Tove cardigan Novita Nordic Wool
This coat is part of a capsule wardrobe designed by Sari Nordlund, comprising nine designs perfectly compatible with each other.
Size(s)
XS(S)M(L)XL(XXL)
Yarn demand
Novita Nordic Wool (010) Off White 750(800)850(900)950(1000) g
Needles and other supplies
Circular needles (80 cm / 32 in) Novita 4½ mm (UK 7 / US 7) and 5 mm (UK 6 / US 8) or sizes needed; a second 4½ mm circular needle (80 cm / 32 in) for the border; cable needle
Designer
Sari Nordlund
Finished dimensions
body circumference 88(96)104(112)120(128) cm / 34¾(37¾)41(44)47¼(50½) in length 98(100)103(105)107(109) cm / 38½(39¼)40½(41¼)42¼(43) in inner sleeve length 52(52)53(53)54(54) cm / 20½(20½)20¾(20¾)21¼(21¼) in
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Seed stitch: *p1, k1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows
Back
Using the smaller needle cast on 119(127)139(147)155(163) sts and begin ribbing with k1. From now on keep working 1 st at both ends (edge sts) in garter st. Work ribbing for 12,5 cm and finish on a RS row.
Switch to the larger needle and begin the pattern on row 1 of chart I: (WS) work 1 st in garter st and 13(17)23(27)31(35) sts in seed st, work the 91 st cable pattern, work 13(17)23(27)31(35) sts in seed st and 1 st in garter st. Work rows 2-24 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-24.
When the piece measures 17(17)21(21)23(23) cm, decrease 1 st at both ends: on a RS row work 1 st, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), work 1 st. Repeat the decreases every 7,5 cm 7 more times = 103(111)123(131)139(147) sts.
When the piece measures 76,5(77)79(79,5)80,5(81,5) cm, on every other row bind off 1x5(5)6(7)8(9) sts, 1x2(2)3(3)3(3) sts and 4(5)8(8)8(9)x1 st at both ends for the armholes = 81(87)89(95)101(105) sts.
When the armhole measures 19(20,5)21,5(23)24(25,5) cm, on every other row bind off 3x7(8)8(9)10(10) sts at both ends for the shoulders. Bind off the remaining 39(39)41(41)41(45) sts.
Left front
Using the smaller needle cast on 54(58)64(68)72(76) sts and begin ribbing with k1. From now on keep working 1 st at both ends (edge sts) in garter st. Work ribbing for 12,5 cm and finish on a RS row.
Switch to the larger needle and begin the pattern on row 1 of chart II: (WS) work 1 st in garter st, work the 39 st cable pattern, work 13(17)23(27)31(35) sts in seed st and 1 st in garter st. Work rows 2-24 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-24.
When the piece measures 17(17)21(21)23(23) cm, decrease 1 st at the right end: on a RS row work 1 st, k2tog, work to end. Repeat the decrease every 7,5 cm 7 more times = 46(50)56(60)64(68) sts.
When the piece measures 70(70,5)72,5(73,5)74,5(75,5) cm, begin the slanted neckline at the left end: on a RS row work to last 3 sts, k2tog, work 1 st. Repeat the decrease every 4th row 13(13)14(14)14(16) more times.
Note: When the piece measures 76,5(77)79(79,5)80,5(81) cm, on every other row bind off 1x5(5)6(7)8(9) sts, 1x2(2)3(3)3(3) sts and 4(5)8(8)8(9)x1 st at the right end for the armhole.
When the armhole measures 19(20,5)21,5(23)24(25,5) cm, on every other row bind off 3x7(8)8(9)10(10) sts at the right end for the shoulder.
Right front
Using the smaller needle cast on 54(58)64(68)72(76) sts and begin ribbing with k1. From now on keep working 1 st at both ends (edge sts) in garter st. Work ribbing for 12,5 cm and finish on a RS row.
Switch to the larger needle and begin the pattern on row 1 of chart III: (WS) work 1 st in garter st and 13(17)23(27)31(35) sts in seed st, work the 39 st cable pattern, work 1 st in garter st. Work rows 2-24 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-24.
When the piece measures 17(17)21(21)23(23) cm, decrease 1 st at the left end: on a RS row work to last 3 sts, skp, work 1 st. Repeat the decrease every 7,5 cm 7 more times = 46(50)56(60)64(68) sts.
When the piece measures 70(70,5)72,5(73,5)74,5(75) cm, begin the slanted neckline at the right end: work 1 st, skp, work to end. Repeat the decrease every 4th row 13(13)14(14)14(16) more times.
Note: When the piece measures 76,5(77)79(79,5)80,5(81) cm, on every other row bind off 1x5(5)6(7)8(9) sts, 1x2(2)3(3)3(3) sts and 4(5)8(8)8(9)x1 st at the left end for the armhole.
When the armhole measures 19(20,5)21,5(23)24(25,5) cm, on every other row bind off 3x7(8)8(9)10(10) sts at the left end for the shoulder.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needle cast on 49(49)53(55)59(59) sts and begin ribbing with k1. From now on keep working 1 st at both ends (edge sts) in garter st. Work ribbing for 12,5 cm and finish on a RS row.
Switch to the larger needle and begin the pattern on row 1 of chart I: (WS) work 1 st in garter st and 2(2)4(5)7(7) sts in seed st, work the 43 st cable pattern, work 2(2)4(5)7(7) sts in seed st and 1 st in garter st. Work rows 2-24 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-24.
When the piece measures 14 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3,5(3)2,5(2)2(2) cm 10(13)15(17)19(20) more times = 71(77)85(91)99(101) sts. Work the increased sts in seed st.
When the piece measures 52(53)53(53)54(54) cm, on every other row bind off 1x5(6)6(7)8(8) sts, 1x4(4)5(6)6(6) sts, 1x3 sts and 1x1(1)2(2)2(2) sts at both ends. On every other row bind off 12(13)13(13)13(14)x1 st at both ends. On every other row bind off 1(1)1(1)2(2)x2 sts and 1x4 sts at both ends. 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 and side seams.
Border: Using the smaller needles pick up and knit sts from the RS: 124(124)132(132)138(138) sts from the right front before the slanted neckline, place marker, 57(59)64(65)67(69) sts from right front neckline (before the shoulder seam), 37(37)41(41)41(45) sts from back neckline, 57(59)64(65)67(69) sts from left front neckline, place marker, 124(124)132(132)138(138) sts from left front = 399(403)433(435)451(459) sts.
Begin ribbing on the WS: p2, k1, *p1, k1*, repeat *-*, p2.
After 2 rows begin short rows: work ribbing until 1 st remains before 2nd marker. Turn work, yarn over. Work until 1 st remains before 1st marker. Turn work, yarn over. *Work until 5(5)6(6)6(7) sts remain before next yo, turn work and yo.* Repeat *-* until there are 9 yarn overs on both sides.
On the next row work ribbing to end. At the same time knit or purl the yarn overs together with their corresponding sts: k2tog if the previous st is a knit st and p2tog if a purl st.
Work ribbing for 3 rows. On the first row work the remaining yarn overs together with their corresponding sts: skp if the previous st is a knit st and ssp if it is a purl st (= slip 2 sts knitwise one by one from left-hand needle to right-hand needle, move both sts back to left-hand needle and purl them together through the back loop).
Repeat the short rows. After that, work ribbing and on the first two rows work the yarn overs together with their corresponding sts as established.
When the border measures 5 cm from the bottom edge, bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves. Sew the sleeve seams.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 88(96)104(112)120(128) cm / 34¾(37¾)41(44)47¼(50½) in length 98(100)103(105)107(109) cm / 38½(39¼)40½(41¼)42¼(43) in inner sleeve length 52(52)53(53)54(54) cm / 20½(20½)20¾(20¾)21¼(21¼) in
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Seed stitch: *p1, k1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows
Back
Using the smaller needle cast on 119(127)139(147)155(163) sts and begin ribbing with k1. From now on keep working 1 st at both ends (edge sts) in garter st. Work ribbing for 12,5 cm and finish on a RS row.
Switch to the larger needle and begin the pattern on row 1 of chart I: (WS) work 1 st in garter st and 13(17)23(27)31(35) sts in seed st, work the 91 st cable pattern, work 13(17)23(27)31(35) sts in seed st and 1 st in garter st. Work rows 2-24 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-24.
When the piece measures 17(17)21(21)23(23) cm, decrease 1 st at both ends: on a RS row work 1 st, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), work 1 st. Repeat the decreases every 7,5 cm 7 more times = 103(111)123(131)139(147) sts.
When the piece measures 76,5(77)79(79,5)80,5(81,5) cm, on every other row bind off 1x5(5)6(7)8(9) sts, 1x2(2)3(3)3(3) sts and 4(5)8(8)8(9)x1 st at both ends for the armholes = 81(87)89(95)101(105) sts.
When the armhole measures 19(20,5)21,5(23)24(25,5) cm, on every other row bind off 3x7(8)8(9)10(10) sts at both ends for the shoulders. Bind off the remaining 39(39)41(41)41(45) sts.
Left front
Using the smaller needle cast on 54(58)64(68)72(76) sts and begin ribbing with k1. From now on keep working 1 st at both ends (edge sts) in garter st. Work ribbing for 12,5 cm and finish on a RS row.
Switch to the larger needle and begin the pattern on row 1 of chart II: (WS) work 1 st in garter st, work the 39 st cable pattern, work 13(17)23(27)31(35) sts in seed st and 1 st in garter st. Work rows 2-24 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-24.
When the piece measures 17(17)21(21)23(23) cm, decrease 1 st at the right end: on a RS row work 1 st, k2tog, work to end. Repeat the decrease every 7,5 cm 7 more times = 46(50)56(60)64(68) sts.
When the piece measures 70(70,5)72,5(73,5)74,5(75,5) cm, begin the slanted neckline at the left end: on a RS row work to last 3 sts, k2tog, work 1 st. Repeat the decrease every 4th row 13(13)14(14)14(16) more times.
Note: When the piece measures 76,5(77)79(79,5)80,5(81) cm, on every other row bind off 1x5(5)6(7)8(9) sts, 1x2(2)3(3)3(3) sts and 4(5)8(8)8(9)x1 st at the right end for the armhole.
When the armhole measures 19(20,5)21,5(23)24(25,5) cm, on every other row bind off 3x7(8)8(9)10(10) sts at the right end for the shoulder.
Right front
Using the smaller needle cast on 54(58)64(68)72(76) sts and begin ribbing with k1. From now on keep working 1 st at both ends (edge sts) in garter st. Work ribbing for 12,5 cm and finish on a RS row.
Switch to the larger needle and begin the pattern on row 1 of chart III: (WS) work 1 st in garter st and 13(17)23(27)31(35) sts in seed st, work the 39 st cable pattern, work 1 st in garter st. Work rows 2-24 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-24.
When the piece measures 17(17)21(21)23(23) cm, decrease 1 st at the left end: on a RS row work to last 3 sts, skp, work 1 st. Repeat the decrease every 7,5 cm 7 more times = 46(50)56(60)64(68) sts.
When the piece measures 70(70,5)72,5(73,5)74,5(75) cm, begin the slanted neckline at the right end: work 1 st, skp, work to end. Repeat the decrease every 4th row 13(13)14(14)14(16) more times.
Note: When the piece measures 76,5(77)79(79,5)80,5(81) cm, on every other row bind off 1x5(5)6(7)8(9) sts, 1x2(2)3(3)3(3) sts and 4(5)8(8)8(9)x1 st at the left end for the armhole.
When the armhole measures 19(20,5)21,5(23)24(25,5) cm, on every other row bind off 3x7(8)8(9)10(10) sts at the left end for the shoulder.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needle cast on 49(49)53(55)59(59) sts and begin ribbing with k1. From now on keep working 1 st at both ends (edge sts) in garter st. Work ribbing for 12,5 cm and finish on a RS row.
Switch to the larger needle and begin the pattern on row 1 of chart I: (WS) work 1 st in garter st and 2(2)4(5)7(7) sts in seed st, work the 43 st cable pattern, work 2(2)4(5)7(7) sts in seed st and 1 st in garter st. Work rows 2-24 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-24.
When the piece measures 14 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3,5(3)2,5(2)2(2) cm 10(13)15(17)19(20) more times = 71(77)85(91)99(101) sts. Work the increased sts in seed st.
When the piece measures 52(53)53(53)54(54) cm, on every other row bind off 1x5(6)6(7)8(8) sts, 1x4(4)5(6)6(6) sts, 1x3 sts and 1x1(1)2(2)2(2) sts at both ends. On every other row bind off 12(13)13(13)13(14)x1 st at both ends. On every other row bind off 1(1)1(1)2(2)x2 sts and 1x4 sts at both ends. 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 and side seams.
Border: Using the smaller needles pick up and knit sts from the RS: 124(124)132(132)138(138) sts from the right front before the slanted neckline, place marker, 57(59)64(65)67(69) sts from right front neckline (before the shoulder seam), 37(37)41(41)41(45) sts from back neckline, 57(59)64(65)67(69) sts from left front neckline, place marker, 124(124)132(132)138(138) sts from left front = 399(403)433(435)451(459) sts.
Begin ribbing on the WS: p2, k1, *p1, k1*, repeat *-*, p2.
After 2 rows begin short rows: work ribbing until 1 st remains before 2nd marker. Turn work, yarn over. Work until 1 st remains before 1st marker. Turn work, yarn over. *Work until 5(5)6(6)6(7) sts remain before next yo, turn work and yo.* Repeat *-* until there are 9 yarn overs on both sides.
On the next row work ribbing to end. At the same time knit or purl the yarn overs together with their corresponding sts: k2tog if the previous st is a knit st and p2tog if a purl st.
Work ribbing for 3 rows. On the first row work the remaining yarn overs together with their corresponding sts: skp if the previous st is a knit st and ssp if it is a purl st (= slip 2 sts knitwise one by one from left-hand needle to right-hand needle, move both sts back to left-hand needle and purl them together through the back loop).
Repeat the short rows. After that, work ribbing and on the first two rows work the yarn overs together with their corresponding sts as established.
When the border measures 5 cm from the bottom edge, bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves. Sew the sleeve seams.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 88(96)104(112)120(128) cm / 34¾(37¾)41(44)47¼(50½) in length 98(100)103(105)107(109) cm / 38½(39¼)40½(41¼)42¼(43) in inner sleeve length 52(52)53(53)54(54) cm / 20½(20½)20¾(20¾)21¼(21¼) in
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Seed stitch: *p1, k1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows
Back
Using the smaller needle cast on 119(127)139(147)155(163) sts and begin ribbing with k1. From now on keep working 1 st at both ends (edge sts) in garter st. Work ribbing for 12,5 cm and finish on a RS row.
Switch to the larger needle and begin the pattern on row 1 of chart I: (WS) work 1 st in garter st and 13(17)23(27)31(35) sts in seed st, work the 91 st cable pattern, work 13(17)23(27)31(35) sts in seed st and 1 st in garter st. Work rows 2-24 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-24.
When the piece measures 17(17)21(21)23(23) cm, decrease 1 st at both ends: on a RS row work 1 st, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), work 1 st. Repeat the decreases every 7,5 cm 7 more times = 103(111)123(131)139(147) sts.
When the piece measures 76,5(77)79(79,5)80,5(81,5) cm, on every other row bind off 1x5(5)6(7)8(9) sts, 1x2(2)3(3)3(3) sts and 4(5)8(8)8(9)x1 st at both ends for the armholes = 81(87)89(95)101(105) sts.
When the armhole measures 19(20,5)21,5(23)24(25,5) cm, on every other row bind off 3x7(8)8(9)10(10) sts at both ends for the shoulders. Bind off the remaining 39(39)41(41)41(45) sts.
Left front
Using the smaller needle cast on 54(58)64(68)72(76) sts and begin ribbing with k1. From now on keep working 1 st at both ends (edge sts) in garter st. Work ribbing for 12,5 cm and finish on a RS row.
Switch to the larger needle and begin the pattern on row 1 of chart II: (WS) work 1 st in garter st, work the 39 st cable pattern, work 13(17)23(27)31(35) sts in seed st and 1 st in garter st. Work rows 2-24 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-24.
When the piece measures 17(17)21(21)23(23) cm, decrease 1 st at the right end: on a RS row work 1 st, k2tog, work to end. Repeat the decrease every 7,5 cm 7 more times = 46(50)56(60)64(68) sts.
When the piece measures 70(70,5)72,5(73,5)74,5(75,5) cm, begin the slanted neckline at the left end: on a RS row work to last 3 sts, k2tog, work 1 st. Repeat the decrease every 4th row 13(13)14(14)14(16) more times.
Note: When the piece measures 76,5(77)79(79,5)80,5(81) cm, on every other row bind off 1x5(5)6(7)8(9) sts, 1x2(2)3(3)3(3) sts and 4(5)8(8)8(9)x1 st at the right end for the armhole.
When the armhole measures 19(20,5)21,5(23)24(25,5) cm, on every other row bind off 3x7(8)8(9)10(10) sts at the right end for the shoulder.
Right front
Using the smaller needle cast on 54(58)64(68)72(76) sts and begin ribbing with k1. From now on keep working 1 st at both ends (edge sts) in garter st. Work ribbing for 12,5 cm and finish on a RS row.
Switch to the larger needle and begin the pattern on row 1 of chart III: (WS) work 1 st in garter st and 13(17)23(27)31(35) sts in seed st, work the 39 st cable pattern, work 1 st in garter st. Work rows 2-24 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-24.
When the piece measures 17(17)21(21)23(23) cm, decrease 1 st at the left end: on a RS row work to last 3 sts, skp, work 1 st. Repeat the decrease every 7,5 cm 7 more times = 46(50)56(60)64(68) sts.
When the piece measures 70(70,5)72,5(73,5)74,5(75) cm, begin the slanted neckline at the right end: work 1 st, skp, work to end. Repeat the decrease every 4th row 13(13)14(14)14(16) more times.
Note: When the piece measures 76,5(77)79(79,5)80,5(81) cm, on every other row bind off 1x5(5)6(7)8(9) sts, 1x2(2)3(3)3(3) sts and 4(5)8(8)8(9)x1 st at the left end for the armhole.
When the armhole measures 19(20,5)21,5(23)24(25,5) cm, on every other row bind off 3x7(8)8(9)10(10) sts at the left end for the shoulder.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needle cast on 49(49)53(55)59(59) sts and begin ribbing with k1. From now on keep working 1 st at both ends (edge sts) in garter st. Work ribbing for 12,5 cm and finish on a RS row.
Switch to the larger needle and begin the pattern on row 1 of chart I: (WS) work 1 st in garter st and 2(2)4(5)7(7) sts in seed st, work the 43 st cable pattern, work 2(2)4(5)7(7) sts in seed st and 1 st in garter st. Work rows 2-24 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-24.
When the piece measures 14 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3,5(3)2,5(2)2(2) cm 10(13)15(17)19(20) more times = 71(77)85(91)99(101) sts. Work the increased sts in seed st.
When the piece measures 52(53)53(53)54(54) cm, on every other row bind off 1x5(6)6(7)8(8) sts, 1x4(4)5(6)6(6) sts, 1x3 sts and 1x1(1)2(2)2(2) sts at both ends. On every other row bind off 12(13)13(13)13(14)x1 st at both ends. On every other row bind off 1(1)1(1)2(2)x2 sts and 1x4 sts at both ends. 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 and side seams.
Border: Using the smaller needles pick up and knit sts from the RS: 124(124)132(132)138(138) sts from the right front before the slanted neckline, place marker, 57(59)64(65)67(69) sts from right front neckline (before the shoulder seam), 37(37)41(41)41(45) sts from back neckline, 57(59)64(65)67(69) sts from left front neckline, place marker, 124(124)132(132)138(138) sts from left front = 399(403)433(435)451(459) sts.
Begin ribbing on the WS: p2, k1, *p1, k1*, repeat *-*, p2.
After 2 rows begin short rows: work ribbing until 1 st remains before 2nd marker. Turn work, yarn over. Work until 1 st remains before 1st marker. Turn work, yarn over. *Work until 5(5)6(6)6(7) sts remain before next yo, turn work and yo.* Repeat *-* until there are 9 yarn overs on both sides.
On the next row work ribbing to end. At the same time knit or purl the yarn overs together with their corresponding sts: k2tog if the previous st is a knit st and p2tog if a purl st.
Work ribbing for 3 rows. On the first row work the remaining yarn overs together with their corresponding sts: skp if the previous st is a knit st and ssp if it is a purl st (= slip 2 sts knitwise one by one from left-hand needle to right-hand needle, move both sts back to left-hand needle and purl them together through the back loop).
Repeat the short rows. After that, work ribbing and on the first two rows work the yarn overs together with their corresponding sts as established.
When the border measures 5 cm from the bottom edge, bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves. Sew the sleeve seams.
