Isabelle Cardigan

THE F LE D G L I N G C OL L E CT I ON

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G A RT E R S T I T C H C A R D I G A N

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Length

SIZES NOTES
To fit age 2-3 4-5 6-7 8-9 years Impressive to look at and
quick and easy to knit, the
Isabelle cardigan is a great
To fit chest 56 61 66 71 cm
project for progressing
22 24 26 28 in
from scar ves and hats
Actual measurement 62 67 73 78 cm to clothing. Knitted in
(Chest) 24½ 26½ 28¾ 30¾ in stocking stitch with simple
shaping, it’s quick and
Length 35 40 44 48 cm
lovely enough to make
(to back neck) 13¾ 15¾ 17¼ 19 in
one in ever y colour in the
Sleeve seam 23 27 31 35 cm rainbow.
9 10¾ 12¼ 13¾ in

M AT E R I A L S A LT E R N A T I V E
Yarn Willow & Lark Nest. 69% Wool, 11% Cashmere, Suggested colourways
20% tencel DK. 50g, 1¾oz.
Rose 221 4 5 6 7 balls Sapphire 218

TOOLS 
› › One pair 3.25mm (UK 10) (US 3) knitting needles
› › One pair 3.75mm (UK 9) (US 5) knitting needles
› › One pair 4.00mm (UK 8) (US 6) knitting needles
› › 5[5:6:6] buttons

TENSION
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm, 4in, measured over stocking stitch using
4.00mm (US 6) needles, or size required to give correct tension.

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I M P O RTA N T ABBREVIATIONS
Please read this before you begin. alt alternate

This cardigan has been designed using Willow & Lark Nest yarn. As the fibre, beg beginning
weight, twist and composition of yarn used will impact the look of the finished
cm centimetres
item, we recommend you use Nest if you wish to achieve a finished garment in
line with the images and photographs. cont continue

Please note that yarn quantities are based on average requirements and are dec decreas(e)(ing)
therefore approximate, and while ever y effor t is made to accurately capture the
foll following
colours of the yarns, this will sometimes var y according to printing process or
screen setup (for online). g st gar ter stitch
(K ever y row)
Instructions are given for the smallest size, with changes for the larger sizes given
in square brackets [ ] afterwards. If only one figure is given, this relates to all sizes. in inches

Where the figure 0 appears, no stitches, times or rows are worked for this size. inc increas(e)(ing)

Repeat figures in round brackets ( ) the number of times stated afterwards. K knit

P purl

Remember to check your tension. rem remain(s)(ing)

It is vitally impor tant to check your tension before star ting the garment as rep repeat
working to the wrong tension will mean your garment will not fit as shown and
RS right side
could result in yarn being left over, or more yarn being required.
st st stocking stitch
Before beginning, knit a tension swatch at least 12cm, 5in, square and measure
(K on RS rows,
your tension. If there are more stitches and rows than stated, tr y again using
P on WS rows)
thicker needles. If there are fewer stitches and rows than stated, tr y again using
thinner needles. st(s) stitch(es)

tog together

WS wrong side

yrn yarn round

needle

T R A N S L AT I O N S
UK US

cast off bind off

colour color

join sew

tension gauge

stocking stockinette
stitch stitch

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BACK
Using 3.25mm (US 3) needles, cast on 68[74:80:86] sts.
Work in g st for 12 rows, ending with RS facing for
next row.
Change to 4.00mm (US 6) needles.
Star ting with a K row, work in st st for 8 rows,
ending with RS facing for next row.
Change to 3.75mm (US 5) needles.
Work in g st for 12 rows, ending with RS facing for
next row.
Change to 4.00mm (US 6) needles.
Star ting with a K row, complete Back in st st as
follows:
Cont straight until Back measures 22[26:29:32]cm,
8¾[10¼:11½:12½]in, ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape Armholes
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 62[68:74:80] sts.
Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows, then on foll
3[3:4:4] alt rows. 50[56:60:66] sts.
Cont straight until armhole measures 13[14:15:16]cm,
5[5½:6:6¼]in, ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape Shoulders and Back Neck
Next Row: (RS) Cast off 5[6:6:7] sts, K until there are
13[14:15:16] sts on right needle and turn, leaving rem
32[36:39:43] sts on a holder for second side of neck.
Work on this set of 13[14:15:16] sts only for first
side of neck as follows:
Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 3 rows and at same
time cast off 5[6:6:7] sts at beg of 2 nd row.
Cast off rem 5[5:6:6] sts.
Return to 32[36:39:43] sts left on holder for second
side of neck and slip centre 14[16:18:20] sts onto
another holder (for Neckband). Rejoin yarn to rem
sts with RS facing and K to end.
Cast off 5[6:6:7] sts at beg of next and foll alt row and
at same time dec 1 st at neck edge of next 3 rows.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem 5[5:6:6] sts.
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L E F T F RO N T
Using 3.25mm (US 3) needles, cast on 33[36:39:42] sts.
Work in g st for 12 rows, ending with RS facing for
next row.
Change to 4.00mm (US 6) needles.
Star ting with a K row, work in st st for 8 rows,
ending with RS facing for next row.
Change to 3.75mm (US 5) needles.
Work in g st for 12 rows, ending with RS facing for
next row.
Change to 4.00mm (US 6) needles.
Star ting with a K row, complete Left Front in st st as
follows:
Cont straight until Left Front matches Back to star t of
armhole shaping, ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape Armhole
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next row. 30[33:36:39] sts.
Work 1 row.
Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next 3 rows, then on
foll 3[3:4:4] alt rows. 24[27:29:32] sts.
Cont straight until 12[12:14:14] rows less have been
worked than on Back to star t of shoulder shaping,
ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape Front Neck
Next Row: (RS) K22[24:26:28] and turn, leaving rem
2[3:3:4] sts on a holder (for Neckband).
Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 4 rows, then on foll
3[3:4:4] alt rows. 15[17:18:20] sts.
Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape Shoulder
Cast off 5[6:6:7] sts at beg of next and foll alt row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem 5[5:6:6] sts.
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R I G H T F RO N T SLEEVES (BOTH ALIKE)
Using 3.25mm (US 3) needles, cast on 33[36:39:42] sts. Using 3.25mm (US 3) needles, cast on 33[35:37:39] sts.
Work in g st for 12 rows, ending with RS facing for Work in g st for 12 rows, ending with RS facing for
next row. next row.
Change to 4.00mm (US 6) needles. Change to 4.00mm (US 6) needles.
Star ting with a K row, work in st st for 8 rows, Star ting with a K row, work in st st for 8 rows, inc 1 st
ending with RS facing for next row. at each end of 7 th of these rows and ending with RS
facing for next row. 35[37:39:41] sts.
Change to 3.75mm (US 5) needles.
Change to 3.75mm (US 5) needles.
Work in g st for 12 rows, ending with RS facing for
next row. Work in g st for 12 rows, inc 1 st at each end of
7 th[7 th:7 th:9 th] of these rows and ending with RS facing
Change to 4.00mm (US 6) needles.
for next row. 37[39:41:43] sts.
Star ting with a K row, complete Right Front in st st
Change to 4.00mm (US 6) needles.
as follows:
Star ting with a K row, complete Sleeve in st st as
Cont straight until Right Front matches Back to star t of
follows:
armhole shaping, ending with RS facing for next row.
Inc 1 st at each end of 5 th[7 th:7 th:9 th] and 3[4:5:6] foll
Shape Armhole
10 th rows. 45[49:53:57] sts.
Work 1 row.
Cont straight until Sleeve measures 23[27:31:35]cm,
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next row. 30[33:36:39] sts. 9[10¾:12¼:13¾]in, ending with RS facing for next row.
Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next 3 rows, then on Shape Top
foll 3[3:4:4] alt rows. 24[27:29:32] sts.
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 39[43:47:51] sts.
Cont straight until 12[12:14:14] rows less have been
Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows, then on foll
worked than on Back to star t of shoulder shaping,
8 alt rows, then on foll 3[5:7:9] rows, ending with RS
ending with RS facing for next row.
facing for next row.
Shape Front Neck
Cast off rem 11 sts.
Next Row: (RS) K2[3:3:4] and slip these sts onto a
holder (for Neckband), K to end. 22[24:26:28] sts.
Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 4 rows, then on foll
3[3:4:4] alt rows. 15[17:18:20] sts.
Work 2 rows, ending with WS facing for next row.
Shape Shoulder
Cast off 5[6:6:7] sts at beg of next and foll alt row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem 5[5:6:6] sts.

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NECKBAND BUTTONHOLE BAND
Join both shoulder seams. With RS facing and using 3.25mm (US 3) needles,
pick up and knit 79[91:97:107] sts evenly up entire
With RS facing and using 3.25mm (US 3) needles,
right front opening edge, from cast-on edge to top
slip 2[3:3:4] sts from right front holder onto right
of Neckband.
needle, rejoin yarn and pick up and knit 13[13:15:15] sts
up right side of front neck, and 3 sts down right Star ting with 1st Row, work in rib as given for Neckband
side of back neck, K across 14[16:18:20] sts on back for 3 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
holder inc 1 st at centre, pick up and knit 3 sts up
4 th Row: (RS) Rib 3, *yrn, work 2 tog (to make a
left side of back neck, and 13[13:15:15] sts down left
buttonhole), rib 16[19:16:18], rep from * 3[3:4:4] times
side of front neck, then K across 2[3:3:4] sts on left
more, yrn, work 2 tog (to make 5 th[5 th:6 th:6 th]
front holder. 51[55:61:65] sts.
buttonhole), rib 2.
1 st Row: (WS) K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end.
Work in rib for 3 rows more, ending with RS facing
2 nd Row: K2, *P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. for next row.
These 2 rows form rib. Cast off in rib.
Work in rib for a fur ther 5 rows, ending with RS
facing for next row.
TO MAKE UP
Cast off in rib.
Press carefully following instructions on ball band.
Join side seams. Join sleeve seams. Inser t sleeves into
BUTTON BAND armholes. Sew on buttons.
With RS facing and using 3.25mm (US 3) needles,
pick up and knit 79[91:97:107] sts evenly down
entire left front opening edge, from top of Neckband
to cast-on edge.
Star ting with 1st Row, work in rib as given for Neckband
for 7 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Cast off in rib.

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