Knitted Vibrant Pink Short Cardigan For Women
Imagine stepping out in style with the Knitted Vibrant Pink Short Cardigan for Women! This delightful piece not only keeps you cozy but also adds a pop of color to your outfit. The vibrant pink hue is simply eye-catching and perfect for brightening up any look. Its short length gives it a trendy edge, making it a versatile addition to your wardrobe. Whether you're heading out for a casual day or a fun night with friends, this cardigan is sure to keep you feeling stylish and comfortable. Go ahead and embrace the warmth and chic style of this charming knitted cardigan!
Instructions:
Sizes: 34/36 (42/44)
Materials Needed: Yarn (96% cotton, 4% polyester; 160 m/50 g) - 350 (400) g bright pink; needles No. 3.5; crochet hook No. 3.5; 1 button with a diameter of approx. 25 mm.
Pattern 1: Stockinette stitch. Right-side rows - knit stitches, wrong-side rows - purl stitches.
Pattern 2: Wavy pattern (number of stitches multiple of 18 + 2 edge stitches) - knit according to chart 1. Only right-side rows are shown; in wrong-side rows, knit all stitches and yarn overs purl. Start with 1 edge stitch, then constantly repeat the pattern repeat, end with stitches after the repeat and 1 edge stitch. Vertically, constantly repeat rows 1-4.
Pattern 3: Openwork pattern (number of stitches multiple of 10 + 8 (6) + 2 edge stitches). Knit as Pattern 2, but according to chart 2. In wrong-side rows, for consecutive yarn overs, knit the 1st yarn over purl, the 2nd yarn over purl twisted. Start with 1 edge stitch and stitches before the pattern repeat (stitch from arrow A), then constantly repeat the pattern repeat, end with stitches after the repeat (stitches after arrow B) and 1 edge stitch. Vertically, knit rows 1-20 once, then constantly repeat rows 5-20.
Knitting Gauge: Pattern 2 - 25 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm; Pattern 3 - 25 sts x 31.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm.
Instructions for Knitting an Openwork Cardigan
Back: Cast on 110 (128) sts and knit 1 wrong-side row knitwise (this row is not included in further calculations), then continue working in Pattern 2.
After 15 cm = 42 rows from the cast-on edge, continue working in Pattern 3.
After 31 cm = 98 rows (34 cm = 108 rows) from the pattern change, bind off all stitches, with the middle 40 (42) stitches forming the neckline, and the outer 35 (43) stitches forming the shoulders.
Left Front: Cast on 56 (66) sts and knit 1 wrong-side row knitwise, then continue working in Pattern 2, ending with stitches up to arrow A and 1 edge stitch for size 2.
After 15 cm = 42 rows from the cast-on edge, continue working in Pattern 3, in the 1st row after and before the edge stitch, increase 1 knit stitch from the crossbar = 58 (68) sts. Start Pattern 3 with 1 edge stitch and stitches before arrow A, constantly repeat the pattern repeat, end with stitches up to arrow B and 1 edge stitch.
For the neckline, after 23.5 cm = 74 rows (26.5 cm = 84 rows) from the pattern change, bind off 6 (8) sts from the left edge and shape the neckline by binding off 2 x 4 sts, 2 x 2 sts, and 5 x 1 st in every 2nd row. At the height of the back, bind off the remaining 35 (43) shoulder stitches.
Right Front: Knit symmetrically to the left front, starting Pattern 2 for size 2 with 1 edge stitch and stitches from arrow B, knitting the 1st stitch after arrow B knitwise at the beginning of the row. Sleeves: For each sleeve, cast on 74 (84) sts and knit 1 wrong-side row knitwise and 17 cm = 48 rows in Pattern 2, knitting the 5 stitches before/after the edge stitch as follows for size 2: * 1st row: knit stitches, 2nd + 4th rows: purl stitches, 3rd row: purl stitches, constantly repeat from *. In the last row, evenly increase 4 sts = 78 (88) sts.
Continue working in Pattern 3, distributing the stitches as on the left front. For sleeve shaping, increase 1 x 1 st after 15 cm = 48 rows from the pattern change, then 3 x 1 st in every 8th row, knitting them in Pattern 1 = 86 (96) sts.
After 26.5 cm = 84 rows from the pattern change, bind off all stitches.
Assembly: Sew the shoulder seams. Sew in the sleeves. Sew the side and sleeve seams. Crochet the neckline and front edges with a "reverse single crochet" stitch (single crochet from left to right). At the upper corner of the right front, make a button loop: secure the yarn and crochet a chain of approx. 7 chain stitches, secure the other end of the chain to the edge of the front 2 cm away. Sew the button to the left front (approx. 1.5 cm from the neckline/front edge).
