Novita 7 Sisters: Yhdessä cardigan
This gorgeous knit is embellished with an intertwining cable pattern. Designed by Saara Toikka, it’s worked with two strands of yarn, which gives it a wonderful warmth and weight, and makes it the ideal transitional piece between the seasons.
Designer
Saara Toikka
Language
Size(s)
S(M)L(XL)XXL
Finished dimensions
circumference 104(112)120(128)136 cm [41(44)47(50)53.5 in]
length 51(53)55(57)59 cm [20(21)21.5(22.5)23.25 cm]
inside sleeve 57(57)57(57)57 cm [14(14.5)15(15)15.5 in]
Yarn demand
Novita 7 Sisters (581) cherry blossom 1100(1150)1200(1300)1400 g
Needles and other supplies
Circular knitting needles (80 cm/32 in) Novita 6 mm (US 10) or as required to meet gauge Other materials 5 buttons
Finished dimensions
circumference 104(112)120(128)136 cm [41(44)47(50)53.5 in]
length 51(53)55(57)59 cm [20(21)21.5(22.5)23.25 cm]
inside sleeve 57(57)57(57)57 cm [14(14.5)15(15)15.5 in]
Gauge swatch Twisted rib flat:Row 1 (RS): *k1 tbl, p1*, repeat *–* to end. Row 2 (WS): knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts tbl. Repeat Rows 1–2. Cable stitch: work all sts as shown in chart and pattern
Gauge 36 st cable pattern (sections B–C) worked with two strands of yarn and stretched gently = approx. 19 cm [7.5 in] 20 sts and 19 rows of mini cable pattern (section A) = 10 cm (4 in)
Pattern All sections are worked flat with two strands of yarn held together and seamed to finish
Back section
Working with two strands of yarn held together, cast on 98(104)110(122)128 sts. Start with twisted rib on a RS row according to pattern.
When your work measures 5 cm [2 in] and you have completed a WS row, start the cable pattern as per Row 1 of chart working from right edge to left: k2, work Section A 3(4)5(7)8 times [= 9(12)15(21)24 sts], Section B (= 10 sts + 2 sts), Section C 3 times (= 66 sts + 6 sts), Section D 3(4)5(7)8 times [= 9(12)15(21)24 sts] and k2 on left. You will have increased by 8 sts and now have a total of 106(112)118(130)136 sts on your needles. Work chart rows 2–21 and continue to repeat rows 1–21.
When the work measures 25(26)27(29)30 cm [9¾(10¼)10½(11½)11¾ in], bind off 1x5(6)8(9)11 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row, decrease 4(4)5(7)7x1 sts at each end. You now have 88(92)92(98)100 sts.
When the armhole measures 22(23)24(24)25 cm [8¾(9)9½(9½)10 in], on a RS row, securely bind off the middle 44(46)46(48)48 sts for the neckline and work to end of row. Set the sts on the right side aside and work the left side of the neckline first. As you work the shoulder, bind off 4x4(4)4(4)5 sts and 1x4(5)5(7)4 sts on every other row, while working 2x1 decreases on every other row.
Repeat on the other side.
Left front section
Working with two strands of yarn held together, cast on 53(56)59(65)68 sts. Start with twisted rib on a RS row according to pattern.
When your work measures 5 approx. cm [2 in] and you have completed a WS row, start the cable pattern as per Row 1 of chart working from right edge to left: k2, work Section A 3(4)5(7)8 times [= 9(12)15(21)24 sts], Section B (= 10 sts + 2 sts), Section C 3 times (= 22 sts + 2 sts), work 10 sts in twisted rib. You will have increased by 4 sts and now have 57(60)63(69)72 sts on your needles. Work 10 sts in twisted rib (front left), work rows 2–21 according to chart and repeat rows 1–21.
When the work measures 25(26)27(29)30 cm [9¾(10¼)10½(11½)11¾ in], bind off 1x5(6)8(9)11 sts on the right edge for the armhole. On every other row, decrease 4(4)5(7)7x1 sts at armhole. You now have 48(50)50(53)54 sts.
When the height of the armhole measures 16(17)18(18)19 cm [6¼(6¾)7(7)7½ in] and you are working on the WS, work 10 front edge sts and slip them on to a length of scrap yarn and set aside. Cast off 8(9)9(10)10 sts for the neckline and work to end of row. Continue to bind off 4x2 sts and 2x1 sts on every second row.
When the armhole measures 22(23)24(24)25 cm [8¾(9)9½(9½)9¾], shape the shoulder by binding off 4x4(4)4(4)5 sts and 1x4(5)5(7)4 sts on every other row.
Mark button placement as follows: position the bottom button 3 cm [1¼ in] from the bottom of the hem, the top button on the neckline trim 1.5 cm [½ in] above the button band sts and the remaining 3 buttons evenly spaced between them.
Right front section
Work the right side as a mirror image of the left. Work button holes as marked: On a RS row, work 4 front section sts, k2tog tbl, yo and work to end of row.
Sleeves
Working with two strands of yarn held together, cast on 52(54)58(58)60 sts. Start with twisted rib on a RS row according to pattern.
When your work measures 5 cm [2 in] and you have completed a WS row, start the cable pattern as per Row 1 of chart working from right to left: k1(2)1(1)2 sts, work Section A 3(3)4(4)4 times [= 9(9)12(12)12 sts], Section B (= 10 sts + 2 sts), Section C (= 22 sts + 2 sts), Section D 3(3)4(4)4 times [= 9(9)12(12)12 sts] and k1(2)1(1)2 on the left edge. You will have increased by 4 sts and now have a total of 56(58)62(62)64 sts on your needles. Work chart rows 2–21 and continue to repeat rows 1–21.
Important When the sleeve measures 9(9)10(10)8 cm [3½(3½)4(4)3¼], m1 at both ends of your work. Repeat these increases every 4.5(4)3.5(3.5)3.5 cm [1¾(1½)1¼(1¼)1¼ in] a further 5(6)7(7)8 times = 68(72)78(78)82 sts. Work the increased sts in cable as set in Sections A/D.
When the sleeve measures 36(37)38(38)39 cm [14¼(14½)15(15)15¼ in], bind off 1x5(5)6(6)8 sts, 1(1)2(2)2x2 sts, 6(7)8(8)9x1 sts and 3x2 sts on every other row at both ends of your work. Bind off the remaining sts.
Repeat for the other sleeve.
Finishing
Turn your work inside out, place on a flat surface and gently ease into shape, spray lightly with water and leave to dry.
Join the shoulder seams. Continue to work the 10 set aside left front section sts in twisted rib and pick and knit 59(61)61(63)63 sts along the neckline, then continue to work the 10 set aside right front section sts in twisted rib = 79(81)81(83)83 sts.
When this section measures 1.5 cm [½ in], work the last button hole. Continue to work in twisted rib for a further 2.5 cm [1 in], then bind off the 10 button band sts at both ends of your work. Work the remaining 59(61)61(63)63 sts in twisted rib for a further 4 cm [1½ in] and securely bind off all sts. Fold the neckline over and secure on WS.
Join the side seams and the undersides of the sleeves. Join sleeves to armholes. Sew on buttons to finish.
Novita 7 Sisters: Yhdessä cardigan
Size(s)
S(M)L(XL)XXL
Finished dimensions
circumference 104(112)120(128)136 cm [41(44)47(50)53.5 in]
length 51(53)55(57)59 cm [20(21)21.5(22.5)23.25 cm]
inside sleeve 57(57)57(57)57 cm [14(14.5)15(15)15.5 in]
Yarn demand
Novita 7 Sisters (581) cherry blossom 1100(1150)1200(1300)1400 g
Needles and other supplies
Circular knitting needles (80 cm/32 in) Novita 6 mm (US 10) or as required to meet gauge Other materials 5 buttons
Gauge swatch Twisted rib flat:Row 1 (RS): *k1 tbl, p1*, repeat *–* to end. Row 2 (WS): knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts tbl. Repeat Rows 1–2. Cable stitch: work all sts as shown in chart and pattern
Gauge 36 st cable pattern (sections B–C) worked with two strands of yarn and stretched gently = approx. 19 cm [7.5 in] 20 sts and 19 rows of mini cable pattern (section A) = 10 cm (4 in)
Pattern All sections are worked flat with two strands of yarn held together and seamed to finish
Back section
Working with two strands of yarn held together, cast on 98(104)110(122)128 sts. Start with twisted rib on a RS row according to pattern.
When your work measures 5 cm [2 in] and you have completed a WS row, start the cable pattern as per Row 1 of chart working from right edge to left: k2, work Section A 3(4)5(7)8 times [= 9(12)15(21)24 sts], Section B (= 10 sts + 2 sts), Section C 3 times (= 66 sts + 6 sts), Section D 3(4)5(7)8 times [= 9(12)15(21)24 sts] and k2 on left. You will have increased by 8 sts and now have a total of 106(112)118(130)136 sts on your needles. Work chart rows 2–21 and continue to repeat rows 1–21.
When the work measures 25(26)27(29)30 cm [9¾(10¼)10½(11½)11¾ in], bind off 1x5(6)8(9)11 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row, decrease 4(4)5(7)7x1 sts at each end. You now have 88(92)92(98)100 sts.
When the armhole measures 22(23)24(24)25 cm [8¾(9)9½(9½)10 in], on a RS row, securely bind off the middle 44(46)46(48)48 sts for the neckline and work to end of row. Set the sts on the right side aside and work the left side of the neckline first. As you work the shoulder, bind off 4x4(4)4(4)5 sts and 1x4(5)5(7)4 sts on every other row, while working 2x1 decreases on every other row.
Repeat on the other side.
Left front section
Working with two strands of yarn held together, cast on 53(56)59(65)68 sts. Start with twisted rib on a RS row according to pattern.
When your work measures 5 approx. cm [2 in] and you have completed a WS row, start the cable pattern as per Row 1 of chart working from right edge to left: k2, work Section A 3(4)5(7)8 times [= 9(12)15(21)24 sts], Section B (= 10 sts + 2 sts), Section C 3 times (= 22 sts + 2 sts), work 10 sts in twisted rib. You will have increased by 4 sts and now have 57(60)63(69)72 sts on your needles. Work 10 sts in twisted rib (front left), work rows 2–21 according to chart and repeat rows 1–21.
When the work measures 25(26)27(29)30 cm [9¾(10¼)10½(11½)11¾ in], bind off 1x5(6)8(9)11 sts on the right edge for the armhole. On every other row, decrease 4(4)5(7)7x1 sts at armhole. You now have 48(50)50(53)54 sts.
When the height of the armhole measures 16(17)18(18)19 cm [6¼(6¾)7(7)7½ in] and you are working on the WS, work 10 front edge sts and slip them on to a length of scrap yarn and set aside. Cast off 8(9)9(10)10 sts for the neckline and work to end of row. Continue to bind off 4x2 sts and 2x1 sts on every second row.
When the armhole measures 22(23)24(24)25 cm [8¾(9)9½(9½)9¾], shape the shoulder by binding off 4x4(4)4(4)5 sts and 1x4(5)5(7)4 sts on every other row.
Mark button placement as follows: position the bottom button 3 cm [1¼ in] from the bottom of the hem, the top button on the neckline trim 1.5 cm [½ in] above the button band sts and the remaining 3 buttons evenly spaced between them.
Right front section
Work the right side as a mirror image of the left. Work button holes as marked: On a RS row, work 4 front section sts, k2tog tbl, yo and work to end of row.
Sleeves
Working with two strands of yarn held together, cast on 52(54)58(58)60 sts. Start with twisted rib on a RS row according to pattern.
When your work measures 5 cm [2 in] and you have completed a WS row, start the cable pattern as per Row 1 of chart working from right to left: k1(2)1(1)2 sts, work Section A 3(3)4(4)4 times [= 9(9)12(12)12 sts], Section B (= 10 sts + 2 sts), Section C (= 22 sts + 2 sts), Section D 3(3)4(4)4 times [= 9(9)12(12)12 sts] and k1(2)1(1)2 on the left edge. You will have increased by 4 sts and now have a total of 56(58)62(62)64 sts on your needles. Work chart rows 2–21 and continue to repeat rows 1–21.
Important When the sleeve measures 9(9)10(10)8 cm [3½(3½)4(4)3¼], m1 at both ends of your work. Repeat these increases every 4.5(4)3.5(3.5)3.5 cm [1¾(1½)1¼(1¼)1¼ in] a further 5(6)7(7)8 times = 68(72)78(78)82 sts. Work the increased sts in cable as set in Sections A/D.
When the sleeve measures 36(37)38(38)39 cm [14¼(14½)15(15)15¼ in], bind off 1x5(5)6(6)8 sts, 1(1)2(2)2x2 sts, 6(7)8(8)9x1 sts and 3x2 sts on every other row at both ends of your work. Bind off the remaining sts.
Repeat for the other sleeve.
Finishing
Turn your work inside out, place on a flat surface and gently ease into shape, spray lightly with water and leave to dry.
Join the shoulder seams. Continue to work the 10 set aside left front section sts in twisted rib and pick and knit 59(61)61(63)63 sts along the neckline, then continue to work the 10 set aside right front section sts in twisted rib = 79(81)81(83)83 sts.
When this section measures 1.5 cm [½ in], work the last button hole. Continue to work in twisted rib for a further 2.5 cm [1 in], then bind off the 10 button band sts at both ends of your work. Work the remaining 59(61)61(63)63 sts in twisted rib for a further 4 cm [1½ in] and securely bind off all sts. Fold the neckline over and secure on WS.
Join the side seams and the undersides of the sleeves. Join sleeves to armholes. Sew on buttons to finish.
