)60(64) sts using a circ. ndl and in the first WS row, work set-up row for ribbing acc to chart II, row 1, as follows: k2(2)0(2)2(0), work patt rep A 2(2)3(3)3(4) times [= 8(8)12(12)12(16) sts], work patt rep B once (= 7 sts), work patt rep A once (= 4 sts), work patt rep C once = (10 sts), work patt rep A once (= 4 sts), work patt rep B once (= 7 sts), work patt rep A 2(2)3(3)3(4) times [= 8(8)12(12)12(16) sts, k2(2)0(2)2(0).
Work the first and last 2(2)0(2)2(0) sts of every row in st st, work ribbing acc to rows 2-7 of chart, then work cable pattern, repeating rows 8-15.
When work measures 6(6)7(6)10(9) cm / 2.4(2.4)2.8(2.4)4(3.5)”, inc 1 st at the beg and end of the row. Rep these inc’s every 3(2,5)2,5(2,5)2(2) cm /1.2(1)1(1)0.8(0.8)” another 12(15)15(16)18(19) times = 78(84)88(94)98(104) sts. Work the increased sts acc to pattern A.
When work measures 45(46)47(48)48(49) cm / 17.7(18)18.5(18.9)18.9(19.3)”, BO for sleeve cap, as follows: at the beg of the next 2 rows, BO 5(6)6(6)7(7) sts, BO 2 sts at the beg of the foll 2(2)2(4)4(4) rows, and BO 1 st at the beg of the foll 4 rows. BO the rem sts.
Work the second sleeve in the same way.
Finishing
Place work inside out onto a flat surface, dampen and let dry. Close shoulder seams.
Button bands: Using a circular needle, PUK sts along the front parts and neckline. Start at the hemline of right front, PUK 1 st from every 2nd row, PUK 17(17)19(19)21(21) sts along neckline, then PUK sts along left front. The number of stitches must be divisible by 2 + 1 st.
The first row is a WS row. Continue working in Fisherman’s Rib Stitch pattern, as follows: Row 1: k2, sl 1 st purlwise with yo, *p1, sl 1 st purlwise with yo, rep from * to the last 2 sts and k2. Row 2: (RS row) k2, knit the next st together with its yo, *sl 1 st purlwise with yo, knit the next st together with its yo, rep from * to the last 2 sts and k2. Row 3: (WS row) k2, sl 1 st purlwise with yo, *knit the next st together with its yo, sl 1 st purlwise with yo, rep from * to the last 2 sts and k2. Rep rows 2-3 throughout.
When the button band measures 12 cm / 4.7”, and ending on a WS row, work the next RS row, as follows: k2, knit the next st together with its yo, *p1, knit the next st together with its yo, rep from * to the last 2 sts and k2. Loosely BO all sts in pattern.
Sew sleeves in armholes. Close side- and sleeve seams.
Abbreviations
acc = according
beg = begin(ning)
BO = bind off
circ. = circular
CN = cable needle
CO = cast on
dec(‘s) = decrease(s)
est. = established
foll = following
inc(‘s) = increase(s)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 sts together
ndl(s) = needle(s)
p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 sts together
patt = pattern
PUK = pick up and knit
rem = remaining
rep = repeat
sl = slip
skp = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over
ssp= slip 1 st knitwise, slip 1 st knitwise, move sts back onto left ndl, purl together through back loops
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
st st = stockinette st
WS = wrong side
yo(‘s) = yarn over(s)
Translations charts and legends:
1 M re, in Rückrunde 1 M li = k1, p on WS
1 M li, in Rückrunde 1 M re = p1, k on WS
1 M auf Hilfsnadel vor die Arbeit legen, 1 M re und von Helfsnadel 1 M re = C1/1L: sl 1 st onto CN and hold in front of the work, k1, k1 from CN
1 M auf Hilfsnadel hinter die Arbeit legen, 1 M re und von Helfsnadel 1 M re = C1/1R: sl 1 st onto CN and hold in back of the work, k1, k1 from CN
2 M auf Hilfsnadel vor die Arbeit legen, 2 M re und von Helfsnadel 2 M re = C2/2L: sl 2 sts onto CN and hold in front of the work, k2, k2 from CN
2 M auf Hilfsnadel hinter die Arbeit legen, 2 M re und von Helfsnadel 2 M re = C2/2R: sl 2 sts onto CN and hold in back of the work, k2, k2 from CN
1 M wie zum Rechtsstricken abheben, 1 M re und die abgehobene M über die gestrickte M heben. In der Rückreihe 1. M wie zum Rechtsstricken abheben auf die rechte Nadel, 2. M wie zum Rechtsstricken abheben auf die rechte Nadel. Alle M zurück auf die linke Nadel schieben und li verschränkt (durch die hinteren Maschenglieder) zusammenstricken = RS: skp; WS: ssp
2 M re zusammenstricken, in der Rückreihe 2 M li zusammenstricken = RS: k2tog; WS: p2tog
1 Umschlag auf die Nadel machen = yo
graues Kästchen bedeutet nichts, überspringen ohne eineM zu stricken = no stitch
Diagramm = Chart
Reihen 6-21 wiederholen = rep rows 6-21
Vorderkante des rechten Vorderteils = right front edge
Vorderkante des linken Vorderteils = left front edge
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Adventurous beginner
Got the basics covered? You’d like to take a swing at your first pair of socks, perhaps some easy cables or colourwork? A treasure of patterns awaits you on this level.
Technique
Patterns on this level may include simple colourwork, cables or lace. Colourwork patterns repeats are relatively short, cables simple and symmetrical and lace patterns easy and relatively small, covering details rather than entire pieces. The colourwork, cable and lace stitches are not worked into decreases or increases. Colourwork yarn floats are short, max. 3-4 stitches. Picking up stitches may occur. On this level, you’ll also find easy patterns using domino knitting, log cabin knitting or tunisian crochet.
Patterns
Patterns may include simple charts. In case special techniques are employed, they are detailed our in the instructions, either as text or e.g. through videos. The patterns may also suggest ”shortcuts”, i.e. easier ways to accomplish a technique. Most of the basic socks with heel flaps or afterthought heels are on this level, as well as mittens with no-gusset thumbs. There’s also plenty of sweaters, usually yoke sweaters or raglan sleeve sweaters.
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So knitting is a regular hobby for you? Abbreviations, charts and instructions are no more than a walk in the park? Perhaps you’re looking for something to challenge yourself with, even at the odds of frogging?
Technique
In addition to basic techniques, some special techniques may be employed on this level, e.g. short rows. The same pattern may include both lace and cables. Magic loop knitting or entrelac, two-coloured brioche stitch, also here. In general, patterns require a more advanced ability to "read" your knitting. Lace patterns are also more advanced than on the previous level, but the lace stitches are still worked on right side only. Intarsia may be included, but in relatively simple and symmetrical patterns.
Patterns
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Turn off that telly and lash the doors, maximum concetration required! Although this skill level doesn’t bring much more in terms of technique, there’s simply more going on at the same time. Skill, concentration and perception are requisite.
Technique
On this level, you’ll find more advanced intarsia patterns, including intarsia in the round. Brioche patterns with decreases and/or cables are also here. Beginning of rounds may shift and multiple markers are needed. Lace or cable stitches may be worked also from wrong side. We’ve also included patterns featuring steeks here. Steeking isn’t hard as such, but requires the nerves and confidence of an experienced knitter.
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Gauge and Swatching
Every pattern is based on a certain gauge, expressed as stitches or rows per 10 cm. It is important that you make a swatch to check your gauge before you start the actual project. If your gauge doesn’t match the pattern’s gauge, your finished garment won’t be the correct size either.
Swatching Start by knitting a swatch. Use the yarn, the needles and the stitch pattern you intend to use in the project. Make the swatch a little wider than 10 cm, so that you’ll be able to measure the stitches properly. Block the swatch by pinning it to a surface, then steam it gently. Count the stitches; put a pin in a stitch, then measure 10 cm from that stitch and put another pin there. Count the stitches from pin to pin – that’s your gauge! If needed, measure both horizontal and vertical gauge (rows). If you’re measuring rib or brioche stitches, stretch out the swatch slightly before measuring.
Adjusting gauge
If your gauge doesn’t match the pattern gauge, you can adjust it by switching needle size. If your swatch has too few stitches per 10 cm (i.e. your knitting is too loose), switch to smaller needles. Conversely, if your swatch has too many stitches per 10 cm, your knitting is too tight and you’ll need a larger pair of needles. Always knit another swatch in order to determine proper gauge and sizing. Also note that the pattern yardage only applies to the pattern yarn, the yardage may differ if you choose another yarn.
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