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Diamond Cardigan - knitting pattern

€6.00
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X)
  • Yarn: Drops, Paris uni colour
  • Needles: 4 mm (US6, UK8)
  • Knitting type: Raglan, bottom to top
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The Diamond cardigan is a relaxed button-up cardigan worked from the bottom up in an allover diamond lace pattern, creating a light and openwork texture. The body is worked flat in one piece to the underarms, while the sleeves are worked separately in the round from the cuffs up. The body and sleeves are then joined and worked together towards the neck with raglan-style decreases. Ribbed front bands, buttonholes, the lower hem and the neckline are worked as part of the cardigan. The smooth cotton yarn keeps the lace pattern crisp while giving the finished garment a soft drape.

Language: English

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X), to be worn with 10 cm (4 in) positive ease. Shown in size L.

Yarns:
Drops Paris uni colour (100% cotton, 50 g (1.8 oz) = 75 m (82 yds)), colour no. 41.

Yarn weight (Worsted / Afghan / Aran):
350 (400) 450 (500) 550 (600) 650 (700) g
12.3 (14.1) 15.8 (17.6) 19.4 (21.1) 22.9 (24.6) oz
7 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) balls
525 (600) 675 (750) 825 (900) 975 (1050) m
574 (656) 738 (820) 902 (984) 1066 (1148) yds

Needles:
4 mm (US 6, UK 8) 60-80 cm (23-31 in) circular needles and four 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) 20 cm (7.75 in) double-pointed needles.

Gauge:
10 cm x 10 cm (4 in x 4 in) = 16 stitches x 23 rows in Diamond lace stitch pattern after washing.

Notions:
6 stitch markers, 2 pieces of scrap yarn, 4 stitch holders and a tapestry needle. Buttons Ø 1.8 cm (0.7 in): 8 (8) 9 (9) 10 (10) 11 (11) pcs.

Pattern includes:
Detailed written directions, YouTube video links with QR codes, a garment schematic, finished measurements and abbreviations.

Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 88.0 (97.0) 105.5 (114.5) 123.0 (132.0) 140.5 (149.5) cm / 35.25 (38.75) 42.25 (45.75) 49.25 (52.75) 56.25 (59.75) in
Back length (center): 48.5 (50.5) 52.0 (54.0) 55.5 (57.5) 59.0 (61.0) cm / 19.5 (20.25) 20.75 (21.5) 22.25 (23) 23.75 (24.25) in
Sleeve length: 45.0 (46.5) 48.5 (50.0) 51.5 (53.5) 55.0 (57.0) cm / 18 (18.5) 19.25 (20) 20.75 (21.5) 22 (22.75) in
Sleeve circumference (underarm): 32.5 (32.5) 35.0 (35.0) 37.5 (37.5) 40.0 (40.0) cm / 13 (13) 14 (14) 15 (15) 16 (16) in

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Pattern videos

Skills used in this pattern

  • How to read a knitting pattern Reading a knitting pattern means understanding materials, gauge, sizes, abbreviations, stitch counts and construction...
  • Gauge Gauge describes how many stitches and rows fit into a measured area.
  • Gauge Swatch A gauge swatch is a sample used to measure stitch and row gauge before starting a project.
  • Blocking Blocking shapes finished knitting with moisture, measurements and drying time.
  • Long Tail Cast-on Long Tail Cast-on creates a neat edge with moderate elasticity and a polished first row.
  • Slip Knot A slip knot is an adjustable first loop that can be used to begin a cast-on.
  • Basic Bind-off Basic Bind-off secures live stitches to finish an edge.
  • Knit stitch The knit stitch is a foundation stitch that creates the smooth V-shaped side of knitted fabric.
  • Purl stitch The purl stitch is the partner of the knit stitch and creates the raised bump side of stockinette fabric.
  • 1x1 Rib 1x1 Rib alternates one knit stitch and one purl stitch to create a fine elastic fabric.
  • 2x2 Rib 2x2 Rib alternates two knit stitches and two purl stitches for a broader elastic rib.
  • Positive ease Positive ease is the extra room between body measurements and finished garment measurements.
  • K2tog K2tog decreases one stitch by knitting two stitches together.
  • SSK SSK is a left-leaning decrease made by slipping stitches and knitting them together.
  • Ruke Cast-Off in rows Ruke Cast-Off in rows finishes flat edges with controlled elasticity.
  • Joining in the round Joining in the round connects cast-on stitches so the work can continue as a tube.
  • Raglan sweater A raglan sweater uses diagonal shaping lines between neckline and underarm.

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