Knitting the Rico Creative Twist Cardigan - Whether it’s a cold winter day or a balmy summer evening when it’s just a little too chilly for a dress, this Rico Creative Twist cardigan is perfect for any occasion! The sturdy yarn gives it a rugged look, but it also feels super soft. Check out the Free Knitting Pattern here.
With Rico Creative Twist, you can quickly create the coolest projects! This soft yarn, made of 80% Acrylic and 20% Alpaca, features a twisted strand that adds a special touch to your project. The yarn is suitable for 10 mm needles, so you’ll have your cardigan finished in no time. Choose one of the beautiful, muted shades this yarn offers and get started!
Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Sizes: 36-40 (42-46)
Materials for the short cardigan:
- 8 (9) balls of Rico Creative Twist Super Chunky, color 1
- 8- and 10-mm Knitting Needles
- Cable needle
- 1 snap fastener
Materials for the long cardigan:
- 11 (12) balls of Rico Creative Twist Super Chunky, color 15
- 8- and 10-mm Knitting Needles
- Cable needle
- 1 snap fastener
Stitches used:
- Half-patent stitch (basic pattern): 1st row (right side): *K1, slip 1 stitch with 1 yarn over as if to knit; repeat from * throughout, ending with K1.
2nd row: *1 purl stitch, knit the slipped stitch together with the yarn over; repeat from *, ending with 1 purl stitch.
Repeat the 1st and 2nd rounds.
Knit this pattern without a selvedge stitch (except for the selvedges of the cuffs on the front panels).
- Edge pattern: Right-side row: K1, P1, alternating knit and purl stitches. Wrong-side row: Knit the stitches as they appear.
- Stockinette stitch: Right side row: knit; wrong side row: purl.
- Double edge stitch: At the beginning of the row: slip 1 stitch as if to purl, then place the yarn behind the needle and knit the 1 stitch. At the end of the row: knit until 2 stitches remain, slip 1 stitch as if to purl (with the yarn in front of the work), then knit the 1 stitch.
- Decreases: Right side: Knit 1 stitch, slip 1 stitch with 1 yarn over, knit the next 2 stitches together.
Left side: Knit until 4 sts before the end of the row, knit 2 sts together, slip 1 st with 1 yarn over, knit 1 st.
- Cable Pattern 1 (over 6 sts): Rows 1 through 8: knit in stockinette stitch. Row 9: place 3 sts on a cable needle behind the work, knit 3 sts, knit the sts on the cable needle. Row 10: purl. Repeat rows 1 through 10 continuously.
- Cable Pattern 2 (over 6 sts): Rows 1 through 8: Knit in stockinette stitch. Row 9: Place 3 sts on a cable needle, knit 3 sts, knit the sts on the cable needle. Row 10: Purl. Repeat rows 1 through 10 continuously.
Gauge swatch:
Knit 8 stitches and 18 rows in the basic pattern on size 10 needles = 10 x 10 cm
Back panel
Cast on 45 (49) sts using size 10 needles and knit 3 rows in ribbing. Begin with a return row and 1 st purled. On the 4th row, knit the stitches as follows: 16 (18) sts in the base pattern, 6 sts in cable pattern 1, slip 1 st with 1 yarn over purlwise, 6 sts in cable pattern 2, 16 (18) sts in the base pattern, beginning with slipping 1 st with 1 yarn over purlwise. When the piece measures 21 (23) cm <47 (49) cm>, begin decreasing for the raglan shaping. To do this, decrease 17x1 (18x1) stitches alternately on both sides every 2nd row and every 4th row. Begin shifting the cables at the same time. To do this, work in the base pattern until 2 sts before Cable Pattern 1: knit 1, purl 2 together, knit 6 sts of Cable Pattern 1, knit 1 st from the next crosswise thread of the previous row, knit 1 st from the next crosswise thread of the previous row, knit 6 sts of Cable Pattern 2, purl 2 together. Finish the row in the basic pattern. Continue to knit the knitted-together stitches in stockinette stitch and work the increased stitches in the basic pattern.
Repeat this shift every 6th row. As soon as the cable stitches on the outer edges are decreased, knit 3 sts together in each row with the shifts. Continue increasing from the crosswise threads as usual. When all cable stitches have been completed, continue to knit in the basic pattern. At a height of 50 (54) cm <76 (80) cm>, bind off the remaining 11 (13) sts.
Left front panel
Cast on 27 (31) sts using size 10 needles and knit 3 rounds in ribbing. Begin with a purl round. On the left side (the edge of the ribbing), knit a double edge stitch, then continue knitting, beginning with 1 st av. On the 4th row, knit the stitches as follows: knit 10 (12) stitches in the basic pattern, starting with 1 knit stitch, 6 stitches in cable pattern 1, 9 (11) stitches in the basic pattern, starting with 1 slip stitch with 1 yarn over as if to purl, double edge stitch. For the raglan shaping, at a height of 21 (23) cm <47 (49) cm>, knit the decreases on the right side as for the back. At a height of 45 (49) cm <71 (75) cm>, bind off 6 sts on the left side for the neckline. For the neckline, bind off 1 more stitch on the next 2nd row. Continue knitting the raglan decreases until 2 stitches remain on the needle. Bind off the last 2 stitches together according to the pattern to finish the piece.
Right front panel
Cast on 27 (31) sts with size 10 needles and knit 3 rounds in ribbing. Begin each round with 1 decrease and 1 st purl. Knit the double edge stitch at the end of the round. On the 4th row, knit the stitches as follows: double edge stitch, 9 (11) sts in the base pattern, starting with 1 st with 1 yarn over, knitted as if to purl. 6 sts in cable pattern 2, 10 (12) sts in the base pattern, starting with 1 st with 1 yarn over, knitted as if to purl. Finish the front piece the same way as the left front piece, but in the opposite direction.
Sleeves
Cast on 35 (39) sts <21 (25) sts> using size 10 needles and knit 3 rows in ribbing, starting with 1 decrease row and 1 st purl. Starting with the 4th row, continue knitting in the basic pattern.
Finishing
Stretch and dampen all pieces according to the patterns, then let them dry. Close all seams and set in the sleeves. For the collar, using size 8 needles, cast on 41 (47) sts from the neckline side, starting and ending 8 cm from the front edge, and knit in ribbing pattern. Work double edge stitches on both sides. When the piece measures 11 cm, loosely bind off the sts. Overlap the front panels by about 8 cm and invisibly attach the Snap Fastener to the top edge of the neckline.
In the video below, Petra tells you all about the beautiful Rico Creative Twist balls.
Knitting Pattern: Twist Scarf and Headband
We previously used this beautiful yarn to make a cozy, warm turtleneck with a matching headband. Check out the Free Knitting Pattern for this cute set here
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