Veneretki (Boat Trip) cardigan Novita Muumitalo
A classic marine cardigan with pockets, brass buttons and structured front bands. Put on your red trousers and hop on board!
Designer
Sari Nordlund
Size(s)
XS(S)M(L)XL(XXL)
Finished dimensions
body circumference 98(106)114(122)130(138) cm / 38½(41¾)45(48)51¼(54¼) inlength 50(52)54(56)58(60) cm / 19¾(20½)21¼(22)22¾(23½) ininner sleeve length 44(45)46(47)47(48) cm / 17¼(17¾)18(18½)18½(19) in
Yarn demand
Novita Muumitalo (176) The Groke 400(450)500(550)600(650) g
Needles and other supplies
Needles Novita 3½-4 mm (UK 8-9 / US 4-6) or size needed; 3-3½ mm (UK 10-11 / US 2½-4) needles for the pockets. Double-pointed needles 3½-4 mm (for the sleeves
Finished dimensions
body circumference 98(106)114(122)130(138) cm / 38½(41¾)45(48)51¼(54¼) inlength 50(52)54(56)58(60) cm / 19¾(20½)21¼(22)22¾(23½) ininner sleeve length 44(45)46(47)47(48) cm / 17¼(17¾)18(18½)18½(19) in
Stitch patterns - Textured pattern: Row 1: (WS) slip 1 with yarn in back, *p1, k1*, repeat *-*. Row 2: (RS) slip 1 with yarn in back, knit to end of row. Keep repeating rows 1-2. - Stockinette stitch: knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows. - Textured pattern in the round: Round 1: *k1, p1*
Body Cast on 225(243)259(277)295(311) sts and begin textured pattern on WS: Row 1: slip 1 with yarn in back, *p1, k1*, repeat *-*. Row 2: slip 1 with yarn in back, knit to end of row. Keep repeating rows 1-2. When the piece measures 3(4)3(4)2(3) cm, on a RS row make a buttonhole: slip 1, k4, yarn over, k2tog, work to end. Make 4 more buttonholes at 6,5(6,5)7(7)8(8) cm intervals. Note: When the piece measures 5 cm, keep working 9 sts at both ends in textured pattern and switch to working stockinette st with all other sts. When the piece measures 13(13(13(14)14(14) cm, make pockets: on a RS row work the first 48(48)50(52)54(56) sts, then turn work. WS: work 24(24)24(26)26(26) sts, turn work. Switch to the smaller needles and work stockinette st with these 24(24)24(26)26(26) sts. Leave the other sts on hold. After approx. 20(20)20(21)21(21) cm, finish on a RS row and switch back to the larger needles. Work stockinette st to last 24(24)26(26)28(30) sts, then turn work. WS: work 24(24)24(26)26(26) sts, turn work. Switch to the smaller needles and work stockinette st with these 24(24)24(26)26(26) sts. Leave the other sts on hold. After approx. 20(20)20(21)21(21) cm, finish on a RS row and switch back to the larger needles. Work stockinette st to end of row. Keep working 9 sts at both ends in textured pattern and work stockinette st with all other sts. When the piece measures 29(20)31(32)34(35) cm, on a RS row work the 58(63)67(71)76(79) right front sts and leave the other sts on hold. The front and back pieces are knitted separately. Right front Work WS row and begin neckline decreases at front edge (= right end): (RS) work 9 sts in textured pattern, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), work to end. Repeat the decrease on every 4th row 9(10)12(7)13(6) more times and then 2(2)1(5)1(6) times on every 6th row. Note: When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)20(21) cm, on every other row bind off 5x6 sts and 1x7 sts (5x7 sts and 1x6 sts) 4x7 sts and 2x8 sts (5x8 sts and 1x9 sts) 4x9 sts and 2x8 sts (3x10 sts and 3x9 sts) at the shoulder. 9 border sts remaining. Increase 1 st for seaming at the shoulder end. Work 4(4)4(4,5)4,5(4,5) cm in textured pattern, lightly stretching the border as you go. Bind off. Back Keep the 58(63)67(71)76(79) left front sts on hold and pick up the 109(117)125(135)143(153) back sts. Purl the WS row and work stockinette st. When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)20(21) cm, on every other row bind off at both ends 5x6 sts and 1x7 sts (5x7 sts and 1x6 sts) 4x7 sts and 2x8 sts (5x8 sts and 1x9 sts) 4x9 sts and 2x8 sts (3x10 sts and 3x9 sts). Bind off the remaining 35(35)37(37)39(39) sts. Left front Continue with the 58(63)67(71)76(79) left front sts. Work WS row and begin neckline decreases at front edge (= left end): (RS) work to last 11 sts, k2tog, work 9 sts in textured pattern. Repeat the decrease on every 4th row 9(10)12(7)13(6) more times and then 2(2)1(5)1(6) times on every 6th row. Note: When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)20(21) cm, on every other row bind off 5x6 sts and 1x7 sts (5x7 sts and 1x6 sts) 4x7 sts and 2x8 sts (5x8 sts and 1x9 sts) 4x9 sts and 2x8 sts (3x10 sts and 3x9 sts) at the shoulder. 9 border sts remaining. Increase 1 st for seaming at the shoulder end. Work approx. 4(4)4(4,5)4,5(4,5) cm in textured pattern, lightly stretching the border as you go. Bind off. Sleeves Sew the shoulder seams. Sew together the ends of the border. Sew the border to the back neckline. Use either the Magic Loop technique or double-pointed needles for the sleeves. Pick up and knit a total of 70(74)78(82)88(92) sts from the armhole edge, 35(37)39(41)44(46) sts from both pieces. Place marker for beginning of round and work stockinette st in the round. When the sleeve measures 3(2)2(2)2(2) cm, decrease 1 st on both sides of the beginning of round: k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp, k1. Repeat the decreases 0(0)0(0)11(19) more times every 2 cm, 0(0)14(15)6(0) times every 2,5 cm and 11(12)0(0)0(0) times every 3 cm = 46(48)48(50)52(52) sts. When the sleeve measures 39(40)41(42)42(43) cm, work textured pattern in the round with all sts. When the textured section measures approx. 5 cm, finish on round 2 and bind off in ribbing (k1, p1). Knit the other sleeve in the same manner. Finishing Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry. Sew the pocket seams. Sew on the buttons.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 98(106)114(122)130(138) cm / 38½(41¾)45(48)51¼(54¼) inlength 50(52)54(56)58(60) cm / 19¾(20½)21¼(22)22¾(23½) ininner sleeve length 44(45)46(47)47(48) cm / 17¼(17¾)18(18½)18½(19) in
Stitch patterns - Textured pattern: Row 1: (WS) slip 1 with yarn in back, *p1, k1*, repeat *-*. Row 2: (RS) slip 1 with yarn in back, knit to end of row. Keep repeating rows 1-2. - Stockinette stitch: knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows. - Textured pattern in the round: Round 1: *k1, p1*
Body Cast on 225(243)259(277)295(311) sts and begin textured pattern on WS: Row 1: slip 1 with yarn in back, *p1, k1*, repeat *-*. Row 2: slip 1 with yarn in back, knit to end of row. Keep repeating rows 1-2. When the piece measures 3(4)3(4)2(3) cm, on a RS row make a buttonhole: slip 1, k4, yarn over, k2tog, work to end. Make 4 more buttonholes at 6,5(6,5)7(7)8(8) cm intervals. Note: When the piece measures 5 cm, keep working 9 sts at both ends in textured pattern and switch to working stockinette st with all other sts. When the piece measures 13(13(13(14)14(14) cm, make pockets: on a RS row work the first 48(48)50(52)54(56) sts, then turn work. WS: work 24(24)24(26)26(26) sts, turn work. Switch to the smaller needles and work stockinette st with these 24(24)24(26)26(26) sts. Leave the other sts on hold. After approx. 20(20)20(21)21(21) cm, finish on a RS row and switch back to the larger needles. Work stockinette st to last 24(24)26(26)28(30) sts, then turn work. WS: work 24(24)24(26)26(26) sts, turn work. Switch to the smaller needles and work stockinette st with these 24(24)24(26)26(26) sts. Leave the other sts on hold. After approx. 20(20)20(21)21(21) cm, finish on a RS row and switch back to the larger needles. Work stockinette st to end of row. Keep working 9 sts at both ends in textured pattern and work stockinette st with all other sts. When the piece measures 29(20)31(32)34(35) cm, on a RS row work the 58(63)67(71)76(79) right front sts and leave the other sts on hold. The front and back pieces are knitted separately. Right front Work WS row and begin neckline decreases at front edge (= right end): (RS) work 9 sts in textured pattern, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), work to end. Repeat the decrease on every 4th row 9(10)12(7)13(6) more times and then 2(2)1(5)1(6) times on every 6th row. Note: When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)20(21) cm, on every other row bind off 5x6 sts and 1x7 sts (5x7 sts and 1x6 sts) 4x7 sts and 2x8 sts (5x8 sts and 1x9 sts) 4x9 sts and 2x8 sts (3x10 sts and 3x9 sts) at the shoulder. 9 border sts remaining. Increase 1 st for seaming at the shoulder end. Work 4(4)4(4,5)4,5(4,5) cm in textured pattern, lightly stretching the border as you go. Bind off. Back Keep the 58(63)67(71)76(79) left front sts on hold and pick up the 109(117)125(135)143(153) back sts. Purl the WS row and work stockinette st. When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)20(21) cm, on every other row bind off at both ends 5x6 sts and 1x7 sts (5x7 sts and 1x6 sts) 4x7 sts and 2x8 sts (5x8 sts and 1x9 sts) 4x9 sts and 2x8 sts (3x10 sts and 3x9 sts). Bind off the remaining 35(35)37(37)39(39) sts. Left front Continue with the 58(63)67(71)76(79) left front sts. Work WS row and begin neckline decreases at front edge (= left end): (RS) work to last 11 sts, k2tog, work 9 sts in textured pattern. Repeat the decrease on every 4th row 9(10)12(7)13(6) more times and then 2(2)1(5)1(6) times on every 6th row. Note: When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)20(21) cm, on every other row bind off 5x6 sts and 1x7 sts (5x7 sts and 1x6 sts) 4x7 sts and 2x8 sts (5x8 sts and 1x9 sts) 4x9 sts and 2x8 sts (3x10 sts and 3x9 sts) at the shoulder. 9 border sts remaining. Increase 1 st for seaming at the shoulder end. Work approx. 4(4)4(4,5)4,5(4,5) cm in textured pattern, lightly stretching the border as you go. Bind off. Sleeves Sew the shoulder seams. Sew together the ends of the border. Sew the border to the back neckline. Use either the Magic Loop technique or double-pointed needles for the sleeves. Pick up and knit a total of 70(74)78(82)88(92) sts from the armhole edge, 35(37)39(41)44(46) sts from both pieces. Place marker for beginning of round and work stockinette st in the round. When the sleeve measures 3(2)2(2)2(2) cm, decrease 1 st on both sides of the beginning of round: k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp, k1. Repeat the decreases 0(0)0(0)11(19) more times every 2 cm, 0(0)14(15)6(0) times every 2,5 cm and 11(12)0(0)0(0) times every 3 cm = 46(48)48(50)52(52) sts. When the sleeve measures 39(40)41(42)42(43) cm, work textured pattern in the round with all sts. When the textured section measures approx. 5 cm, finish on round 2 and bind off in ribbing (k1, p1). Knit the other sleeve in the same manner. Finishing Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry. Sew the pocket seams. Sew on the buttons.
