I had the idea for this pattern for a while, but it took a bit for me to work out all the details in my head. Working out mentally how each panel would be constructed took some time, and then even more time to work out the little details in real life.
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How to easily construct the collar that would be fairly straight forward to make, but also look how I envisioned took a few go arounds to get the stitches to lay right. I also had to determine the edgings for the edge rows, along with the treatment for the front so that everything would lay nicely without the natural curve that stockinette wants to do.
After a few ideas of more textured and intricate patterns, I decided on simple garter stitches for where you typically would have ribbing. This gives a subtle texture change to the stockinette, and also creates a hem that won’t roll in only 6 rows.
For the front opening I wanted something that would look nice on both sides of the fabric since the collar and front opening would be seen from both sides. By doing a simple 1X1 rib over 6 stitches the opening not only has a decorative element that is easy to create, but also prevents the stockinette from rolling.
Since finishing this pattern I have found this cardigan to be so easy to wear. The worsted wool is perfect for layering, and with the collar rolling away from the neck there isn’t any itchiness. No matter if you are out and about, the refined details and versatility of what you wear it with can make you feel polished and put together. The comfort and coziness of the wool and ease of wearing also makes it perfect to wear at home with your records on.
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Knit Put Your Records On Cardigan
by City Farmhouse Studio
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Patons – Classic Wool Worsted – 3.5oz/100g – 194 yd/177m – 100% Wool – Category 4 Medium – 11 WPI – 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) [7, 7, 8, 8]
Alternative yarn substitutions: Plymouth Yarn Galaway Worsted, Paint Box 100% Washable Wool, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted
Size 7 (4.5 mm) and 8 (5 mm) needles
Tapestry Needle
Gauge 4” x 4” = 18 sts x 24 rows in stockinette with larger size needles
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X]
Garment Back Width 17.25 (18.75, 20, 22.25, 24) [26.25, 28, 30.75, 33.25] inches
Garment Length at Shoulders 22.75 (23, 23.25, 23.75, 23.75) [24, 24, 24.75, 24.75] inches
Cuff to Cuff 60 (62.75, 64, 67.5, 70.75) [73.5, 77.25, 79.5, 82.5] inches
A YouTube tutorial video showing the sts and details of the cardigan construction can be found at: https://youtu.be/8DfXv86LvJs
Glossary
Rc – row count
St – st
Sts – stitches
Rs – right side row
Ws – wrong side row
K – knit
P – purl
Ssk – slip, slip, knit the 2 slipped stitches together
Ssp – slip, slip, purl the 2 slipped stitches together
P2tog – purl 2 together
S2kpo – slip 2 stitches, knit next stitch, pass slipped stitches over the knit stitch
K3tog – knit 3 together
Front Left
With the 4.5 mm needles and a long tail cast on, cast on 56 (60, 64, 68, 72) [76, 82, 86, 92] stitches.
(RS) Knit the row until 6 stitches remain. P, k, p, k, p, k over the last 6 stitches.
(WS) P, k, p, k, p, k over the first 6 stitches, knit the remainder of the row.
Repeat the above two rows an additional 2 times each so that you have 6 total rows of garter stitch.
Change to 5 mm needles. Knit 88 (88, 86, 84, 78) [78, 74, 74, 70] rows or 15.75 (15.75, 15.25, 15, 14) [14, 13.25, 13.25, 12.75] inches in stockinette and keep the last 6 stitches in the rib pattern. RC 94 (94, 92, 90, 84) [84, 80, 80, 76].
(RS) Bind off 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) [4, 5, 5, 5] stitches and knit the row ending with rib pattern.
(WS) Work the row as before continuing the edge rib pattern and purling until 2 stitches remain, p2tog to make one decrease. RC 96 (96, 94, 92, 86) [86, 82, 82, 78]. Sts in work 52 (56, 60, 64, 67) [71, 76, 80, 86].
Bind off or k2tog 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [2, 2, 3, 2] stitches and knit the row with the rib edging.
Keeping with the rib edging, purl the row and decrease 0 (1, 1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 1, 1] stitch at the end of the row with a p2tog.
Work the above two rows a total of 1 (1, 1, 2, 3) [1, 2, 2, 1] times. RC 98 (98, 96, 96, 92) [88, 86, 86, 80]. Sts in work 51 (54, 58, 60, 61) [68, 70, 72, 83].
Bind off or decrease with a k2tog 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 1, 2] stitches and knit the row with the rib edging.
Keeping with the rib edging, purl the row and decrease 0 (0, 0, 0, 0) [1, 1, 1, 1] stitch at the end of the row with a p2tog. Work an additional 2 (2, 0, 0, 0) [0, 0, 0, 0] rows in stockinette with the rib edging.
Work the above two rows a total of 1 (1, 1, 2, 3) [2, 3, 4, 3] times. RC 102 (102, 98, 100, 98) [92, 92, 94, 86]. Sts in work 50 (53, 57, 58, 58) [64, 64, 64, 74].
Sizes (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X] – k2tog the first two stitches and knit row with rib edging.
Keeping with the rib edging, purl the row and decrease 0 (0, 0, 0, 0) [0, 0, 0, 1] stitch at the end of the row with a p2tog. Work an additional 0 (2, 2, 2, 2) [0, 0, 0, 0] rows in stockinette and rib edging.
Work the above rows a total of 0 (1, 2, 1, 1) [5, 5, 4, 7] times. RC 102 (106, 106, 104, 102) [102, 102, 102, 100]. Sts in work 50 (52, 55, 57, 57) [59, 59, 60, 60].
All Sizes – Knit in stockinette with the rib edging 20 (18, 20, 24, 26) [28, 28, 32, 34] rows or 3.25 (3, 3.25, 4, 4.25) [4.75, 4.75, 5.25, 5.75] inches. RC 122 (124, 126, 128, 128) [130, 130, 134, 134].
Collar shaping
Knit until 8 stitches remain. Ssk, and then work the rib edging over the last 6 stitches. Work 3 rows in stockinette with rib edging.
Repeat above rows for a total of 2 times. RC 130 (132, 134, 136, 136) [138, 138, 142, 142]. Sts in work 48 (50, 53, 55, 55) [57, 57, 58, 58].
Knit until 8 stitches remain. Ssk, and then work the rib edging over the last 6 stitches. Work 1 row in stockinette with rib edging.
Repeat above rows for a total of 2 times. RC 134 (136, 138, 140, 140) [142, 142, 146, 146]. Sts in work 46 (48, 51, 53, 53) [55, 55, 56, 56].
Bind off 19 (20, 21, 22, 22) [23, 23, 24, 24] sts. Cast on 14 (14, 15, 17, 17) [17, 17, 19, 19] stitches to create neck collar to go around back. Knit the 14 (14, 15, 17, 17) [17, 17, 19, 19] cast on stitches. K2tog, and then work the rest of the row in pattern. Work 1 row in stockinette with rib edging. RC 136 (138, 140, 142, 142) [144, 144, 148, 148]. Sts in work 40 (41, 44, 47, 47) [48, 48, 50, 50].
Knit until 8 stitches remain. Ssk, and then work the rib edging over the last 6 stitches. Work 1 row in stockinette wit h rib edging.
Repeat above rows for a total of 6 times. RC 148 (150, 152, 154, 154) [156, 156, 160, 160]. Sts in work 34 (35, 38, 41, 41) [42, 42, 44, 44].
Knit until 8 stitches remain. Ssk, and then work the rib edging over the last 6 stitches.
Work the edge pattern over the first 6 stitches. Ssp and then purl the remainder of the row.
Repeat the above knit and purl row for a total of 2 times. RC 152 (154, 156, 158, 158) [160, 160, 164, 164]. Sts in work 30 (31, 34, 37, 37) [38, 38, 40, 40].
Change to 4.5 mm needles. Knit until 9 stitches remain. S2kpo, and then work the rib edging over the last 6 stitches.
Work the edge pattern over the first 6 stitches. Ssk and then knit the remainder of the row.
Repeat the above two rows for a total of 3 times. RC 158 (160, 162, 164, 164) [166, 166, 170, 170]. Sts in work 21 (22, 25, 28, 28) [29, 29, 31, 31].
Bind off all stitches in work.
Front Right
With the 4.5 mm needles and a long tail cast on, cast on 56 (60, 64, 68, 72) [76, 82, 86, 92] stitches.
(RS) K, p, k, p, k, p over the first 6 stitches. Knit the row remainder of the row.
(WS) Purl the row until 6 stitches remain. K, p, k, p, k, p over the last 6 stitches.
Repeat the above two rows an additional 2 times each so that you have 6 total rows of garter stitch.
Change to 5 mm needles. Knit 88 (88, 86, 84, 78) [78, 74, 74, 70] rows or 15.75 (15.75, 15.25, 15, 14) [14, 13.25, 13.25, 12.75] inches in stockinette and keeping the first 6 stitches in the rib pattern. RC 94 (94, 92, 90, 84) [84, 80, 80, 76].
(RS) Work the row as before continuing the edge rib pattern until 2 stitches remain, ssk to make one decrease.
(WS) Bind off 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) [4, 5, 5, 5] stitches and purl the row ending with rib pattern. RC 96 (96, 94, 92, 86) [86, 82, 82, 78]. Sts in work 52 (56, 60, 64, 67) [71, 76, 80, 86].
Work the row as before continuing the edge rib pattern until 2 stitches remain, ssk to make one decrease.
Bind off or decrease with a ssp 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [2, 2, 3, 2] stitches and purl the row ending with the rib pattern.
Work the above two rows a total of 1 (1, 1, 2, 3) [1, 2, 2, 1] times. RC 98 (98, 96, 96, 92) [88, 86, 86, 80]. Sts in work 51 (54, 58, 60, 61) [68, 70, 72, 83].
Work the row as before continuing the edge rib pattern until 2 stitches remain, ssk to make one decrease.
Bind off or decrease with a ssp 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 1, 2] stitches and purl the row ending with the rib pattern. Knit an additional 2 (2, 0, 0, 0) [0, 0, 0, 0] rows in stockinette with the rib edging.
Work the above rows a total of 1 (1, 1, 2, 3) [2, 3, 4, 3] times. RC 102 (102, 98, 100, 98) [92, 92, 94, 86]. Sts in work 50 (53, 57, 58, 58) [64, 64, 64, 74].
Sizes (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X] – Work the 6 stitches of the rib edging and knit the row until 2 stitches remain. Ssk.
Ssp, and then work the rest of the row in pattern. Work and additional 0 (2, 2, 2, 2) [0, 0, 0, 0] rows in stockinette and rib edging.
Work above rows a total of 0 (1, 2, 1, 1) [5, 5, 4, 7] times. RC 102 (106, 106, 104, 102) [102, 102, 102, 100]. Sts in work 50 (52, 55, 57, 57) [59, 59, 60, 60].
Knit in stockinette with rib edging 20 (18, 20, 24, 26) [28, 28, 32, 34] rows or 3.25 (3, 3.25, 4, 4.25) [4.75, 4.75, 5.25, 5.75] inches. RC 122 (124, 126, 128, 128) [130, 130, 134, 134].
Collar shaping
Work the 6 stitches of the rib edging. K2tog and then knit the remainder of the row. Work 3 rows in stockinette with rib edging.
Repeat above rows for a total of 2 times. RC 130 (132, 134, 136, 136) [138, 138, 142, 142]. Sts in work 48 (50, 53, 55, 55) [57, 57, 58, 58].
Work the 6 stitches of the rib edging. K2tog and then knit the remainder of the row. Work 1 rows in stockinette with rib edging.
Repeat above rows for a total of 2 times. RC 134 (136, 138, 140, 140) [142, 142, 146, 146]. Sts in work 46 (48, 51, 53, 53) [55, 55, 56, 56].
Work the 6 stitches of the rib edging. Knit to the end of the row. Bind off 19 (20, 21, 22, 22) [23, 23, 24, 24] stitches for shoulder. Cast on 14 (14, 15, 17, 17) [17, 17, 19, 19] stitches to create neck collar to go around back. Purl the 14 (14, 15, 17, 17) [17, 17, 19, 19] cast on stitches. Ssp, and then work the rest of the row in pattern. Work 1 row in stockinette with rib edging. RC 136 (138, 140, 142, 142) [144, 144, 148, 148]. Sts in work 40 (41, 44, 47, 47) [48, 48, 50, 50].
Work the 6 stitches of the rib edging. K2tog and then knit the remainder of the row. Work 1 row in stockinette with rib edging.
Repeat above rows for a total of 6 times. RC 148 (150, 152, 154, 154) [156, 156, 160, 160]. Sts in work 34 (35, 38, 41, 41) [42, 42, 44, 44].
Work the 6 stitches of the rib edging. K2tog and then knit the remainder of the row.
Work the row in stockinette until 8 stitches remain. P2tog, and then work the edge rib stitches.
Repeat the above knit and purl row for a total of 2 times. RC 152 (154, 156, 158, 158) [160, 160, 164, 164]. Sts in work 30 (31, 34, 37, 37) [38, 38, 40, 40].
Change to 4.5 mm needles. Work the 6 stitches of the rib edging. K3tog and then knit the remainder of the row.
Work the row in stockinette until 8 stitches remain. K2tog, and then work the edge rib stitches.
Repeat the above two rows for a total of 3 times. RC 158 (160, 162, 164, 164) [166, 166, 170, 170]. Sts in work 21 (22, 25, 28, 28) [29, 29, 31, 31].
Bind off all stitches in work.
Back
With the 4.5 mm needles and a long tail cast on, cast on 78 (84, 90, 100, 108) [118, 126, 138, 150] stitches.
Work 6 rows of garter stitch.
(RS) Change to 5 mm needles. Knit 88 (88, 86, 84, 78) [78, 74, 74, 70] rows or 15.75 (15.75, 15.25, 15, 14) [14, 13.25, 13.25, 12.75] inches in stockinette and keeping the first 6 stitches in the rib pattern. RC 94 (94, 92, 90, 84) [84, 80, 80, 76].
Bind off 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) [4, 5, 5, 5] stitches and knit row in stockinette until 2 stitches remain. K2tog. Repeat row once ending with a ssp. RC 96 (96, 94, 92, 86) [86, 82, 82, 78]. Sts in work 70 (76, 82, 92, 98) [108, 114, 126, 138].
Bind off or decrease 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [2, 2, 3, 2] stitches and knit row in stockinette, decrease 0 (1, 1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 1, 1] stitches at end. Repeat row once.
Repeat the above rows a total of 1 (1, 1, 2, 3) [2, 2, 2, 1] times. RC 98 (98, 96, 96, 92) [90, 86, 86, 80]. Sts in work 68 (72, 78, 84, 86) [96, 102, 110, 132].
Bind off or decrease 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 1, 2] stitches and knit row in stockinette, decrease 0 (0, 0, 0, 0) [1, 1, 1, 1] stitches at end. Repeat row once.
Repeat the above rows a total of 1 (1, 1, 2, 3) [2, 3, 4, 3] times. RC 102 (102, 98, 100, 98) [94, 92, 94, 86]. Sts in work 66 (70, 76, 80, 80) [88, 90, 94, 114].
Sizes (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X] – Decrease 1 stitch and knit row in stockinette, decrease 0 (0, 0, 0, 0) [0, 0, 0, 1] stitches at end. Repeat row once.
Repeat the above rows a total of 0 (1, 2, 1, 1) [4, 5, 4, 7] times. RC 102 (106, 106, 104, 102) [102, 102, 102, 100]. Sts in work 66 (68, 72, 78, 78) [80, 80, 86, 86].
All Sizes – Knit 34 (32, 34, 38, 40) [42, 42, 46, 48] rows in stockinette or 5.75 (5.25, 5.75, 6.25, 6.75) [7, 7, 7.75, 8] inches. RC 136 (138, 140, 142, 142) [144, 144, 148, 148].
Bind off all stitches in work.
Sleeve
With the 4.5 mm needles and a long tail cast on, cast on 38 (40, 40, 40, 42) [44, 46, 46, 48] stitches.
Work 6 rows of garter stitch.
(RS) Change to 5 mm needles. Working in stockinette, increase 1 stitch on each side of work. Knit in stockinette an additional 13 (11, 9, 7, 6) [4, 4, 3, 3] rows. Repeat for a total of 6 (7, 9, 11, 13) [17, 20, 22, 24] times. RC 90 (90, 96, 94, 97) [91, 106, 94, 102]. Sts in work 50 (54, 58, 62, 68) [78, 86, 90, 96].
Knit 10 (12, 4, 8, 5) [15, 4, 14, 6] rows in stockinette. RC 100 (102, 100, 102, 102) [106, 110, 108, 108].
Bind off 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) [4, 4, 4, 5] sts and work row in stockinette to decrease 1 st on opposite side. Repeat decreases once for other side. RC 102 (104, 102, 104, 104) [108, 112, 110, 110]. Sts in work 44 (48, 50, 54, 58) [68, 76, 80, 84].
Bind off 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) [3, 3, 3, 3] sts and work row in stockinette to decrease 1 st on opposite side. Repeat decreases once for other side. RC 104 (106, 104, 106, 106) [110, 114, 112, 112]. Sts in work 38 (42, 44, 48, 52) [60, 68, 72, 76].
Bind off 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 1, 2] sts and work row in stockinette to decrease 1 st on opposite side. Repeat decreases once for other side. Repeat all for a total of 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) [3, 3, 3, 2] times. RC 106 (110, 108, 110, 110) [116, 120, 118, 116]. Sts in work 34 (34, 36, 40, 44) [48, 56, 60, 64].
Decrease 1 st and work row in stockinette to decrease 0 (0, 0, 0, 0) [0, 0, 1, 1] st on opposite side. Repeat decreases once for other side. Repeat all for a total of 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) [2, 3, 3, 3] times. RC 112 (116, 114, 118, 118) [120, 126, 124, 122]. Sts in work 28 (28, 30, 32, 36) [44, 50, 48, 52].
Knit in stockinette 4 (4, 4, 4, 6) [6, 6, 6, 8] rows. RC 116 (120, 118, 122, 124) [126, 132, 130, 130].
Bind off or decrease 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [1, 2, 2, 2] sts and work row in stockinette to decrease 0 (0, 0, 0, 0) [0, 1, 1, 1] st on opposite side. Repeat decreases once for other side. Repeat all for a total of 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) [4, 4, 4, 5] times. RC 122 (126, 126, 130, 132) [134, 140, 138, 140]. Sts in work 22 (22, 22, 24, 28) [36, 34, 32, 32].
Bind off or decrease 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [2, 2, 2, 2] sts and work row in stockinette to decrease 1 st on opposite side. Repeat decreases once for other side. Repeat all for a total of 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) [2, 2, 2, 2] times. RC 126 (130, 130, 134, 138) [138, 144, 142, 144]. Sts in work 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) [24, 22, 20, 20].
Bind off 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) [3, 3, 3, 3] sts and work row in stockinette to decrease 1 st on opposite side. Repeat decreases once for other side. Repeat all for a total of 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [2, 2, 2, 2] times. RC 128 (132, 132, 136, 140) [142, 148, 146, 148]. Sts in work 8 (8, 8, 8, 8) [8, 6, 4, 4].
Bind off all stitches in work.
Repeat to make second sleeve.
Construction
Sew shoulders together. Sew each front neck collar edge together in back. Sew bottom of front neck collor and center back together. Set in sleeves. Sew body together and continue up and through arm cuffs. Block.
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