Novita Nalle: Rekiretki (Sleigh Ride) cardigan

Back

Using the smaller needles and Graphite, cast on 122(130)138(150)162(174) sts and begin ribbing on the WS with p2(p2)p2(k2)p2(k2). Work ribbing for 6 cm.

Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st. On the first row, increase 1 st = 123(131)139(151)163(175) sts.

When the piece measures 34(35)36(37)39(40) cm, work 2 rows using Off White.

Now begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart I (see arrows for starting point). Keep repeating the 4 st pattern to end of row. Work rows 2–9 of the chart, then work 3 rows in Off White.

Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart II (see arrows for starting point). Work section A (45 sts), work the middle st and then keep repeating section B to end of row. Work rows 2–42 of the chart.

Note: When the piece measures 46(47)48(49)51(52) cm, on every other row bind off for armholes at both ends: 1x5(5)7(9)9(9) sts, 1x3 sts, 1(2)2(2)2(3)x2 sts and 2(2)2(2)3(3)x1 st = 99(103)107(115)125(133) sts.

After row 42, work rows 1–9 of chart I again as established.

Work 2 rows in Off White, then use Graphite for the rest of the piece.

When the armhole measures 20(21)22(23)23(24) cm, on a RS row bind off the middle 37(37)39(39)41(41) sts for the neckline, then work to end of row. Leave the sts on the right on hold and work the left side first. After 2 rows, bind off 1x2 sts at the neckline edge.

When the armhole measures 22(23)24(25)25(26) cm, bind off the 29(31)32(36)40(44) shoulder sts. Knit the other side in the same manner.

Right front

Using the smaller needles and Graphite, cast on 59(63)67(73)79(85) sts and begin ribbing on the WS with p2(p2)p2(k2)p2(k2). Work ribbing for 6 cm.

Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st. When the piece measures 34(35)36(37)39(40) cm, work 2 rows using Off White.

Then begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart III: work the 1 st at the right end of the chart, then keep repeating the 4 st pattern to end of row. Work rows 2–9 of the chart, then work 3 rows in Off White.

Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart IV. Keep repeating the 45 st pattern to end of row. Work rows 2–42 of the chart.

Note: When the piece measures 44(45)46(47)49(50) cm, begin slanting the neckline at the right end: (RS) k1, k2tog, work to end. Repeat the decrease 11(11)10(10)11(11) more times every 1 cm and then 6(6)8(8)8(8) times every 1.5 cm.

Note: When the piece measures 46(47)48(49)51(52) cm (same point in the colourwork pattern as in the back), on every other row bind off for armhole at the left end: 1x5(5)7(9)9(9) sts, 1x3 sts, 1(2)2(2)2(3)x2 sts and 2(2)2(2)3(3)x1 st.

After row 42, work rows 1–9 of chart I again as established.

Work 2 rows in Off White, then use Graphite for the rest of the piece.

When the armhole measures 22(23)24(25)25(26) cm, bind off the 29(31)32(36)40(44) shoulder sts.

Left front

Mirror right front. Work the reindeer pattern following chart V. At the neckline, decrease by skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over).

Sleeves

Using the smaller needles and Graphite, cast on 54(58)58(62)62(66) sts and work ribbing for 6 cm.

Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st.

When the piece measures 9(9)9(9(9)8(8) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases 6(5)2(3)0(0) more times every 3 cm and then 10(12)17(16)22(22) times every 2 cm = 88(94)98(102)108(112) sts.

When the piece measures 38(39)40(41)41(42) cm, work 2 rows using Off White.

Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart I. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow, use that to determine the starting point. Keep repeating the 4 st pattern to end of row. Work rows 2–9 of the chart, then work 3 rows in Off White.

Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart II. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow, use that to determine the starting point. Work to middle st, work middle st. On the left side, mirror the right side. Work rows 2–42 of the chart.

Note: When the piece measures 50(51)52(53)53(54) cm, on every other row bind off at both ends: 1x5(5)6(6)8(8) sts, 1x3 sts, 3x2 sts, 15(16)17(18)18(19)x1 st, 1x2 sts and 1x3 sts.

After row 42, work rows 1–9 of chart I again as established.

Work 2 rows in Off White, then use Graphite for the rest of the piece.

After you have completed the decreases, bind off the remaining sts.

Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.

Finishing

Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry. Sew the shoulder seams.

Border: Using Graphite and the circular needle and with RS facing, begin at the bottom corner of the right front and pick up sts from the right front, back neckline and left front. Pick up 22 sts per 10 cm. Make sure the number of sts is divisible by 4. Begin ribbing: (WS) p3, k2, *p2, k2*, repeat *–*, p3. When the border measures 2 cm, make buttonholes in the left front. Make the lowest buttonhole 1.5 cm from the hem, the top one at the bottom edge of the neckline slanting, and the other 4 evenly in between. Buttonhole: yarn over, work 2 sts together following the rib pattern.

When the border measures 4 cm, bind off in ribbing.

Sew the side seams and sleeve seams. Attach the sleeves. Sew on the buttons.