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GÄRDESGÅRD (FENCE) – CARDIGAN
Knit a fine and feminine sweater for the cooler days. The cardigan is worked from the top down,
back and forth in stockinette, while the sleeves are embellished with a relief stitch pattern and
cables.
YARN GARMENT’S LENGTH Approx. 19¾ (20½, 21¼, 22, 22¾,
Merino Raggi (75% Merino wool, 25% nylon, 304 23¾, 24½, 25¼, 26) in / 50 (52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66)
yd/278 m / 100 g) cm
ALTERNATE YARN SUGGESTIONS GARMENT’S SLEEVE LENGTH Approx. 19¼ (19¼, 19½,
Mellanraggi (75% superwash wool, 25% nylon, 284 19½, 19¾, 19¾, 20, 20, 20) in / 49 (49, 49.5, 49.5, 50, 50,
yd/260 m / 100 g) 50.5, 50.5, 50.5) cm
Järbo 2 tr ull (2-Ply Wool) (100% wool, 328 yd/300 m / YARN AMOUNTS AND COLORS
100 g) Approx. 400 (400, 500, 500, 600, 600, 700, 700, 800) g
Colin (65% cotton (35% linen, 164 yd/150 m / 50 g) (color 75316, Blanch Almond)
GAUGE Approx. 25 sts x 30 rows/rnds in stockinette on NEEDLES U. S. size 1.5 and 2.5 / 2.5 and 3 mm: circulars
larger size needles = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm. 32 in / 80 cm and set of 5 dpn in larger size
Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge if necessary. NOTIONS 7 (7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7) buttons (¾ in / 18 mm in
SIZES XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) diameter), stitch markers, cable needle
GARMENT’S CHEST Approx. 35½ (37½, 39½, 41¼, 43¾, LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY **
47¾, 51¼, 54¾, 58¼) in / 90 (95, 100, 105, 111, 121, 130, DESIGN Stine Hoelgaard
139, 148) cm
STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES stockinette and then the 3 sts on cable needle in
M1R = make 1 right: With left needle, lift strand stockinette.
between 2 sts from back to front and knit into front On the next 7 rows, work the 6 sts in stockinette.*
loop = right-leaning increase. Rep these 8 rows from *–* all the way to ribbed cuff.
M1L = make 1 left: With left needle, lift strand between
2 sts from front to back and knit into back loop = left- Back
leaning increase. With larger size circular, CO 113 (119, 125, 131, 139, 151,
Italian bind-off: See video on Järbo’s Youtube-page: 163, 173, 185) sts.
[Link] Purl 1 row (WS) and then work back and forth in
stockinette until back measures 8 (8, 8¼, 8¼, 8¾, 8¾, 9,
Right-leaning cable (6 sts) 9, 9½) in / 20 (20, 21, 21, 22, 22, 23, 23, 24) cm.
For the first 4 rows, work the 6 sts in stockinette. Place sts on a holder.
*Row 5: Work the 6 sts as: Place the first 3 sts on a cable
needle and hold in back of work, work 3 sts in RIGHT FRONT
stockinette and then the 3 sts on cable needle in With larger size circular, pick up and knit sts along cast-
stockinette. on edge, beginning at right side edge. Pick up and knit
On the next 7 rows, work the 6 sts in stockinette.* 33 (34, 37, 39, 43, 48, 54, 58, 64) sts along edge, 1 st in
Rep these 8 rows from *–* all the way to ribbed cuff. each cast-on st.
Work back and forth in stockinette, beginning with a
Left-leaning cable (6 sts) WS row. Work without shaping until front measures 2½
For the first 4 rows, work the 6 sts in stockinette. (2½, 2¾, 2¾, 2¾, 3¼, 3¼, 3¼, 3¼) in / 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8,
*Row 5: Work the 6 sts as: Place the first 3 sts on a cable 8) cm from pick-up row.
needle and hold in front of work, work 3 sts in
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Next Row (RS): Shape V-neck with increases as follows: Rep the increases as est until there are a total of 223
Knit until 2 sts rem, M1L (see Stitches and Techniques), (235, 247, 259, 275, 299, 323, 343, 367) sts.
k2.
BODY
Work 5 rows without increases and then work increase Work back and forth in stockinette until body measures
row. Work 3 rows without increases and then work 17¾ (18½, 19, 20, 20¾, 21¼, 21¾, 22½, 23½) in / 45 (47,
increase row. 48.5, 50.5, 52, 54, 55.5, 57.5, 59.5) cm. Change to smaller
size circular.
Now increase on every other row until there are 55 (58,
61, 64, 68, 74, 80, 85, 91) sts. Work back and forth in ribbing as follows:
RS: K2, *p1, k1*; rep *–* until 3 sts rem, p1, k2.
NOTE Not all the increases are made before the pieces WS: *K1, p1 *; rep *–* until 1 st rem, k1.
are joined below the armholes! So, you will continue Rep these 2 rows until ribbing measures 2 (2, 2¼, 2¼,
with the last increases when working the body in one 2⅜, 2⅜, 2½, 2½, 2½) in / 5 (5, 5.5, 5.5, 6, 6, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5)
piece. cm. BO with Italian bind-off method.
When right front measures 8 (8, 8¼, 8¼, 8¾, 8¾, 9, 9, SLEEVES
9½) in / 20 (20, 21, 21, 22, 22, 23, 23, 24) cm, place sts on With larger size circular, pick up and knit sts around
a holder. armhole. Begin with 1 st at underarm (pm) and then
pick up and knit 54 (54, 56, 56, 58, 58, 60, 60, 62) sts
LEFT FRONT along armhole – about 3 sts for every 4 rows, 1 st in
With larger size circular, pick up and knit sts along cast- shoulder seam (pm) and then 54 (54, 56, 56, 58, 58, 60,
on edge, Count from left outer edge 33 (34, 37, 39, 43, 60, 62) sts on other side of armhole (about 3 sts for
48, 54, 58, 64) sts in towards center and then pick up every 4 rows) = 110 (110, 114, 114, 118, 118, 122, 122,
and knit 33 (34, 37, 39, 43, 48, 54, 58, 64) sts along edge, 126) sts total.
1 st in each cast-on st.
Work around in relief st pattern, cables, and stockinette
Work back and forth in stockinette, beginning with a as follows: K34 (34, 36, 36, 38, 38, 40, 40, 42), p2, 6 sts
WS row. Work without shaping until front measures 2½ right-leaning cable (see Stitches and Techniques), p2,
(2½, 2¾, 2¾, 2¾, 3¼, 3¼, 3¼, 3¼) in / 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, relief st pattern following chart (23 sts), p2, 6 sts left-
8) cm from pick-up row. leaning cable (see Stitches and Techniques), p2, k33
(33, 35, 35, 37, 37, 39, 39, 41).
Next Row (RS): Shape V-neck with increases at
beginning of row as follows: K2, M1R (see Stitches and Work sleeve as est and, at the same time, after working
Techniques), knit to end of row. 2 (2½, 2½, 2¾, 2¾, 2½, 2½, 2½, 2) in / 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 6, 6, 6,
5) cm, begin shaping sleeve: K1 (= marked st), k2tog,
Work 5 rows without increases and then work increase work in pattern as est until 2 sts rem on rnd, sl 1, k1,
row. Work 3 rows without increases and then work psso. Decrease the same way on every 6th rnd 8 times
increase row. (all sizes) and then on every 8th rnd until you’ve
completed the diamond pattern chart, a total of 6
Now increase on every other row until there are 55 (58, times (all sizes).
61, 64, 68, 74, 80, 85, 91) sts.
Change to smaller size dpn. Work around in k1, p1
NOTE Not all the increases are made before the pieces ribbing, and, on first rnd, decrease to 50 (52, 54, 54, 54,
are joined below the armholes! So, you will continue 56, 56, 58, 58) sts evenly spaced around. When ribbing
with the last increases when working the body in one measures 2 (2, 2¼, 2¼, 2⅜, 2⅜, 2½, 2½, 2½) in / 5 (5, 5.5,
piece. 5.5, 6, 6, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5) cm, BO with Italian bind-off
method.
When right front measures 8 (8, 8¼, 8¼, 8¾, 8¾, 9, 9,
9½) in / 20 (20, 21, 21, 22, 22, 23, 23, 24) cm, join the 3 FRONT BANDS
pieces of body. With smaller size circular, pick up and knit sts along
front edge. Begin at lower edge of right front. Pick up
K2, M1R, knit rest of left front, continue over back sts, and knit 83 (89, 89, 95, 95, 101, 101, 107, 113) sts up to
knit right front until 2 sts rem. M1L, k2. base of V-neck with about 4 sts for every 5 rows, 1 st in
Turn and purl across. first st of V-neck (pm on that st), 57 (59, 62, 65, 69, 73,
77, 81, 85) sts along V-neck (about 4 sts for every 5
rows), 47 (51, 51, 53, 53, 55, 55, 57, 57) sts along
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back neck, 57 (59, 62, 65, 69, 73, 77, 81, 85) sts along V- FINISHING
neck. 1 st at base of V-neck (pm in that st), and, finally, Weave in all ends neatly on WS.
83 (89, 89, 95, 95, 101, 101, 107, 113) sts down left front Sew buttons on left front opposite buttonholes.
edge = 329 (349, 355, 375, 383, 405, 413, 435, 455) sts Wash carefully (by hand). Lay sweater flat on a towel
total. and pat out to finished measurements. Leave flat until
completely dry.
Work back and forth in k1 p1 ribbing for a total of 12
rows (all sizes) and MEASUREMENTS SCHEMATIC
NOTE Make sure that the 2 marked sts are always A ≈ 35½ (37½, 39½, 41¼, 43¾, 47¾, 51¼, 54¾, 58¼) in /
knitted on RS. 90 (95, 100, 105, 111, 121, 130, 139, 148) cm
At the same time, increase on every RS row, on each side B ≈ 19¾ (20½, 21¼, 22, 22¾, 23¾, 24½, 25¼, 26) in / 50
of each marked st: Work in ribbing until you come to (52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66) cm
the marked st, M1R, k1 (marked st), M1L. C ≈ 8 (8, 8¼, 8¼, 8¾, 8¾, 9, 9, 9½) in / 20 (20, 21, 21, 22,
AND 22, 23, 23, 24) cm
On the 1st WS row, purl the new sts, on the 2nd WS row, D ≈ 11¾ (12¾, 13, 13¾, 14¼, 15, 15½, 16¼, 16½) in / 30
knit the new sts, purl on 3rd WS row, knit on 4th, purl on (32, 33, 35, 36, 38, 39, 41, 42) cm
5th, and on 6th, BO all sts with Italian BO method. E ≈ 19¼ (19¼, 19½, 19½, 19¾, 19¾, 20, 20, 20) in / 49
ALSO Make buttonholes on Row 6 (RS) of right front (49, 49.5, 49.5, 50, 50, 50.5, 50.5, 50.5) cm
band: 4 sts in ribbing, *BO 1 st (work 2 rib sts and draw
the 1st st over the 2nd), work in ribbing until 12 (13, 13,
14, 14, 15, 15, 16, 17) sts after bound-off st*; rep *–* 6
times, BO 1 st and then work in ribbing and increases as
est on each side of marked sts. On WS, CO a new st over
each gap.
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TIPS & SHORTCUTS
To avoid questions: Before you begin knitting, read through the pattern.
Stitch count: Always knit or crochet a gauge swatch as recommended in the pattern. If
your stitch count doesn’t match the gauge given in the pattern, try again with larger or
smaller needles or hook. If your gauge doesn’t match that in the pattern, your item will not
be the correct size or shape.
Highlight the size you will knit or crochet throughout the pattern to make it easier to follow
the instructions.
Charts: It will be easier to follow a chart if you mark your row with a ruler and magnetic
board or sticky note.
Ease: The amount of ease included in our garments varies depending on the type and
shape of the garment. To determine the right size, we recommend that you first measure
your body. Then you can calculate the garment size depending on how much ease you
want the garment to have. The schematics for each piece show all the garment
measurements.
Two-color stranded knitting: When knitting more than 3-4 stitches of the same color, twist the
color strands around each other on the wrong side to avoid long strands or “floats” on the
back. If the yarns need to be twisted on several rows/rounds, make sure you do not stack the
twists in the same place to prevent the yarns from showing through on the right side.
Tips för hand dyed yarn: Make sure you have enough yarn to complete your project. The
colors may vary from time to time. To get a smooth color mix, you can alternate between
two skeins: knit two rows from one and two rows from another skein.
ABBREVIATIONS
KNITTING
alt = alternately, approx. = approximately, beg = begin, bl = back loop, BO = bind off, BOR = beginning of
row/round, cc = contrasting color, cn = cable needle, CO = cast on, col = color, cont = continue, dec =
decrease, dpn(s) = double-pointed needles, EOR = end of row/round, fl = front loop, g st = garter stitch,
inc = increase, k1f&b = knit in front and back loop of same stitch, k = knit (stitch), k2tog = knit two stitches
together (right-slanting decrease), kw = knitwise, LH = left hand needle, m = marker, mm = millimeters,
mc = main color, p = purl (stitch), patt = pattern, pm = place marker, pw = purlwise, rep = repeat, rnd(s) =
round/rounds, RH = right hand needle, RM = remove marker, RS = right side, sl = slip, sl m = slip marker, ssk
= slip, slip, knit, st(s) = stitches, St st = stockinette/stocking stitch, tog = together, WS = wrong side, wyib =
with yarn in back, wyif = with yarn in front, yo = yarn over
CROCHETING
approx. = approximately, beg = begin, bl = back loop, ch = chain stitch, col = color, cont = continue,
dc = double crochet, dec = decrease, dtr = double treble crochet, fl = front loop, hdc = half double
crochet, htr = half treble crochet, inc = increase, m = marker, mc = main color, rep = repeat, rnd/rnds
= round/rounds, RS = right side, sc = single crochet, sl st = slip stitch, sts = stitches, tog = together, tr =
treble crochet, tr tr = triple treble crochet, WS = wrong side, yo = yarn over
DIFFICULTY
* = Suitable for those who have just started knitting or crocheting
** = Suitable for those who have knitted or crocheted some before
*** = Suitable for those who are experienced knitters or crocheters
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Knit
Purl
A ≈ 90 (95) 100 (105) 111 (121) 130 (139) 148 cm
B ≈ 50 (52) 54 (56) 58 (60) 62 (64) 66 cm
C ≈ 20 (20) 21 (21) 22 (22) 23 (23) 24 cm
D ≈ 30 (32) 33 (35) 36 (38) 39 (41) 42 cm
E ≈ 49 (49) 49,5 (49,5) 50 (50) 50,5 (50,5) 50,5 cm
