Novita Nalle: Marita cardigan

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Designed by Sisko Sälpäkivi and knitted in Novita Nalle, the Marita cardigan features alternating off-white and graphite grey stripes.
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    Size
    S(M)L/XL(XXL)3XL

    Yarn demand
    Novita Nalle
    (044) Graphite 400(400)450(450)500 g and
    (010) Off White 350(350)400(400)450 g


    Needles and other supplies
    Circular needle (80 cm / 32 in) Novita 3½-4 mm (UK 8-9 / US 4-6) or size needed; a 3-3½ mm (UK 10-11 / US 2½-4) circular needle (80 cm / 32 in) for the borders; 3-3½ mm double-pointed needles for the cuffs
    Other supplies 9 buttons


    Designer
    Sisko Sälpäkivi

    Back
    Using Off White cast on 143(153)163(173)183 sts and purl the WS row.
    Begin the chevron pattern on row 1 of chart I: work the 2 sts at the right edge of the chart, repeat the 28(30)32(34)36 st pattern [= increase 1, k12(13)14(15)16, work 3 sts together, k12(13)14(15)16, increase 1, k1] 5 times, work the 1 st at left. Work row 2 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-2 for the rest of the piece. Keep alternating 24(24)26(26)26 Off White rows and 24(24)26(26)26 Graphite rows.
    Note: Twist the yarns around each other at the side to avoid long floats, or break the non-working yarn.
    After 8 stripes (4 Off White ones and 4 Graphite ones), decrease 14(15)16(17)18x1 st on every row at both ends for the armholes = 115(123)131(139)147 sts. Note: Now decrease 1 st instead of 2 sts at both ends (at the right end, skp, and at the left end, k2tog).
    When the armhole measures 21(22)23(23)24 cm, bind off as follows:
    Bind off half a pattern repeat: (RS) k1, skp, work 10(11)12(13)14 sts (2 sts remain before the middle st), k2tog, turn work. WS: p2tog, work to end. RS: k1, skp, work 8(9)10(11)12 sts, k2tog. Turn work. WS: p2tog, work to end. Keep decreasing as established until all sts of the half repeat have been decreased. Break yarn.
    Next full pattern repeat: (RS) k2tog, work 11(12)13(14)15 sts, s2kp (= slip 2 sts knitwise, k1, pass the slipped sts over), work 10(11)12(13)14 sts. Turn work. P2tog, work to last 2 sts, p2tog through the back loop. RS: k2tog, work 9(10)11(12)13 sts, s2kp, work 8(9)10(11912 sts, k2tog. Turn work. P2tog, work to last 2 sts, p2tog through the back loop. Keep decreasing as established until all sts have been decreased, then break yarn. Keep working as established until all back sts have been decreased.
     
    Left front
    Using Off White cast on 73(78)83(88)93 sts and purl the WS row. Begin the chevron pattern on row 1 of chart II: work the 2 sts at the right end of the chart, repeat the 28(30)32(34)36 st pattern 2 times, work the 15(16)17(18)19 sts at left. Work row 2 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-2 for the rest of the piece. Keep alternating 24(24)26(26)26 Off White rows and 24(24)26(26)26 Graphite rows.
    Note: Twist the yarns around each other at the side to avoid long floats, or break the non-working yarn.
    After 8 stripes in total (4 Off White, 4 Graphite), on every row decrease 14(15)16(17)18x1 st for the armhole at the right end. Note: Decrease 1 st instead of 2 sts at the right end (decrease by skp) and at the same time begin the neckline slanting: *at the left end decrease 5x1 st, work 1 row even*, repeat *-* until you have decreased half a pattern repeat. Continue the neckline decreases at the other half: increase 1 st every 6th row (2 fewer increases per 6 rows). When you reach a 2 st decrease, finish slanting the neckline. Now decrease by k2tog.
    When the armhole is the same height as on the back, bind off as established.
     
    Right front
    Mirror left front.
     
    Sleeves
    Determine where to start striping by the front piece. Begin striping on the sleeves 44(45)46(47)47(48) cm below the starting point of the armhole decreases.
    Cast on 59(63)67(71)75 sts and purl the WS row. Begin the chevron pattern on row 1 of chart I: work the 2 sts at the right end of the chart, repeat the 28(30)32(34)36 st pattern 2 times, work the 1 st at left. Work row 2, increasing 1(0)0(0)0 st at both ends = 61(63)67(71)75 sts. Now keep repeating rows 1-2 and work stripes as established. Size S: increase 1 st at both ends on the next row = 63(63)67(71)75 sts. Work the increased sts in stockinette st.
    When the piece measures 5(7)7(8)8 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 2,5(2)2(2)2 cm 13(15)15(15)15 more times = 91(95)99(103)107 sts. Work the increased sts in stockinette st.
    When the piece measures 44(45)46(47)47(48) cm, on every other row bind off 1x5(7)7(7)7 sts, 1x3 sts and 3x2 sts at both ends (the increased sts are decreased). Keep working the chevron pattern. Keep decreasing at both ends by omitting the increases in the chevron pattern.
    When there is a 2 st decrease at both edges, bind off.
    Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
     
    Finishing
    Sew the side seams and shoulder seams.
    Hem triangles
    There are a total of 10 empty triangles at the hem. You will fill out the triangles using Graphite. Pick up and knit sts from the RS of the work: 12(13)14(15)16 sts from one edge of the triangle, 1 st from the midpoint, 12(13)14(15)16 sts from the other edge = 25(27)29(31)33 sts. Turn work. WS: p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, p2tog through the back loop. RS: skp, k8(9)10(11)12, s2kp (= slip 2 sts knitwise, k1, pass the slipped sts over), k8(9)10(11)12, k2tog. Turn work. WS: p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, p2tog through the back loop. Keep decreasing as established until all sts have been decreased, then break yarn.
    Fill all empty triangles in the hem in this manner.
    Hem
    Using the smaller circular needle and Graphite pick up and knit sts from the RS of the work: 17(19)21(23)25 sts from each triangle + 1 st at the end of row = 171(191)211(231)251 sts. Work ribbing for 5 cm, then work a stretchy bind-off in pattern.
    Sleeve cuffs
    Sew the sleeve seams. Make the triangles as established. Using the double-pointed needles and Graphite pick up and knit sts from the RS of the work: 17(19)21(23)25 sts from both triangles and 1 st from the end of round = 35(39)43(47)51 sts. Work ribbing in the round for 5 cm, then work a stretchy bind-off in pattern. Work the other cuff in the same manner.
    Borders
    Using the smaller needles and Graphite pick up and knit sts from the RS of the left front edge. Cast on 1 st at the beginning of row and start picking at the midpoint of the back neckline. Pick up 15(15)16(16)18 sts from the neckline (the neckline is narrowed) and continue to the front neckline and front edge, picking up 3 sts for every 4 rows. Make sure the number of sts is divisible by 2 + 1 st. WS: p1, *k1, p1*, repeat *-* to end of row. Work ribbing for 3 cm, then work a stretchy bind-off in pattern.
    Place markers for buttons. The topmost button should be at the starting point of the slanted neckline, the lowest one 1,5 cm from the hem and the other 7 evenly in between.
    Work the right border in the same manner. When the border measures 1,5 cm, make buttonholes at the spots you marked. Buttonhole: work 2 sts together, yarn over. When the border measures 3 cm, work a stretchy bind-off in pattern.
    Attach the sleeves and sew on the buttons.
    Finished dimensions
    body circumference 94(104)114(124)134 cm / 37(41)45(48¾)52¾ in
    length 99(100)107(107)108 cm / 39(39¼)42¼(42¼)42½ in
    inner sleeve length 45(46)47(48)48 cm / 17¾(18)18½(19)19 in


    Stitch patterns & gauge
    Stitch patterns Ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Chevron pattern: work following the chart and instructions. Stockinette stitch: knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows. Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*

    Back
    Using Off White cast on 143(153)163(173)183 sts and purl the WS row.
    Begin the chevron pattern on row 1 of chart I: work the 2 sts at the right edge of the chart, repeat the 28(30)32(34)36 st pattern [= increase 1, k12(13)14(15)16, work 3 sts together, k12(13)14(15)16, increase 1, k1] 5 times, work the 1 st at left. Work row 2 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-2 for the rest of the piece. Keep alternating 24(24)26(26)26 Off White rows and 24(24)26(26)26 Graphite rows.
    Note: Twist the yarns around each other at the side to avoid long floats, or break the non-working yarn.
    After 8 stripes (4 Off White ones and 4 Graphite ones), decrease 14(15)16(17)18x1 st on every row at both ends for the armholes = 115(123)131(139)147 sts. Note: Now decrease 1 st instead of 2 sts at both ends (at the right end, skp, and at the left end, k2tog).
    When the armhole measures 21(22)23(23)24 cm, bind off as follows:
    Bind off half a pattern repeat: (RS) k1, skp, work 10(11)12(13)14 sts (2 sts remain before the middle st), k2tog, turn work. WS: p2tog, work to end. RS: k1, skp, work 8(9)10(11)12 sts, k2tog. Turn work. WS: p2tog, work to end. Keep decreasing as established until all sts of the half repeat have been decreased. Break yarn.
    Next full pattern repeat: (RS) k2tog, work 11(12)13(14)15 sts, s2kp (= slip 2 sts knitwise, k1, pass the slipped sts over), work 10(11)12(13)14 sts. Turn work. P2tog, work to last 2 sts, p2tog through the back loop. RS: k2tog, work 9(10)11(12)13 sts, s2kp, work 8(9)10(11912 sts, k2tog. Turn work. P2tog, work to last 2 sts, p2tog through the back loop. Keep decreasing as established until all sts have been decreased, then break yarn. Keep working as established until all back sts have been decreased.
     
    Left front
    Using Off White cast on 73(78)83(88)93 sts and purl the WS row. Begin the chevron pattern on row 1 of chart II: work the 2 sts at the right end of the chart, repeat the 28(30)32(34)36 st pattern 2 times, work the 15(16)17(18)19 sts at left. Work row 2 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-2 for the rest of the piece. Keep alternating 24(24)26(26)26 Off White rows and 24(24)26(26)26 Graphite rows.
    Note: Twist the yarns around each other at the side to avoid long floats, or break the non-working yarn.
    After 8 stripes in total (4 Off White, 4 Graphite), on every row decrease 14(15)16(17)18x1 st for the armhole at the right end. Note: Decrease 1 st instead of 2 sts at the right end (decrease by skp) and at the same time begin the neckline slanting: *at the left end decrease 5x1 st, work 1 row even*, repeat *-* until you have decreased half a pattern repeat. Continue the neckline decreases at the other half: increase 1 st every 6th row (2 fewer increases per 6 rows). When you reach a 2 st decrease, finish slanting the neckline. Now decrease by k2tog.
    When the armhole is the same height as on the back, bind off as established.
     
    Right front
    Mirror left front.
     
    Sleeves
    Determine where to start striping by the front piece. Begin striping on the sleeves 44(45)46(47)47(48) cm below the starting point of the armhole decreases.
    Cast on 59(63)67(71)75 sts and purl the WS row. Begin the chevron pattern on row 1 of chart I: work the 2 sts at the right end of the chart, repeat the 28(30)32(34)36 st pattern 2 times, work the 1 st at left. Work row 2, increasing 1(0)0(0)0 st at both ends = 61(63)67(71)75 sts. Now keep repeating rows 1-2 and work stripes as established. Size S: increase 1 st at both ends on the next row = 63(63)67(71)75 sts. Work the increased sts in stockinette st.
    When the piece measures 5(7)7(8)8 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 2,5(2)2(2)2 cm 13(15)15(15)15 more times = 91(95)99(103)107 sts. Work the increased sts in stockinette st.
    When the piece measures 44(45)46(47)47(48) cm, on every other row bind off 1x5(7)7(7)7 sts, 1x3 sts and 3x2 sts at both ends (the increased sts are decreased). Keep working the chevron pattern. Keep decreasing at both ends by omitting the increases in the chevron pattern.
    When there is a 2 st decrease at both edges, bind off.
    Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
     
    Finishing
    Sew the side seams and shoulder seams.
    Hem triangles
    There are a total of 10 empty triangles at the hem. You will fill out the triangles using Graphite. Pick up and knit sts from the RS of the work: 12(13)14(15)16 sts from one edge of the triangle, 1 st from the midpoint, 12(13)14(15)16 sts from the other edge = 25(27)29(31)33 sts. Turn work. WS: p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, p2tog through the back loop. RS: skp, k8(9)10(11)12, s2kp (= slip 2 sts knitwise, k1, pass the slipped sts over), k8(9)10(11)12, k2tog. Turn work. WS: p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, p2tog through the back loop. Keep decreasing as established until all sts have been decreased, then break yarn.
    Fill all empty triangles in the hem in this manner.
    Hem
    Using the smaller circular needle and Graphite pick up and knit sts from the RS of the work: 17(19)21(23)25 sts from each triangle + 1 st at the end of row = 171(191)211(231)251 sts. Work ribbing for 5 cm, then work a stretchy bind-off in pattern.
    Sleeve cuffs
    Sew the sleeve seams. Make the triangles as established. Using the double-pointed needles and Graphite pick up and knit sts from the RS of the work: 17(19)21(23)25 sts from both triangles and 1 st from the end of round = 35(39)43(47)51 sts. Work ribbing in the round for 5 cm, then work a stretchy bind-off in pattern. Work the other cuff in the same manner.
    Borders
    Using the smaller needles and Graphite pick up and knit sts from the RS of the left front edge. Cast on 1 st at the beginning of row and start picking at the midpoint of the back neckline. Pick up 15(15)16(16)18 sts from the neckline (the neckline is narrowed) and continue to the front neckline and front edge, picking up 3 sts for every 4 rows. Make sure the number of sts is divisible by 2 + 1 st. WS: p1, *k1, p1*, repeat *-* to end of row. Work ribbing for 3 cm, then work a stretchy bind-off in pattern.
    Place markers for buttons. The topmost button should be at the starting point of the slanted neckline, the lowest one 1,5 cm from the hem and the other 7 evenly in between.
    Work the right border in the same manner. When the border measures 1,5 cm, make buttonholes at the spots you marked. Buttonhole: work 2 sts together, yarn over. When the border measures 3 cm, work a stretchy bind-off in pattern.
    Attach the sleeves and sew on the buttons.

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