Lion Brand Wool-EaseChunky Downloadable Pattern: Top Down Cardigan Knit

Pattern Number: 1194

Discover the fun of top down knitting; size this sweater as you go. The subtle detailing on the shoulders is accomplished with simple yarnovers.

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Lion Brand Wool-EaseChunky Downloadable Pattern: Top Down Cardigan Knit

Pattern Number: 1194
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X Finished Chest (buttoned) 43 (48, 54, 59, 64)". Length 22 (23, 24, 25, 25) inches. Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning. CORRECTIONS: None MATERIALS 630-135 Wool-Ease Chunky: Spice 5 (6,7,7,8) Skeins Lion Brand Size 10.5 [6.5 mm] 29-inch [75 cm] Circular Needles Lion Brand Stitch Holders Lion Brand Stitch Markers GAUGE:

13 sts + 19 rows to 4" (10 cm) over St st. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
NOTES:

St st = K on RS, p on WS in rows; k every round for rnds.

SWEATER

Dimensions/Measurements
Neck: 8.5 (9, 10,10, 10.5 inches Sleeve width: 8, (9, 10.5, 11, 12) inches Underarm to hem length: 12.5 (12.5, 12, 12.5 11.5) inches Bottom Hem: 2 inches Bottom circumfrence: 43.5 (49.5, 54.4, 59.5, 64.5) inches Sleeve length excluding hem: (14.5, 14.5, 14, 14, 14) inches Sleeve hem: 2 inches Cuff diameter 8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 11.5) inches

Yoke Row Row Row Row

With circular needle, cast on 38 (40, 42, 42, 44) sts. 1 (WS) P 3, place marker (pm), p 5, pm, p 23 (25, 27, 27, 29), pm, p 5, pm, p 2. 2 (RS) [K to marker, yo, slip marker (sm), k 1, yo] 4 times, k to end - 46 (48, 50, 50, 52) sts. 3 Purl. 4 K 1, M1, [k to marker, yo, sm, k 1, yo] 4 times, k to last st, M1, k 1.

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Row 5 Purl. Rows 6-13 Rep last 2 rows 4 times more - 96 (98, 100, 100, 102) sts. Row 14 Cast on 9 (10, 11, 11, 14) sts for front neck, work as for row 2 - 113 (116, 119, 119, 124) sts. Row 15 Cast on 9 (10, 11, 11, 14) sts for front neck, [k 1, p 1] twice, k 1, p to last 5 sts, [k 1, p 1] twice, k 1 - 122 (126, 130, 130, 138) sts. Row 16 (Buttonhole Row) Work as for row 2 to last 5 sts, k 2, yo, k2tog, k 1. Rep Buttonhole Row every 14th row 1 (3, 6, 2, 2) times, then every 12th row 6 (4, 1, 6, 6) times and AT SAME TIME, continue as follows: Row 17 and all WS rows to lower band [K 1, p 1] twice, k 1, p to last 5 sts, [k 1, p 1] twice, k 1. Row 18 [K to marker, yo, sm, k 1, yo] 4 times, k to end. Rep last 2 rows 10 (12, 15, 17, 19) times more, working buttonholes when necessary - 218 (238, 266, 282, 306) sts. Next row Rep Row 17. Divide for body: Next Row (RS) K 35 (38, 42, 44, 49), remove marker (rm), k 1 (left front), *slip next 42 (46, 52, 56, 60) to hold, rm, cast on 6 (8, 10, 14, 14) sts for underarm*, k 61 (67, 75, 79, 85), rm, k 1, work from * to * once, k 36 (39, 43, 45, 50) - 146 (162, 182, 198, 214) sts. Work even, working all WS rows as established, knitting all RS rows and working buttonholes as indicated until piece measures 20 (21, 22, 23, 23)" from beg, end with a RS row. Lower band: Next Row (WS) *K 1, p 1; rep from * across, dec 1 st at center of back145 (161, 181, 197, 213) sts. Next row K 6, *p 1, k 1; rep from * to last 5 sts, k 5. Continue in pat as established until band measures 2", continuing buttonholes as necessary. Bind off in pat. SLEEVES Rnd 1 With RS facing and dpns, pick up and k 6 (8, 10, 14, 14) sts along cast-on sts at underarm, pm after 3rd (4th, 5th, 7th, 7th) st, k sts from hold and up to marker - 48 (54, 62, 70, 74) sts. Knit 2 rnds. Next (dec) rnd K 1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before marker, ssk, k 1. Rep dec rnd every 8th (6th, 6th, 4th, 4th) rnd 2 (7, 1, 10, 9) times, then every 6th (4th, 4th, 2nd, 2nd) rnd 7 (4, 12, 7, 9) times - 28 (30, 34, 34, 36) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 14 (14, 14, 14, 14)" from underarm. Next rnd *K 1, p 1; rep from *. Rep last rnd until band measures 2". Bind off in rib. FINISHING Neckband With RS facing and circular needle, pick up and k 18 (19, 20, 20, 23) along right front to raglan, *1 at raglan, 4 across sleeve, 1 at raglan*, 22 (24, 26, 26, 28) across back, rep from * to * once, 18 (19, 20, 20, 23) along left front - 70 (74, 78, 78, 86) sts. Work in rows as follows: Row 1 (WS) *K 1, p 1; rep from * around, dec 7 by p2tog as you go in following areas: 1 on each front, 1 at each raglan and 1 at center back - 63 (67, 71, 71, 79) sts. Row 2 K 5, *k 1, p 1; rep from * to last 5 sts, k 5. Work even in pat as established for 3 more rows. Bind off in pat. Sew on buttons.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) k = knit p = purl Pm = place marker rnd(s) = round(s) sm = slip marker tog = together yo = yarn over

dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) M1 = make 1 pat = pattern rep = repeat(s)(ing) RS = right side ssk = slip, slip, knit WS = wrong side

St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es)

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*Wool-Ease Chunky (Article #650) is a bulky weight yarn -- a little heavier than original (worsted weight) Wool-Ease, but not as heavy as (super chunky weight) Wool-Ease Thick & Quick. It works up quickly and easily, yet is not really bulky. 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool. Packaged in 5 oz/140g; 153 yd/140m skeins.

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