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COWICHAN STYLE RAGLAN CARDIGAN | KNIT
COWICHAN STYLE RAGLAN CARDIGAN | KNIT 1 of 4
MATERIALS
Patons® Classic Wool Bulky
TM
(3.5 oz/100 g; 78 yds/71 m)
Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL
Contrast A Med Grey Heather (89044) 5 6 7 8 10 11 balls
Contrast B Gold (89601) 1 2 2 2 3 3 ball(s)
Contrast C Dk Grey Heather (89042) 2 2 2 3 3 3 balls
Contrast D Mallard Teal (89203) 1 1 2 2 2 2 ball(s)
Contrast E Geyser Blue (89201) 1 1 2 2 2 2 ball(s)
Sizes U.S. 10½ (6.5 mm) and U.S. 11 (8 mm) knitting needles or size needed to
obtain gauge. 5 stitch holders. 6 buttons.
Beg = Beginning
Cont = Continue(ity)
Dec = Decrease(ing)
Inc = Increase(ing)
K = Knit
K2(3)tog = Knit next 2(3)
stitches together
P = Purl
P2tog = Purl next 2 stitches
together
P2togtbl = Purl next 2
stitches together through
back loops
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches
knitwise one at a time. Pass
them back onto left-hand
needle, then knit through
back loops together.
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
WS = Wrong side
Yo = Yarn over
ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations
SIZES
To t bust measurement
Extra-Small/Small 28-34" [71-86.5 cm]
Medium 36-38" [91.5-96.5 cm]
Large 40-42" [101.5-106.5 cm]
Extra-Large 44-46" [112-117 cm]
2/3 X-Large 48-54" [122-137 cm]
4/5 X-Large 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]
Finished bust
Extra-Small/Small 38" [ 96.5 cm ]
Medium 41" [ 104 cm ]
Large 45" [ 114.5 cm ]
Extra-Large 49" [ 124.5 cm ]
2/3 X-Large 56" [ 142 cm ]
4/5 X-Large 63" [ 160 cm ]
GAUGE
12 sts and 16 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stocking
stitch with larger needles.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest
size. If changes are necessary for larger
size(s) the instructions will be written thus
( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the
same color throughout the pattern. When
only one number is given in black, it applies
to all sizes.
Note: When working from charts, carry
colors not in use loosely across WS of
row, but never over more than 3 sts. When
it must pass over more than 3 sts, weave
it over and under color in use. The colors
are never twisted around one another.
BACK
With C and larger needles, cast on 62 (66-
74-78-90-102) sts.
1st row: (RS). *K2. P2. Rep from * to last
2 sts. K2.
2nd row: *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. P2.
Rep last 2 rows (K2. P2) ribbing for
2" [5 cm], ending on a 2nd row and
inc 1 (inc 1-dec 1-inc 1-inc 1-dec 1) st at
center of last row. 63 (67-73-79-91-101) sts.
Work Chart I in stocking st until row 58 of
chart is complete, reading knit rows from
right to left and purl rows from left to
right, noting side decs on 15th, 35th and
55th rows of chart. 57 (61-67-73-85-95) sts.
Chart I is shown on page 4.
Shape raglans: Keeping cont of chart,
cast o 2 (2-2-3-3-3) sts beg next 2 rows.
53 (57-63-67-79-89) sts.
Size XS/S only: 1st row: (RS). K1. K2tog.
Knit to last 3 sts. ssk. K1. 51 sts.
2nd row: Purl.
3rd row: Knit.
4th row: Purl.
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