Cardigan Sweater Pattern No. 324

These directions are for size 12. Changes for sizes 14 and 16 are in parentheses.

MATERIALS
BERNAT Cuddlespun (2 oz. skeins) — 3(4-4) Contrasting Color (C C); 4(5-5) Main Color (M C)
1 pair straight knitting needles No. 15 or any size needles which will give the stitch gauge given below
1 circular knitting needle No. 10½
½ yd 4 inch grosgrain ribbon

GAUGE: 3 sts =1 inch; 4 rows = 1 inch

PATTERN STITCH: Multiple of 2 sts.
Row 1: Using C C, * K 1, bring yarn to front of work and sl 1, throw yarn to back of work, repeat from * ending K 2.
Row 2: Using C C, purl.
Row 3: Using M C, K 2, * bring yarn to front of work and sl 1, throw yarn to back of work, K 1, repeat from * across row.
Row 4: Using M C, purl.
Repeat these 4 rows for pattern stitch.

BACK: Using No. 15 needles and M C, cast on 54(56-58) sts. P 1 row. Then work in pattern st until piece measures 13½(13½-14) inches. SHAPE ARMHOLES: At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 4 sts. Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row 3 times. Work even in pattern st on 40(42-44) sts until armholes measure 7½(7¾-8) inches. SHAPE SHOULDERS: At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 6(7-8) sts. At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 7 sts. Bind off remaining 14 sts.

POCKET LINING: Make 2 pieces. Using No. 15 needles and M C, cast on 12 sts. P 1 row. Work even in pattern st for 8 rows, ending with Row 4. Sl these sts on a holder.

LEFT FRONT: Using No. 15 needles and M C, cast on 28 (30-32) sts. P 1 row. Work even in pattern st until piece measures 5 inches, ending with Row 4. POCKET OPENING: On the next row work 8(8-10) sts; sl next 12 sts on a holder; work in pattern st across 12 sts of pocket lining; work last 8(10-10) sts. Continue in pattern st until piece measures 13½(13½-14) inches, ending with same row as back at underarm. SHAPE ARMHOLE: At arm edge bind off 4 sts. Dec 1 st at same edge every other row 3 times. SHAPE NECK: On the next row at front edge dec 1 st and repeat this dec every other row until 13(14-15) sts remain. Work even until armhole measures 7½(7¾-8) inches. SHAPE SHOULDER: At arm edge bind off 6(7-8) sts once and 7 sts once.

RIGHT FRONT: Work to correspond to left front, reversing all shaping and pocket placing.

SLEEVES: Using circular needle and M C, cast on 28(30-32) sts. Working back and forth, K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 3 inches. Change to No. 15 needles and work in pattern st, inc 1 st each end of needle every 1 inch 6 times. Work even in pat­tern st on 40(42-44) sts until piece measures 13(13-13½) inches. SHAPE CAP: At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 4 sts. Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row until 16 sts remain. At the beg of each of the next 6 rows bind off 2 sts. Bind off remaining sts.

FINISHING: Sew underarm, shoulder and sleeve seams. Set in sleeves. With right side facing you, using circular needle and M C and starting at lower left front edge, pick up 145(149-153) sts around front edges and neck. Working back and forth, K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 5 rows. Bind off. POCKET BANDS: Sl 12 sts from holder onto circular needle. Using M C, work back and forth in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 5 rows. Bind off. Steam. Using ribbon, make a pocket and sew to lower edge of jacket and pocket lining.

This pattern was originally published in 21 Bulky Styles featuring Quick Little Jackets and has passed into the public domain: the source states these designs "are no longer protected by copyright and you are free to do whatever you would like to do with them." It is reproduced here verbatim, including original vintage terminology, abbreviations, and measurements, which may differ from modern conventions. You can view the original transcription at freevintageknitting.com.