Knitting a Summer Cardigan - Want to look stylish this summer? The best clothes are the ones you make yourself! This trendy cardigan is knitted from the new Lana Grossa Alcanto yarn, a soft yarn with Faux leather. Totally trendy this summer! Let yourself be inspired and get started with this Free Knitting Pattern.
Cardigans, tops, and sweaters—it’s time to get back to knitting because the summer season is just around the corner! This cardigan made from Lana Grossa Alcanto perfectly embodies the trend for the coming season. Alcanto is a soft yarn with a rugged leather-like look. This cardigan combines ruggedness with femininity, resulting in a piece with an elegant look. Choose from Alcanto’s beautiful shades and welcome summer with this sunny cardigan!
What do you need to knit the cardigan?
- Lana Grossa Alcanto 300 (300/350) g black (size 11)
- Knitting Needles sizes 7 and 8, a 40 cm Circular Knitting Needle, size 7
The cardigan is described for the following sizes: 36/38, 40/42, and 44/46. The measurements for size 40/42 are shown in parentheses, and those for size 44/46 follow the horizontal line. When only one number is listed, it applies to all three sizes.
Stitches used:
Rib Stitch: knit and purl rows.
Cable pattern: number of sts divisible by 2 + 2 edge sts. 1st row (= right side row): edge sts, * insert the needle behind the work into the 2nd stitch on the left needle and knit, leaving the stitch on the needle; then knit the 1st stitch on the left needle, slip both stitches from the left needle; repeat from *, edge stitches The 2nd row (= wrong side row): edge st.,* insert the needle behind the work into the 2nd st. on the left needle and knit purlwise, leaving the st. on the needle, then knit the 1st st. on the left needle purlwise, let both sts. on the left needle slip off, repeat from *, edge st. Repeat rows 1 and 2.
Edge stitch: right row: 1st st. knit; at the end of the row, knit the last st.; wrong row: 1 st. as for the right-side row. Slip (yarn in front of the work); at the end of the row, slip the last st. as for the right-side row (yarn in front of the work).
Double edge stitches (closing edge): Right needle: K1 and slip the 2nd stitch as if to purl (yarn behind the work); at the end of the row, slip the second-to-last stitch as if to purl (yarn behind the work) and knit the last stitch; back row: slip the 1st stitch as for a purl stitch (yarn behind the work) and purl the 2nd stitch; at the end of the row, purl the second-to-last stitch; and slip the last stitch as for a purl stitch (yarn in front of the work).
Pattern sequence: 1 row of garter stitch, * 2 rows of cable pattern, 2 rows of garter stitch; repeat from *.
Gauge swatch:
Pattern repeat with row no. 8: 14 sts and 14.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm
braid pattern with needle sizes 8, 14.5, and 11.5 = 10 x 10 cm.
Please note: the cardigan stretches out even more when worn.
Knitting Pattern for a Cardigan
Back: Cast on 72 (78/84) sts using size 7 needles, then work in pattern sequence using size 8 needles, starting with 1 row of purl stitches. For the slanted side edges, decrease 1 st on each side every 2nd row 16 times. Increase = 104 (110/116) sts. When the total height reaches 28 cm = after 41 rows from the cast-on, continue working in the cable pattern. When the total height reaches 39 (41/43) cm, for the shoulders, decrease 2 sts once, then in every 2nd row, decrease 8 times 2 sts on each side. And place the remaining 68 (74/80) sts on hold (the middle 26 sts form the neckline and 21 (24/27) sts on each side form the shoulders).
Left front panel: Cast on 39 (43/47) sts with size 7 needles, then work in pattern sequence using size 8 needles, starting with 1 st on the needle and working double edge sts along the closing edge. For the side taper on the right edge, increase 1 single crochet 16 times = 55 (59/63) single crochets. When the total height reaches 28 cm = after 41 rows from the cast-on, continue working in the cable pattern. When the total height reaches 39 (41/43) cm, for the shoulder slope on the right edge, decrease 1x2 sts., then decrease 8x2 sts. in every 2nd row and bind off 1x21 (24/27) sts. When the total height reaches 42 (44/46) cm, for the neckline on the left edge, bind off 1x12 (13/14) sts., then in every 2nd row, decrease 1 st 4 times.
Front right panel:
Knit the left front piece in mirror image.
Finishing:
Using the 39 (42/45) stitches held for the shoulders, knit 1 row in stockinette stitch. Sew the shoulder seams closed. To do this, place the stitches from both shoulders onto a single needle, lay the needles one on top of the other with the wrong sides together, and knit 1 stitch from one needle together with 1 stitch from the other needle, then bind off. On both sides: From the 26 held stitches of the back neckline and 25 stitches each from the necklines of both front pieces, pick up stitches onto Circular Knitting Needle size 7 = 76 stitches, and knit 5 rows in garter stitch, working double edge stitches along the closure edge on each row. Bind off the stitches. Pick up 36 (41/46) stitches from each armhole edge using the Circular Knitting Needle size 7 and knit 5 rows in garter stitch. Bind off. Sew the sleeve and side seams closed.
Lana Grossa Lookbook
In the lookbook, you'll find the latest styles for Spring/Summer 2017. The patterns are made with new yarns such as Lana Grossa Alcanto and Nizza. Get inspired and start the new season in style!
