anko 43355976 Garter Stitch Instructions

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Specifications

Materials Needed

Instructions

Begin by casting on stitches for the cardigan according to the pattern.
Follow the garter stitch pattern provided, knitting every row until the desired length is achieved.
Shape the armholes as instructed in the pattern.
Continue knitting the remaining sections of the cardigan, following the pattern guidelines.
Finish by casting off loosely and neatly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What yarn weight is recommended for this project?
A: The recommended yarn weight will be specified in the pattern. Use a yarn that matches the gauge for best results.
Q: Can I adjust the size of the cardigan?
A: Yes, you can adjust the size by adding or reducing the number of stitches cast on at the beginning and adjusting the lengthaccordingly.
Q: How do I seam the pieces together?
A: Use a tapestry needle and mattress stitch to seam the pieces together neatly for a professional finish.

GARTER STITCH
CARDIGAN

YARN

NEEDLES AND EXTRAS

1 pair each 6.50mm and 7mm Knitting Needles, or sizes that give correct tension.
A yarn needle.

BACK

Using 6.50mm needles, cast on 57 (63-69-73) sts.
Beg rib – 1st row (RS) – K2, P1, K1, rep from to last st, K1.
2nd row – K1, P1, K1, rep from to end.
Rep 1st and 2nd rows until work measures 5 cm from beg, ending with a 2nd row.
Change to 7mm needles.
Knit in garter st (every row knit) until work measures 33 cm from beg, working last row on WS.
Tie a coloured thread at each end of last row to mark beg of armholes as there is no armhole shaping.
Cont in garter st until work measures 21 (22-23-24) cm from coloured threads, working last row on WS.
Shape Shoulders – Cast off next 7 (8-9-9) sts at beg of next 4 rows, then 7 (7-8-9) sts at beg of foll 2 rows.
Cast off rem 15 (17-17-19) sts loosely.

LEFT FRONT

Using 6.50mm needles, cast on 29 (33-35-37) sts.
Beg rib – Work 5 cm in rib as for lower band of Back, ending with a 2nd row.
Change to 7mm needles.
Knit in garter st (every row knit) until work measures 33 cm from beg, working last row on WS. **
Tie a coloured thread at end of last row to mark beg of armhole.
Shape Front Slope – 1st row (RS) – Knit to last 6 sts, K2tog, K4.
Cont dec one st (as before – inside the 4 sts) at front edge in every foll 4th (alt-alt-alt) row until 27 (30-33-35) sts rem, then in every foll 6th (4th-4th-4th) row until 21 (23-26-27) sts rem.
Cont without shaping until work measures same as Back to beg of shoulder shaping, working last row on WS.
Shape Shoulder – Cast off 7 (8-9-9) sts at beg of next row and foll alt row.
Work 1 row. Cast off rem 7 (7-8-9) sts.

RIGHT FRONT

Work as for Left Front to **.
Tie a coloured thread at beg of last row to mark beg of armhole.
Shape Front Slope – 1st row (RS) – K4, K2tog, knit to end.
Cont dec one st (as before – inside the 4 sts) at front edge in every foll 4th (alt-alt-alt) row until 27 (30-33-35) sts rem, then in every foll 6th (4th-4th-4th) row until 21 (23-26-27) sts rem.
Cont without shaping until work measures same as Back to beg of shoulder shaping, working last row on WS.
Work 1 row.
Shape Shoulder – Complete as for Left Front shoulder.

SLEEVES

Using 6.50mm needles, cast on 27 (29-29-31) sts.
Beg rib – Work 7 cm in rib as for lower band of Back, ending with a 2nd row.
Change to 7mm needles.
Next row – K1, inc in next st, K1, rep from to end = 40 (43-43-46) sts.
Knit 5 rows garter st.
Next row – K1, inc in next st, knit to last 2 sts, inc in next st, K1.
Cont inc one st (as before) at each end of every foll 6th row until there are 46 (49-51-52) sts.
Cont in Garter St without shaping until work measures 45 cm from beg, working last row on WS. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING

DO NOT PRESS.
Using mattress st, join shoulder seams.
Sew in sleeve evenly between coloured threads, placing centre of sleeves to shoulder seams.
Join side and sleeve seams.
Darn in all ends.