Scandinavian Cardigan by Carol A. Anderson

Scandinavian Cardigan

Knitting
January 1991
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
9 stitches = 2 inches
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
All family sizes
English

Scandinavian Cardigan

This pattern is available in two formats:

  1. eBook CLICK HERE to purchase and download.
  2. Printed booklet CLICK HERE to purchase.

This cardigan is a pattern for everyone in the family, beginning with child size two to adult extra-large. It is written with Scandinavian method of knitting-in-the-round, stitch-on-sewing machine, cut and finish, OR knit a round, purl a round. This is a yoke style sweater with an easy to execute three-color design in the yoke. Worsted weight yarn is used for all sweater sizes.

Materials:

Size | Yards (Main Color)

Child size 2-4 | 480 yds
Child size 6-8 | 720 yds
Child size 10-12 | 960 yds
Adult Small | 1200 yds
Adult Medium/large | 1440 yds
Adult Extra-large | 1680 yds

  • In addition: All SIZES need ½ skein each (120 yds) of three contrasting colors.
  • #6 and #8 needles, or size to attain gauge
  • Double point needles in both sizes
  • 16” circular needle in both sizes
  • 24” circular needle in both sizes
  • tapestry needle
  • crochet hook, size 0 or F
  • sewing machine, if chosen

About the pattern… Raglan shaping, classic yoke-patterned sweater in sizes from a child’s 2 to extra-large adult. The pattern includes two different approaches: knitting and purling, or knitting in the round followed by cutting the opening after machine-sewing the opening.

You’ll find detailed information on everything from two-color knitting tips, invisible cast-on, buttonhole making and spacing, steeks and short-rowing.

Carol Anderson