Novita 7 Sisters: Lumo cardigan
The Lumo Cardigan is as comforting as a warm hug from a friend. Versatile and timeless, it is perfect for every occasion, whether you're relaxing at home or heading to the office. Its long, cosy silhouette also makes it the perfect layer to wrap yourself in on chilly evenings.
Designer
Lea Petäjä
Language
Size(s)
XS(S/M)L(XL)2XL(3XL) Sample size 2XL Recommended ease: Classic 5–15 cm
Finished dimensions
Bust circumference: 94(102)108(116)128(140) cm / 37(40)42.5(45.5) 50(55)”
Total length: 88(90)92(94)96(98) cm / 34.7(35.5)36.2(37)37.8(38.5)”
Underarm length: 45(46)47(48)48(49) cm / 17.7(18)18.5(18.9)18.9(19.3)”
Yarn demand
Novita 7 Sisters (298) brass 900(950)1000(1100)1150(1200) g
Needles and other supplies
Needles: Novita circular needles (80 cm / 32” , 2 pcs: for the button bands) size 4.5 mm (US 7 / UK 7) or needle size necessary to fit gauge
Finished dimensions
Bust circumference: 94(102)108(116)128(140) cm / 37(40)42.5(45.5) 50(55)”
Total length: 88(90)92(94)96(98) cm / 34.7(35.5)36.2(37)37.8(38.5)”
Underarm length: 45(46)47(48)48(49) cm / 17.7(18)18.5(18.9)18.9(19.3)”
Stitch patterns: Ribbing and cable pattern: work acc to written instructions and chart. Reverse stockinette stitch worked flat: purl the RS rows and knit the WS rows. Fisherman’s Rib Stitch pattern: work acc to written instructions.
Gauge/Tension: 24 sts worked in cable pattern = 10 cm / 4”
ConstructionThe pieces are worked separately back and forth in rows and seamed together at the end.
Abbreviations
acc = according
beg = begin(ning)
BO = bind off
circ. = circular
CN = cable needle
CO = cast on
dec(‘s) = decrease(s)
est. = established
foll = following
inc(‘s) = increase(s)
k = knit
Back
CO 136(144)152(160)176(188) sts using a circ. ndl and in the first WS row, work set-up row for ribbing acc to chart I, row 1, as follows: k2(2)2(2)2(4), work patt rep A 4(5)6(6)7(8) times [= 16(20)24(24)28(32) sts], work patt rep B (= 10 sts) once, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3)3 times [= 8(8)8(12)12(12) sts], work patt rep C once = 14 sts, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3) times [= 8(8)8(8)12(12) sts], work patt rep D once (= 20 sts), work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3) times [= 8(8)8(8)12(12) sts], work patt rep E once = 14 sts, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3)3 times [= 8(8)8(12)12(12) sts], work patt rep B once (= 10 sts), work patt rep A 4(5)6(6)7(8) times [= 16(20)24(24)28(32) sts], k2(2)2(2)2(4).
Work the 2(2)2(2)2(4) sts at the beg and end of the row in st st, work ribbing acc to rows 2-5 of chart, then work cable pattern, repeating rows 6-21.
When work measures 6(7)8(6)7(7) cm / 2.4(2.8)3.2(2.4)2.8(2.8)”, dec 1 st at the beg and end of the row, work the dec’s after the first st and before the last st of the row. Rep these dec’s every 6(6)6(6,5)6,5(7,5) cm / 2.4(2.4)2.4(2.6)2.6(3)” another 9(9)9(9)9(8) times = 116(124)132(140)156(170) sts.
When work measures 67(68)69(70)72(73) cm / 26.4(26.8)27(27.6)28.4(28.7)”, BO 5(6)6(6)7(7) sts at the beg of the next 2 rows, for armhole shaping. Then dec 1 st at the beg and end of every 2nd row 3(4)4(4)5(5) times = 100(104)112(120)132(146) sts.
When armhole measures 18(19)20(21)21(22) cm / 7.1(7.5)7.9(8.3)8.3(8.7)”, BO for shoulder shaping at the beg of the next 4 rows, as follows: 8(9)9(10)11(13) sts, then at the beg of the next 4 rows, BO 9(9)10(11)12(14) sts.
BO the rem 32(32)36(36)40(40) sts for the neckline.
Right front
CO 66(70)74(78)86(92) sts using a circ. ndl and in the first WS row, work set-up row for ribbing acc to chart I, row 1, as follows: k2(2)2(2)2(4), work patt rep A 4(5)6(6)7(8) times [= 16(20)24(24)28(32) sts], work patt rep B (= 10 sts) once, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3)3 times [= 8(8)8(12)12(12) sts], work patt rep C once = 14 sts, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3) times [= 8(8)8(8)12(12) sts], work 8 sts of left side acc to patt rep D (in the chart, the right front edge is marked with a red arrow).
Continue working in est. pattern, working the 2(2)2(2)2(4) sts at the left side in st st. Work ribbing acc to rows 2-5 of chart, then work cable pattern, repeating rows 6-21. When work measures 6(7)8(6)7(7) cm / 2.4(2.8)3.2(2.4)2.8(2.8)”, dec 1 st at the end of the next RS row, work this decrease before the last st. Rep these dec’s every 6(6)6(6,5)6,5(7,5) cm / 2.4(2.4)2.4(2.6)2.6(3)” another 9(9)9(9)9(8) times = 56(60)64(68)76(83) sts.
When work measures 63(64)65(66)68(69) cm / 24.8(25.2)25.6(26)26.8(27.2)”, BO 1 st for neckline at the beg of the next RS row. Rep these dec’s at the beg of the RS row, every 1,5 cm / 0.6” another 13(13)15(15)17(17) times.
At the same time, when work measures 67(68)69(70)72(73) cm / 26.4(26.8)27(27.6)28.4(28.7)”, BO 5(6)6(6)7(7) sts at the beg of the next WS row, for armhole shaping. Then dec 1 st at the beg of the next 3(4)4(4)5(5) WS rows.
When armhole measures 18(19)20(21)21(22) cm / 7.1(7.5)7.9(8.3)8.3(8.7)”, BO of for shoulder shaping as follows: at the beg of the next 4 WS rows, BO 8(9)9(10)11(13) sts, then at the beg of the foll 4 WS rows, BO 9(9)10(11)12(14) sts.
Left front
CO 66(70)74(78)86(92) sts using a circ. ndl and in the first WS row, work set-up row for ribbing acc to chart I, row 1, beg at the st marked with the blue arrow, as follows: work the 8 sts of patt rep D once, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3) times [= 8(8)8(8)12(12) sts], work patt rep E once = 14 sts, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3)3 times [= 8(8)8(12)12(12) sts], work patt rep B once (= 10 sts), work patt rep A 4(5)6(6)7(8) times [= 16(20)24(24)28(32) sts] and k the last 2(2)2(2)2(4) sts.
Continue working in est. pattern, working the 2(2)2(2)2(4) sts at the right side in st st. Work ribbing acc to rows 2-5 of chart, then work cable pattern, repeating rows 6-21. When work measures 6(7)8(6)7(7) cm / 2.4(2.8)3.2(2.4)2.8(2.8)”, dec 1 st at the beg of the next RS row, work this decrease after the first st. Rep these dec’s every 6(6)6(6,5)6,5(7,5) cm / 2.4(2.4)2.4(2.6)2.6(3)” another 9(9)9(9)9(8) times = 56(60)64(68)76(83) sts.
When work measures 63(64)65(66)68(69) cm / 24.8(25.2)25.6(26)26.8(27.2)”, BO 1 st for neckline at the end of the next RS row. Rep these dec’s at the end of the RS row, every 1,5 cm / 0.6” another 13(13)15(15)17(17) times.
At the same time, when work measures 67(68)69(70)72(73) cm / 26.4(26.8)27(27.6)28.4(28.7)”, BO 5(6)6(6)7(7) sts at the beg of the next RS row, for armhole shaping. Then dec 1 st at the beg of the foll 3(4)4(4)5(5) RS rows.
When armhole measures 18(19)20(21)21(22) cm / 7.1(7.5)7.9(8.3)8.3(8.7)”, BO of for shoulder shaping as follows: at the beg of the next 4 RS rows, BO 8(9)9(10)11(13) sts, then at the beg of the foll 4 RS rows, BO 9(9)10(11)12(14) sts.
Sleeves
CO 52(52)56(60)60(64) sts using a circ. ndl and in the first WS row, work set-up row for ribbing acc to chart II, row 1, as follows: k2(2)0(2)2(0), work patt rep A 2(2)3(3)3(4) times [= 8(8)12(12)12(16) sts], work patt rep B once (= 7 sts), work patt rep A once (= 4 sts), work patt rep C once = (10 sts), work patt rep A once (= 4 sts), work patt rep B once (= 7 sts), work patt rep A 2(2)3(3)3(4) times [= 8(8)12(12)12(16) sts, k2(2)0(2)2(0).
Work the first and last 2(2)0(2)2(0) sts of every row in st st, work ribbing acc to rows 2-7 of chart, then work cable pattern, repeating rows 8-15.
When work measures 6(6)7(6)10(9) cm / 2.4(2.4)2.8(2.4)4(3.5)”, inc 1 st at the beg and end of the row. Rep these inc’s every 3(2,5)2,5(2,5)2(2) cm /1.2(1)1(1)0.8(0.8)” another 12(15)15(16)18(19) times = 78(84)88(94)98(104) sts. Work the increased sts acc to pattern A.
When work measures 45(46)47(48)48(49) cm / 17.7(18)18.5(18.9)18.9(19.3)”, BO for sleeve cap, as follows: at the beg of the next 2 rows, BO 5(6)6(6)7(7) sts, BO 2 sts at the beg of the foll 2(2)2(4)4(4) rows, and BO 1 st at the beg of the foll 4 rows. BO the rem sts.
Work the second sleeve in the same way.
Finishing
Place work inside out onto a flat surface, dampen and let dry. Close shoulder seams.
Button bands: Using a circular needle, PUK sts along the front parts and neckline. Start at the hemline of right front, PUK 1 st from every 2nd row, PUK 17(17)19(19)21(21) sts along neckline, then PUK sts along left front. The number of stitches must be divisible by 2 + 1 st.
The first row is a WS row. Continue working in Fisherman’s Rib Stitch pattern, as follows: Row 1: k2, sl 1 st purlwise with yo, *p1, sl 1 st purlwise with yo, rep from * to the last 2 sts and k2. Row 2: (RS row) k2, knit the next st together with its yo, *sl 1 st purlwise with yo, knit the next st together with its yo, rep from * to the last 2 sts and k2. Row 3: (WS row) k2, sl 1 st purlwise with yo, *knit the next st together with its yo, sl 1 st purlwise with yo, rep from * to the last 2 sts and k2. Rep rows 2-3 throughout.
When the button band measures 12 cm / 4.7”, and ending on a WS row, work the next RS row, as follows: k2, knit the next st together with its yo, *p1, knit the next st together with its yo, rep from * to the last 2 sts and k2. Loosely BO all sts in pattern.
Sew sleeves in armholes. Close side- and sleeve seams.
Novita 7 Sisters: Lumo cardigan
Size(s)
XS(S/M)L(XL)2XL(3XL) Sample size 2XL Recommended ease: Classic 5–15 cm
Finished dimensions
Bust circumference: 94(102)108(116)128(140) cm / 37(40)42.5(45.5) 50(55)”
Total length: 88(90)92(94)96(98) cm / 34.7(35.5)36.2(37)37.8(38.5)”
Underarm length: 45(46)47(48)48(49) cm / 17.7(18)18.5(18.9)18.9(19.3)”
Yarn demand
Novita 7 Sisters (298) brass 900(950)1000(1100)1150(1200) g
Needles and other supplies
Needles: Novita circular needles (80 cm / 32” , 2 pcs: for the button bands) size 4.5 mm (US 7 / UK 7) or needle size necessary to fit gauge
Stitch patterns: Ribbing and cable pattern: work acc to written instructions and chart. Reverse stockinette stitch worked flat: purl the RS rows and knit the WS rows. Fisherman’s Rib Stitch pattern: work acc to written instructions.
Gauge/Tension: 24 sts worked in cable pattern = 10 cm / 4”
ConstructionThe pieces are worked separately back and forth in rows and seamed together at the end.
Abbreviations
acc = according
beg = begin(ning)
BO = bind off
circ. = circular
CN = cable needle
CO = cast on
dec(‘s) = decrease(s)
est. = established
foll = following
inc(‘s) = increase(s)
k = knit
Back
CO 136(144)152(160)176(188) sts using a circ. ndl and in the first WS row, work set-up row for ribbing acc to chart I, row 1, as follows: k2(2)2(2)2(4), work patt rep A 4(5)6(6)7(8) times [= 16(20)24(24)28(32) sts], work patt rep B (= 10 sts) once, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3)3 times [= 8(8)8(12)12(12) sts], work patt rep C once = 14 sts, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3) times [= 8(8)8(8)12(12) sts], work patt rep D once (= 20 sts), work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3) times [= 8(8)8(8)12(12) sts], work patt rep E once = 14 sts, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3)3 times [= 8(8)8(12)12(12) sts], work patt rep B once (= 10 sts), work patt rep A 4(5)6(6)7(8) times [= 16(20)24(24)28(32) sts], k2(2)2(2)2(4).
Work the 2(2)2(2)2(4) sts at the beg and end of the row in st st, work ribbing acc to rows 2-5 of chart, then work cable pattern, repeating rows 6-21.
When work measures 6(7)8(6)7(7) cm / 2.4(2.8)3.2(2.4)2.8(2.8)”, dec 1 st at the beg and end of the row, work the dec’s after the first st and before the last st of the row. Rep these dec’s every 6(6)6(6,5)6,5(7,5) cm / 2.4(2.4)2.4(2.6)2.6(3)” another 9(9)9(9)9(8) times = 116(124)132(140)156(170) sts.
When work measures 67(68)69(70)72(73) cm / 26.4(26.8)27(27.6)28.4(28.7)”, BO 5(6)6(6)7(7) sts at the beg of the next 2 rows, for armhole shaping. Then dec 1 st at the beg and end of every 2nd row 3(4)4(4)5(5) times = 100(104)112(120)132(146) sts.
When armhole measures 18(19)20(21)21(22) cm / 7.1(7.5)7.9(8.3)8.3(8.7)”, BO for shoulder shaping at the beg of the next 4 rows, as follows: 8(9)9(10)11(13) sts, then at the beg of the next 4 rows, BO 9(9)10(11)12(14) sts.
BO the rem 32(32)36(36)40(40) sts for the neckline.
Right front
CO 66(70)74(78)86(92) sts using a circ. ndl and in the first WS row, work set-up row for ribbing acc to chart I, row 1, as follows: k2(2)2(2)2(4), work patt rep A 4(5)6(6)7(8) times [= 16(20)24(24)28(32) sts], work patt rep B (= 10 sts) once, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3)3 times [= 8(8)8(12)12(12) sts], work patt rep C once = 14 sts, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3) times [= 8(8)8(8)12(12) sts], work 8 sts of left side acc to patt rep D (in the chart, the right front edge is marked with a red arrow).
Continue working in est. pattern, working the 2(2)2(2)2(4) sts at the left side in st st. Work ribbing acc to rows 2-5 of chart, then work cable pattern, repeating rows 6-21. When work measures 6(7)8(6)7(7) cm / 2.4(2.8)3.2(2.4)2.8(2.8)”, dec 1 st at the end of the next RS row, work this decrease before the last st. Rep these dec’s every 6(6)6(6,5)6,5(7,5) cm / 2.4(2.4)2.4(2.6)2.6(3)” another 9(9)9(9)9(8) times = 56(60)64(68)76(83) sts.
When work measures 63(64)65(66)68(69) cm / 24.8(25.2)25.6(26)26.8(27.2)”, BO 1 st for neckline at the beg of the next RS row. Rep these dec’s at the beg of the RS row, every 1,5 cm / 0.6” another 13(13)15(15)17(17) times.
At the same time, when work measures 67(68)69(70)72(73) cm / 26.4(26.8)27(27.6)28.4(28.7)”, BO 5(6)6(6)7(7) sts at the beg of the next WS row, for armhole shaping. Then dec 1 st at the beg of the next 3(4)4(4)5(5) WS rows.
When armhole measures 18(19)20(21)21(22) cm / 7.1(7.5)7.9(8.3)8.3(8.7)”, BO of for shoulder shaping as follows: at the beg of the next 4 WS rows, BO 8(9)9(10)11(13) sts, then at the beg of the foll 4 WS rows, BO 9(9)10(11)12(14) sts.
Left front
CO 66(70)74(78)86(92) sts using a circ. ndl and in the first WS row, work set-up row for ribbing acc to chart I, row 1, beg at the st marked with the blue arrow, as follows: work the 8 sts of patt rep D once, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3) times [= 8(8)8(8)12(12) sts], work patt rep E once = 14 sts, work patt rep A 2(2)2(2)3(3)3 times [= 8(8)8(12)12(12) sts], work patt rep B once (= 10 sts), work patt rep A 4(5)6(6)7(8) times [= 16(20)24(24)28(32) sts] and k the last 2(2)2(2)2(4) sts.
Continue working in est. pattern, working the 2(2)2(2)2(4) sts at the right side in st st. Work ribbing acc to rows 2-5 of chart, then work cable pattern, repeating rows 6-21. When work measures 6(7)8(6)7(7) cm / 2.4(2.8)3.2(2.4)2.8(2.8)”, dec 1 st at the beg of the next RS row, work this decrease after the first st. Rep these dec’s every 6(6)6(6,5)6,5(7,5) cm / 2.4(2.4)2.4(2.6)2.6(3)” another 9(9)9(9)9(8) times = 56(60)64(68)76(83) sts.
When work measures 63(64)65(66)68(69) cm / 24.8(25.2)25.6(26)26.8(27.2)”, BO 1 st for neckline at the end of the next RS row. Rep these dec’s at the end of the RS row, every 1,5 cm / 0.6” another 13(13)15(15)17(17) times.
At the same time, when work measures 67(68)69(70)72(73) cm / 26.4(26.8)27(27.6)28.4(28.7)”, BO 5(6)6(6)7(7) sts at the beg of the next RS row, for armhole shaping. Then dec 1 st at the beg of the foll 3(4)4(4)5(5) RS rows.
When armhole measures 18(19)20(21)21(22) cm / 7.1(7.5)7.9(8.3)8.3(8.7)”, BO of for shoulder shaping as follows: at the beg of the next 4 RS rows, BO 8(9)9(10)11(13) sts, then at the beg of the foll 4 RS rows, BO 9(9)10(11)12(14) sts.
Sleeves
CO 52(52)56(60)60(64) sts using a circ. ndl and in the first WS row, work set-up row for ribbing acc to chart II, row 1, as follows: k2(2)0(2)2(0), work patt rep A 2(2)3(3)3(4) times [= 8(8)12(12)12(16) sts], work patt rep B once (= 7 sts), work patt rep A once (= 4 sts), work patt rep C once = (10 sts), work patt rep A once (= 4 sts), work patt rep B once (= 7 sts), work patt rep A 2(2)3(3)3(4) times [= 8(8)12(12)12(16) sts, k2(2)0(2)2(0).
Work the first and last 2(2)0(2)2(0) sts of every row in st st, work ribbing acc to rows 2-7 of chart, then work cable pattern, repeating rows 8-15.
When work measures 6(6)7(6)10(9) cm / 2.4(2.4)2.8(2.4)4(3.5)”, inc 1 st at the beg and end of the row. Rep these inc’s every 3(2,5)2,5(2,5)2(2) cm /1.2(1)1(1)0.8(0.8)” another 12(15)15(16)18(19) times = 78(84)88(94)98(104) sts. Work the increased sts acc to pattern A.
When work measures 45(46)47(48)48(49) cm / 17.7(18)18.5(18.9)18.9(19.3)”, BO for sleeve cap, as follows: at the beg of the next 2 rows, BO 5(6)6(6)7(7) sts, BO 2 sts at the beg of the foll 2(2)2(4)4(4) rows, and BO 1 st at the beg of the foll 4 rows. BO the rem sts.
Work the second sleeve in the same way.
Finishing
Place work inside out onto a flat surface, dampen and let dry. Close shoulder seams.
Button bands: Using a circular needle, PUK sts along the front parts and neckline. Start at the hemline of right front, PUK 1 st from every 2nd row, PUK 17(17)19(19)21(21) sts along neckline, then PUK sts along left front. The number of stitches must be divisible by 2 + 1 st.
The first row is a WS row. Continue working in Fisherman’s Rib Stitch pattern, as follows: Row 1: k2, sl 1 st purlwise with yo, *p1, sl 1 st purlwise with yo, rep from * to the last 2 sts and k2. Row 2: (RS row) k2, knit the next st together with its yo, *sl 1 st purlwise with yo, knit the next st together with its yo, rep from * to the last 2 sts and k2. Row 3: (WS row) k2, sl 1 st purlwise with yo, *knit the next st together with its yo, sl 1 st purlwise with yo, rep from * to the last 2 sts and k2. Rep rows 2-3 throughout.
When the button band measures 12 cm / 4.7”, and ending on a WS row, work the next RS row, as follows: k2, knit the next st together with its yo, *p1, knit the next st together with its yo, rep from * to the last 2 sts and k2. Loosely BO all sts in pattern.
Sew sleeves in armholes. Close side- and sleeve seams.
