Bobble cardigan Novita Natura
Knitted from the 100 % wool yarn Novita Natura, this soft, one-coloured cardigan features bobbles in abundance and a cool little bonus - thumb holes in the cuffs.
Designer
Anna Leinonen
Size(s)
XS(S)M(L)XL(XXL)
Finished dimensions
body circumference 88(96)104(112)120(128) cm / 34¾(37¾)41(44)47¼(50½) in middle back length 81(83)85(87)89(91) cm / 32(32¾)33½(34¼)35(35¾) in inner sleeve length 38(39)40(41)41(42) cm + 15 cm (cuff) / 15(15¼)15¾(16¼)16¼(16½) in + 6 in (cuff)
Yarn demand
Novita Natura (045) Clay 550(600)650(700)750(800) g
Needles and other supplies
Circular needle (80 cm / 32 in) Novita 6 mm (UK 4 / US 10) or size needed; 5 mm (UK 6 / US 8) needles for the cuffs Other supplies 10 buttons
Finished dimensions
body circumference 88(96)104(112)120(128) cm / 34¾(37¾)41(44)47¼(50½) in middle back length 81(83)85(87)89(91) cm / 32(32¾)33½(34¼)35(35¾) in inner sleeve length 38(39)40(41)41(42) cm + 15 cm (cuff) / 15(15¼)15¾(16¼)16¼(16½) in + 6 in (cuff)
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k2, p2*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows
Back
Using the 6 mm needles cast on 78(82)90(94)102(106) sts and begin ribbing on the WS with k2(k2)p2(p2)k2(k2). Work ribbing for 5 rows.
Now work 2 rows in stockinette st. On the first row evenly increase 1(3)1(3)1(3) st(s) = 79(85)91(97)103(109) sts.
Begin the bobble pattern on row 1 of chart I. The starting point for each size is marked with an arrow. Keep repeating the 10 st pattern as needed. Work rows 2-16 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 29(30)30(31)31(32) cm, decrease 1 st at both ends: on a RS row k1, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), work to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Repeat the decreases every 5 cm 5 more times = 67(73)79(85)91(97) sts.
Note: When the piece measures approx. 52(52)52(55)55(55) cm and you have last worked either row 6 or 14 of chart I, continue on row 7 (after row 6) or 15 (after row 14) of chart II. After row 16, keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 58(59)60(61)63(64) cm, on sizes M, L, XL and XXL bind off 1x1 st (1x2 sts) 1x5 sts (1x7 sts) at both ends. Begin raglan decreases: on a RS row k2, skp, work to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. Repeat the decreases on every 4th row 2(0)0(0)0(0) more times and then on every other row 18(23)25(26)26(27) times.
Bind off the remaining 25(25)25(27)27(27)sts.
Pockets
Using the 6 mm needles cast on 24 sts and work stockinette st for 18 cm. Leave the sts on hold.
Knit another pocket in the same manner.
Left front
Using the 6 mm needles cast on 37(41)43(47)49(53) sts and begin ribbing: (WS) p3, *k2, p2*, repeat *-* to end of row. Work ribbing for 5 rows.
Now work 2 rows in stockinette st. On the first row increase 1(0)1(0)1(0) st = 38(41)44(47)50(53) sts.
Begin the bobble pattern on row 1 of chart I. The starting point for each size is marked with an arrow. Keep repeating the 10 st pattern as needed. Work rows 2-16 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 25(26)27(28)29(30) cm, on a RS row work 3(6)7(8)11(11) sts in bobble pattern, work next 24 sts in ribbing for the pocket opening, work to end. Keep working the bobble pattern at both ends while working 3 more rows of ribbing with the 24 sts. On the next row bind off the 24 sts in pattern and pick up the 24 pocket sts in their place.
Work bobble pattern with all sts.
Note: When the piece measures 29(30)30(31)31(32) cm, decrease 1 st at the right end: on a RS row k1, skp, work to end. Repeat the decrease every 5 cm 5 more times = 32(35)38(41)44(47) sts.
Note: When the piece measures approx. 52(52)52(55)55(55) cm and you have last worked either row 6 or 14 of chart I, continue on row 7 (after row 6) or 15 (after row 14) of chart II. After row 16, keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 58(59)60(61)63(64) cm, on sizes M, L, XL and XXL bind off 1x1 st (1x2 sts) 1x5 sts (1x7 sts) at the right end. Begin raglan decreases: on a RS row k2, skp, work to end. Repeat the decrease on every 4th row 2(0)0(0)0(0) more times and then on every other row 18(23)25(26)26(27) times.
Note: When the raglan section measures 19(20)21(22)22(23) cm, on every other row bind off 1x6(6)6(7)7(7) sts, 2x2 sts and 1x1 st at the left end for the neckline.
Right front
Using the 6 mm needles cast on 37(41)43(47)49(53) sts and begin ribbing on the WS with k2(k2)p2(p2)k2(k2). Work ribbing for 5 rows.
Now work 2 rows in stockinette st. On the first row increase 1(0)1(0)1(0) st = 38(41)44(47)50(53) sts.
Begin the bobble pattern on row 1 of chart I. The starting point for each size is marked with a red arrow at the top. Keep repeating the 10 st pattern as needed. Work rows 2-16 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 25(26)27(28)29(30) cm, on a RS row work 11(11)13(15)15(18) sts at front edge in bobble pattern, work next 24 sts in ribbing for the pocket opening, work to end. Keep working the bobble pattern at both ends while working 3 more rows of ribbing with the 24 sts. On the next row bind off the 24 sts in pattern and pick up the 24 pocket sts in their place.
Work bobble pattern with all sts.
Note: When the piece measures 29(30)30(31)31(32) cm, decrease 1 st at the left end: on a RS row work to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Repeat the decrease every 5 cm 5 more times = 32(35)38(41)44(47) sts.
Note: When the piece measures approx. 52(52)52(55)55(55) cm and you have last worked either row 6 or 14 of chart I, continue on row 7 (after row 6) or 15 (after row 14) of chart II. After row 16, keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 58(59)60(61)63(64) cm, on sizes M, L, XL and XXL bind off 1x1 st (1x2 sts) 1x5 sts (1x7 sts) at the left end. Begin raglan decreases: on a RS row work to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. Repeat the decrease on every 4th row 2(0)0(0)0(0) more times and then on every other row 18(23)25(26)26(27) times.
Note: When the raglan section measures 19(20)21(22)22(23) cm, on every other row bind off 1x6(6)6(7)7(7) sts, 2x2 sts and 1x1 st at the right end for the neckline.
Sleeves
Using the 5 mm needles cast on 34(36)38(38)38(40) sts and work ribbing for 15 cm.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st. On the first row increase 1 st = 35(37)39(39)39(41) sts.
Begin the bobble pattern on row 1 of chart I. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow, use that to determine the starting point. Work rows 2-16 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 19(19)19(19)18(18) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 4(4)4(4)3(3) cm 7(8)6(4)12(12) more times and then 1(0)3(6)0(0) time(s) every 3(3)3(3)2(2) cm = 53(55)59(61)65(67) sts. Work the increased sts following the chart.
When the piece measures 53(54)55(56)56(57) cm, on sizes M, L, XL and XXL bind off 1x1 st (1x2 sts) 1x4 sts (1x6 sts) at both ends. Begin raglan decreases: on a RS row k2, skp, work to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. Repeat the decreases on every other row 19(20)21(18)18(15) more times and then on every 4th row 2(2)2(4)4(6) times. Bind off the remaining 9(9)9(11)11(11) sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Sew the raglan seams.
Neckline: Using the 6 mm needles pick up 80(80)80(84)84(84) sts from along the neckline and begin ribbing: (WS) p3, k2, *p2, k2*, repeat *-*, p3. Work ribbing for 14 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Buttonbands: Using the 6 mm needles pick up sts from the left front and the ribbed neckline, 3 sts per 4 rows. Make sure the number of sts is divisible by 4. Begin ribbing: (WS) p3, k2, *p2, k2*, repeat *-*, p3. Work ribbing for 5 rows, then bind off in pattern.
Place markers for 10 buttons on the buttonband. The top button should be 2 cm from the top edge and the other 9 at approx. 9 cm intervals.
Pick up sts from the right front in the same manner. Work ribbing for 2 rows. Knit buttonholes at the marked spots as follows: k2tog, yarn over. Work ribbing for 2 rows, then bind off in pattern.
Sew the side seams and sleeve seams: sew 5 cm beginning at the cuff, leave a 4 cm hole for the thumb, sew the rest of the sleeve seam and the side seam.
Sew the pockets to the WS. Sew on the buttons.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 88(96)104(112)120(128) cm / 34¾(37¾)41(44)47¼(50½) in middle back length 81(83)85(87)89(91) cm / 32(32¾)33½(34¼)35(35¾) in inner sleeve length 38(39)40(41)41(42) cm + 15 cm (cuff) / 15(15¼)15¾(16¼)16¼(16½) in + 6 in (cuff)
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k2, p2*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows
Back
Using the 6 mm needles cast on 78(82)90(94)102(106) sts and begin ribbing on the WS with k2(k2)p2(p2)k2(k2). Work ribbing for 5 rows.
Now work 2 rows in stockinette st. On the first row evenly increase 1(3)1(3)1(3) st(s) = 79(85)91(97)103(109) sts.
Begin the bobble pattern on row 1 of chart I. The starting point for each size is marked with an arrow. Keep repeating the 10 st pattern as needed. Work rows 2-16 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 29(30)30(31)31(32) cm, decrease 1 st at both ends: on a RS row k1, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), work to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Repeat the decreases every 5 cm 5 more times = 67(73)79(85)91(97) sts.
Note: When the piece measures approx. 52(52)52(55)55(55) cm and you have last worked either row 6 or 14 of chart I, continue on row 7 (after row 6) or 15 (after row 14) of chart II. After row 16, keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 58(59)60(61)63(64) cm, on sizes M, L, XL and XXL bind off 1x1 st (1x2 sts) 1x5 sts (1x7 sts) at both ends. Begin raglan decreases: on a RS row k2, skp, work to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. Repeat the decreases on every 4th row 2(0)0(0)0(0) more times and then on every other row 18(23)25(26)26(27) times.
Bind off the remaining 25(25)25(27)27(27)sts.
Pockets
Using the 6 mm needles cast on 24 sts and work stockinette st for 18 cm. Leave the sts on hold.
Knit another pocket in the same manner.
Left front
Using the 6 mm needles cast on 37(41)43(47)49(53) sts and begin ribbing: (WS) p3, *k2, p2*, repeat *-* to end of row. Work ribbing for 5 rows.
Now work 2 rows in stockinette st. On the first row increase 1(0)1(0)1(0) st = 38(41)44(47)50(53) sts.
Begin the bobble pattern on row 1 of chart I. The starting point for each size is marked with an arrow. Keep repeating the 10 st pattern as needed. Work rows 2-16 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 25(26)27(28)29(30) cm, on a RS row work 3(6)7(8)11(11) sts in bobble pattern, work next 24 sts in ribbing for the pocket opening, work to end. Keep working the bobble pattern at both ends while working 3 more rows of ribbing with the 24 sts. On the next row bind off the 24 sts in pattern and pick up the 24 pocket sts in their place.
Work bobble pattern with all sts.
Note: When the piece measures 29(30)30(31)31(32) cm, decrease 1 st at the right end: on a RS row k1, skp, work to end. Repeat the decrease every 5 cm 5 more times = 32(35)38(41)44(47) sts.
Note: When the piece measures approx. 52(52)52(55)55(55) cm and you have last worked either row 6 or 14 of chart I, continue on row 7 (after row 6) or 15 (after row 14) of chart II. After row 16, keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 58(59)60(61)63(64) cm, on sizes M, L, XL and XXL bind off 1x1 st (1x2 sts) 1x5 sts (1x7 sts) at the right end. Begin raglan decreases: on a RS row k2, skp, work to end. Repeat the decrease on every 4th row 2(0)0(0)0(0) more times and then on every other row 18(23)25(26)26(27) times.
Note: When the raglan section measures 19(20)21(22)22(23) cm, on every other row bind off 1x6(6)6(7)7(7) sts, 2x2 sts and 1x1 st at the left end for the neckline.
Right front
Using the 6 mm needles cast on 37(41)43(47)49(53) sts and begin ribbing on the WS with k2(k2)p2(p2)k2(k2). Work ribbing for 5 rows.
Now work 2 rows in stockinette st. On the first row increase 1(0)1(0)1(0) st = 38(41)44(47)50(53) sts.
Begin the bobble pattern on row 1 of chart I. The starting point for each size is marked with a red arrow at the top. Keep repeating the 10 st pattern as needed. Work rows 2-16 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 25(26)27(28)29(30) cm, on a RS row work 11(11)13(15)15(18) sts at front edge in bobble pattern, work next 24 sts in ribbing for the pocket opening, work to end. Keep working the bobble pattern at both ends while working 3 more rows of ribbing with the 24 sts. On the next row bind off the 24 sts in pattern and pick up the 24 pocket sts in their place.
Work bobble pattern with all sts.
Note: When the piece measures 29(30)30(31)31(32) cm, decrease 1 st at the left end: on a RS row work to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Repeat the decrease every 5 cm 5 more times = 32(35)38(41)44(47) sts.
Note: When the piece measures approx. 52(52)52(55)55(55) cm and you have last worked either row 6 or 14 of chart I, continue on row 7 (after row 6) or 15 (after row 14) of chart II. After row 16, keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 58(59)60(61)63(64) cm, on sizes M, L, XL and XXL bind off 1x1 st (1x2 sts) 1x5 sts (1x7 sts) at the left end. Begin raglan decreases: on a RS row work to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. Repeat the decrease on every 4th row 2(0)0(0)0(0) more times and then on every other row 18(23)25(26)26(27) times.
Note: When the raglan section measures 19(20)21(22)22(23) cm, on every other row bind off 1x6(6)6(7)7(7) sts, 2x2 sts and 1x1 st at the right end for the neckline.
Sleeves
Using the 5 mm needles cast on 34(36)38(38)38(40) sts and work ribbing for 15 cm.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st. On the first row increase 1 st = 35(37)39(39)39(41) sts.
Begin the bobble pattern on row 1 of chart I. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow, use that to determine the starting point. Work rows 2-16 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 19(19)19(19)18(18) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 4(4)4(4)3(3) cm 7(8)6(4)12(12) more times and then 1(0)3(6)0(0) time(s) every 3(3)3(3)2(2) cm = 53(55)59(61)65(67) sts. Work the increased sts following the chart.
When the piece measures 53(54)55(56)56(57) cm, on sizes M, L, XL and XXL bind off 1x1 st (1x2 sts) 1x4 sts (1x6 sts) at both ends. Begin raglan decreases: on a RS row k2, skp, work to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. Repeat the decreases on every other row 19(20)21(18)18(15) more times and then on every 4th row 2(2)2(4)4(6) times. Bind off the remaining 9(9)9(11)11(11) sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Sew the raglan seams.
Neckline: Using the 6 mm needles pick up 80(80)80(84)84(84) sts from along the neckline and begin ribbing: (WS) p3, k2, *p2, k2*, repeat *-*, p3. Work ribbing for 14 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Buttonbands: Using the 6 mm needles pick up sts from the left front and the ribbed neckline, 3 sts per 4 rows. Make sure the number of sts is divisible by 4. Begin ribbing: (WS) p3, k2, *p2, k2*, repeat *-*, p3. Work ribbing for 5 rows, then bind off in pattern.
Place markers for 10 buttons on the buttonband. The top button should be 2 cm from the top edge and the other 9 at approx. 9 cm intervals.
Pick up sts from the right front in the same manner. Work ribbing for 2 rows. Knit buttonholes at the marked spots as follows: k2tog, yarn over. Work ribbing for 2 rows, then bind off in pattern.
Sew the side seams and sleeve seams: sew 5 cm beginning at the cuff, leave a 4 cm hole for the thumb, sew the rest of the sleeve seam and the side seam.
Sew the pockets to the WS. Sew on the buttons.
