Paris Line Cardigan
Here we have Jill modeling her charming version of the Paris Line Cardigan from January 1955. It is so successful and comfortable to wear she is planning a second version for the summer.
Instructions.Figures in brackets refer to larger sizes; where only one figure is given,
this refers to all sizes. The BackWith No 9 needles cast on 106 (118) {126}
stitches and work 10 rows in k2/p2 rib, starting and ending k2 on the
first row, and increasing 7 (7) {11}
stitches evenly across on last row by working twice into every 14th (16th)
{11th} stitch. [113 (125)
{137} sts] 1st row (right side facing): k1,
* p3, k1; repeat from * to end. These 8 rows form the pattern. Next row (right side facing): * k2,
p2; repeat from * to last 2 sts., k2. Continue straight in rib until back measures 23 (23½)
{23½} inches. Pocket Linings (make 2)With No. 8 needles, cast on 26 (26) {30}
sts. and work 4½ (4½) {4½}
inches stocking stitch ending with a purl row; leave stitches on a spare
needle or stitch holder. Left FrontLeft. With No. 9 needles, cast on 63 (71)
{79} sts. and work in rib as follows: Repeat these 2 rows 4 times more, and on last row increase 2 sts. as
follows: 1st row (right side facing): k1;
(p3, k1) 10 (12) {14}
times; p1; (k2, p2) 5 times; k3. Repeat these 8 rows until work measures 5 (5) {5} inches from start. Next row (insert pocket): Pattern
8 (12) {14};
(k2, p2) 6 (6) {7}times;
k2; pattern 8 (12) {14};
rib 23. Next row (wrong side facing): rib 23; pattern 8 (12) {14}; cast off 26 (26) {30} in rib; pattern 8 (12) {14}. Next row: pattern 8 (12) {14}; pattern across 26 (26) {30} stitches of one of the pocket linings, in place of those cast off; pattern 8 (12) {14}; rib 23. Continue in pattern with 23 sts. at front edge in rib until front measures same as back at side edge and ending with same pattern row. Then with right side facing, shape armholes by casting off 6 (8)
{8} stitches at the beginning of the next
row, then k2tog at armhole edge on alternate rows until 53 (59)
{65} stitches remain. Work straight until
back measures 17 (17½) {17½}
inches, increasing 6 (4) {2}
sts. evenly across on patterned part of last row: [59 (63)
{67} sts] Right FrontWith No. 9 needles, cast on 63 (71) {79}
sts. and work in rib as follows: Repeat these 2 rows once more. Increase row: rib 3, increase in
next stitch, rib to last 28sts, increase in next stitch, rib to end: [65
(73) {81} sts] Next row: k3, (p2, k2) 5 times; p1;
(k1, p3) 10 (12) {14}
times; k1. Finish to correspond with left front, reversing all shapings and making 4 more buttonholes as before up front edge, the last one to come about 1 inch below start of yoke ribbing, and the remaining 3 evenly spaced between. Mark position of buttons on left front with pins, then work holes to correspond. The first row of pocket top will read: SleevesWith No. 10 needles, cast on 54 (54) {54} sts. and work 3 inches k2/p2 rib, having a k2 at each end on the right side, and increasing 3 sts. evenly across on last row: 57 (57) {57} sts. Change to No 8 needles and work 8 rows in pattern as for back. Continue in pattern and shape sides by increasing 1 stitch at each end of 7th and every following 8th row until there are 73 (73) {73}sts, then on every following 4th row until there are 83 (83) {83}stitches, taking the extra stitches into pattern as they are made. Work straight until sleeve measures 18 inches or required length. With right side facing, shape top by casting off 4 sts. at beginning of next 2 rows, then k2tog at the beginning of every row until 45 (45) {45} sts. remain, then at each end of every row until 25 (25) {25} sts. remain. Cast off. To Make UpPress parts lightly on wrong side under a damp cloth. Roll Collar: On the left front, continue in rib on the remaining 29 (30) {34} sts. working short rows to provide shaping thus: ** Work ½ (½) {1}
inch in rib, ending at the front edge. Join side and sleeve seams; insert sleeves. Catch down pocket linings. |
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