SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X Finished bust: 40 (44, 46, 51, 53, 58) in. 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.
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One-Button Cardigan
Lion Brand® Lion® Cotton
GAUGE:
14 sts = 3 inches in pat st. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
PATTERN (multiple of 8 sts plus 5):
Row 1 (RS): K. Row 2: P. Row 3: K 1, p 3, *k 5, p 3; rep from * across, end k 1. Row 4: P 1, k 3, *p 5, k 3; rep from * across, end p 1. Row 5: K 1, yo, k3tog, yo, *k 5, yo, k3tog, yo; rep from * across, end k
1. Rows 6 & 8: P. Row 7: K. Row 9: K 5, *p 3, k 5; rep from * across. Row 10: P 5, *k 3, p 5; rep from * across. Row 11: K 5, *yo, k3tog, yo, k 5; rep from * across. Row 12: P.
Rep Rows 1-12 for pat.
SWEATER
BACK
Cast on 93 (101, 109, 117, 125, 133) sts. Work in k 1, p 1 rib for 6
rows. Beg with Row 1, work even in pat until piece meas approx 25 (26, 27, 28,
29, 30) in. from beg.
Last row: Bind off 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42) sts, work 29 (33, 37, 41, 45, 49)
sts and sl on a holder, bind off rem 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42) sts.
LEFT FRONT
Cast on 45 (53, 53, 61, 61, 69) sts. Work in k 1, p 1 rib for
6 rows. Beg with Row 1, work even in pat until piece meas 16 (16½, 17, 17 1/2,
18, 18½) in. from beg.
Shape V-neck Keeping to pat, dec 1 st at center Front on next row, then every 4 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) rows 12 (18, 16, 22, 20, 26) times -- 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42) sts. Work even until piece meas same as Back to shoulders. Bind off rem
sts.
RIGHT FRONT
Work to correspond to Left Front, rev shaping.
SLEEVES
Cast on 39 sts. Work in k 1, p 1 rib for 6 rows. Work even in
pat inc 6 sts evenly spaced across Row 1 -- 45 sts. Cont in pat inc 1 st at each
end every 5 (4, 4, 4, 3, 3) rows 20 (22, 24, 26, 28, 30) times working added sts
into pat -- 85 (89, 93, 97, 101, 105) sts. Work even in pat until Sleeve mea 20
(20, 20, 21, 21, 22) in. from beg or desired length. Bind off loosely.
FINISHING
Left Front Band
With RS facing, pick up and k 109 (113, 117,
121, 125, 129) sts evenly along Left Front center edge. Work in k 1, p 1 rib for
6 rows. Bind off in rib. Sew Right front to Back at shoulder. Right Front Band
With RS facing, pick up and k 145 (149, 153, 157, 161, 165) sts evenly
along Right Front center edge and Back of neck. Work in k 1, p 1 rib for 6 rows.
Bind off in rib.
Sew Left Front to Back shoulder and rib. Make a ch-5 buttonloop
on Right Front at beg of V-neck shaping. Sew on button opp buttonloop. Mark
Front and Back at side edges 9 (9¼, 9½, 10, 10½, 11) in. down from shoulder
seams for Sleeve placement. Sew Sleeves bet markers. Sew side and Sleeve seams.
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One-Button Cardigan Reviewed by sharon carbone on 2012-07-14
Sharon 7-14-12
I just finished this sweater.I also have loops where the YO stitch is. The pattern made a very pretty sweater.
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