Knitted Triple Cord Cardi
Oh, the Knitted Triple Cord Cardi is an absolute gem for cozy days and stylish nights! This delightful cardi with its triple cord design brings a touch of charm and warmth to any outfit. Whether you're lounging around at home or heading out for a casual gathering, this cardi effortlessly elevates your look with its trendy yet laid-back vibe. Snuggle up in its soft knit fabric and enjoy the perfect blend of comfort and style. Adding the Knitted Triple Cord Cardi to your wardrobe is like giving yourself a warm hug every time you put it on!
MATERIALS
- 895 (1020, 1090, 1230, 1350, 1490, 1630, 1740, 1830) yds/ 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) balls of Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease DK Yarn, “Olive” (636-172T), weight 3, 80% acrylic, 20% Wool, 3oz/85 g
- US 6/4.0 mm knitting needles, 40” circular
- US 4/3.5 mm knitting needles, 40” circular
- US 4/3.5 mm knitting needles, double pointed needles
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
GAUGE
Using 4.0 mm knitting needles:
- 20 sts in stockinette stitch = 4″
- 29 row in in stockinette stitch = 4″
SIZE
TERMINOLOGY
- beg – beginning
- BO – bind off
- CO – cast on
- k – knit
- k2tog – knit 2 together
- M1R – make one right
- p – purl
- pm – place marker
- RS – right side
- rep – repeat
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- yo – yarn over
- WS – wrong side
NOTES
Pattern is written for 9 sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Highlight your size throughout the pattern for less confusion.
Model is 5’7” and is wearing size medium with a 38” bust and 5.5” positive ease.
Cardigan is worked top down, splitting for the sleeves. Sleeves are then worked in the round. Buttonholes are made on both sides of the plackets and Icords are used in place of buttons.
Make sure you block your swatch for accurate gauge measurements.
Left Front and Right Front refers to when cardigan is worn.
Stitches for the Button Band are picked up and worked in rows.
SPECIAL STITCHES
M1R
- pick up the strand between the 2 sts with the left needle from the back to the front
- Insert the tip of the right needle knitwise into the front leg of the strand and knit as usual
Icord
- CO 4 sts
- slide sts from one end of the DPN to the other (working yarn will be coming from the 4th st), k (4sts)
- rep Row 1 until desired length and BO
You also have to option to use this handheld knitting machine that makes icords quickly
I used the handheld knitting machine to make my icords because the icords look so clean, and since it is the focal point of the design, I really wanted crisp cords. It also works up so much faster!
There is a bit of a learning curve using these machines, but I have found that if the machine is acting up and not working, it’s because the yarn is too thick. It works best with a DK weight yarn or lighter.
PATTERN
COLLAR
Using size 4/3.5 mm needles
Using the long tail cast on method, CO 78 (86, 90, 94, 98, 106, 114, 122, 122) sts
Row 1 (WS): *k1, p1, rep from * [78 (86, 90, 94, 98, 106, 114, 122, 122) sts]
Row 2-9: rep Row 1
YOKE
Using size 6/4.0 mm needles
Row 10 (RS): k
Row 11: p
Row 12: *k2, M1R, rep from * until 2 sts left in row, k2 [116 (128, 134, 140, 146, 158, 170, 182, 182) sts]
Rows 13-21 (21, 21, 21, 21, 21, 25, 25, 25): rep Rows 10 & 11 (end on WS row)
Row 22 (22, 22, 22, 22, 22, 26, 26, 26): *k2, M1R, rep from * until 2 sts left in row, k2 [173 (191, 200, 209, 218, 236, 254, 272, 272) sts]
Rows 23 (23, 23, 23, 23, 23, 27, 27, 27)-37 (37, 37, 37, 37, 41, 43, 43, 43): rep Rows 10 & 11 (end on WS row)
Row 38 (38, 38, 38, 38, 42, 44, 44, 44): *k3, M1R, rep from * until 2 sts left in row, k2 [230 (254, 266, 278, 290, 314, 338, 362, 362) sts]
Rows 39 (39, 39, 39, 39, 43, 45, 45, 45)-53 (53, 53, 55, 59, 59, 61, 61, 61): rep Rows 10 & 11 (end on WS row)
Row 54 (54, 54, 56, 60, 60, 62, 62, 62): *k4, M1R, rep from * until 2 sts left in row, k2 [287 (317, 332, 347, 362, 392, 422, 452, 452) sts)
Rows 55 (55, 55, 57, 61, 61, 63, 63, 63)-69 (71, 73, 77, 79, 79, 83, 83, 85): rep Rows 10 & 11 (end on WS row)
MAIN BODY
Row 1 (RS): k39 (45, 47, 52, 54, 58, 63, 66, 68), place 63 (66, 68, 68, 71, 78, 83, 92, 87) sts on hold, CO 4 (5, 5, 10, 15, 18, 20, 20, 25) sts using the backward loop CO, k83 (95, 102, 107, 112, 120, 130, 136, 142), place 63 (66, 68, 68, 71, 78, 83, 92, 87) sts on hold, CO 4 (5, 5, 10, 15, 18, 20, 20, 25) sts using the backward loop CO, k39 (45, 47, 52, 54, 58, 63, 66, 68) [169 (195, 206, 231, 250, 272, 296, 308, 326) sts)
Rows 2-67 (71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 79, 81, 81): rep Rows 11 & 10
BOTTOM HEM
Using size 4/3.5 mm needles
Row 1 (WS): *k1, p1 rep from *
Rows 2-12: rep Row 1
BO as st presents
SLEEVES
Using size 6/4.0 mm needles
Slip the 63 (66, 68, 68, 71, 78, 83, 92, 87) resting sleeve sts onto needles, pick up and k the 4 (5, 5, 10, 15, 18, 20, 20, 25) sts created using the backward loop method plus an additional st at each corner of resting sts, pm in the middle of the new sts made [69 (73, 75, 80, 88, 98, 105, 114, 114) sts]
Rnds 1-102: k
You will begin decreasing
Using size 4/3.5 mm DPNs (or use long circulars and the magic loop)
Rnd 103: *k2tog, rep from * until 3 (3, 1, 0, 0, 0, 3, 2, 2) sts, k3 (3, 1, 0, 0, 0, 3, 2, 2) [36 (38, 38, 40, 44, 49, 54, 58, 58) sts)
Rnds 104-115: *k1, p1, rep from * around
BO as st presents
Rep for second Sleeve.
PLACKETS
Using size 4/3.5 mm needles
With RS facing on left front, beginning at bottom hem, pick up a total of 100 (104, 108, 110, 114, 116, 118, 120, 120) sts. Pick up about 3 sts for every 4 in the hem and collar and 2 sts for every 3 in the stockinette stitch portion.
Rows 1-2: *k1, p1, rep from *
For sizes XS, S, M, L, XL:
Row 3 (buttonhole): *k1, p1, rep from * 8 times, k2tog, yo, [**k1, p1, rep from ** 12 times, k2tog, yo] twice, ***k1, p1, rep from ***
For sizes 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X:
Row 3 (buttonhole): *k1, p1, rep from * 10 times, k2tog, yo, [**k1, p1, rep from ** 15 times, k2tog, yo] twice, ***k1, p1, rep from ***
All sizes:
Row 4: *p1, k1, rep from *
Rows 5-6: rep Rows 1-2
BO as st presents.
Rep on Right Front.
ICORDS
*make 3
Using size 4/3.5 mm double pointed needles
CO 4 sts
Row 1: slide sts from one end of the DPN to the other (working yarn will be coming from the 4th st), k (4sts)
Rows 2-132: rep Row 1
BO
FINISHING
Block. Weave in ends. Insert the 3 Icords into the placket buttonholes on each side and tie to close.