In my design life, I create sweaters for many different figures
and moods. This spring, I knew I wanted to design something just
for me. I love a sweater that makes me feel curvy, sexy, and
just a touch retro. Vignette, knit in the ultimate "sweater
girl" yarn, fits the bill.
Constructed in pieces and then seamed for structure, Vignette
is a soft and stylish cardigan with a plunging V
neckline and vintage details. The three-quarter-length
sleeves are decorated with a collection of miniature
lace panels splaying out diagonally; the same lace panels decorate
the front of the cardigan with the waist decreases worked inline.
The hems are begun by knitting a band of 1x1 rib, turning
a mitred corner, and then picking up the main body
stitches from the side of the ribbing; the cardigan is knit in
pieces from the ribbed pieces up and then seamed. The front button-bands
are knit inline with the cardigan fronts and then
extended past the shoulder bind-offs; they are sewn into the
back neckline of the completed sweater.
These details may seem a little fiddly, but just take it slowly
and you'll have a wardrobe staple for years to come.
Valley Yarns Sheffield is a perfect match for this project.
The combination of merino and silk give a smooth, soft hand and
the touch of angora provides a beautiful halo to the finished
piece. You won't be able to stop petting your sweater! If you
should desire to use an alternate yarn, please make sure it is
not excessively drapey at the specified gauge.
Recommended needle size [always use a needle
size that gives you the gauge
listed below -- every knitter's
gauge is unique] 1
set US #8/5mm straight needles (larger needles) 1 set US #7/4.5mm straight needles (smaller needles)
Notions Stitch
markers Stitch holder Yarn needle 6[6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7] buttons (buy buttons after sweater is complete
to ensure correct size)
GAUGE
18 sts/26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette st using larger needles
PATTERN NOTES [Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]
M1L (left-leaning increase): Insert
left needle, from front to back, under horizontal strand of
yarn running between last stitch on left needle and first stitch
on right needle; knit this stitch through back loop. 1 stitch
increased.
M1R (right-leaning increase): Insert left needle, from back
to front, under horizontal strand of yarn running between last
stitch on left needle and first stitch on right needle; knit
this stitch through front loop. 1 stitch increased.
Instructions for the Backward Loop Cast
On can be found here.
Instructions for Mattress Stitch can be found here,
here and here.
Charts
The charts for this pattern are very large and fit on a letter-sized page.
Click here and print the resulting
page. Note: Charts revised Nov 9/11
DIRECTIONS
BACK Ribbed Band:
Using larger needles, CO 10 sts. Row 1 [WS]: P2, [k1, p1] to end.
Row 2 [RS]: Sl 1, [p1, k1] to last st,
k1.
These 2 rows set 1x1 Rib for band. Continue
in pattern until work measures 15[16, 17.25, 18.25, 19, 20, 21.25,
23, 25.25, 27] inches, ending with a WS row.
Next Row [RS]: BO 9 sts, leaving last
st on right needle. Rotate work 90 degrees clockwise, so that
long edge with 2 k sts is facing up; RS is still facing. Pick
up and k 67[71, 77, 81, 85, 89, 95, 103, 113, 121] sts along
edge of ribbed band (68[72, 78, 82, 86, 90, 96, 104, 114, 122]
sts including remaining st from BO).
Work 6 rows in stockinette st. Work measures
approx. 2 inches. Note: Length is measured from lower edge
of ribbed band.
Shape Waist: Decrease Row [RS]: K to 2 sts before
marker, ssk, slip marker, k to next marker, slip marker, k2tog,
k to end.
Work 5 rows in stockinette st.
Repeat these 6 rows twice more, then
work Decrease Row once more. 60[64, 70, 74, 78, 82, 88, 96, 106,
114] sts.
Work 13 rows in stockinette st, ending with a WS row. Work measures
approx. 7 inches.
Increase Row [RS]: K to marker, m1R, slip marker, k to next
marker, slip marker, m1L, k to end.
Work 7 rows in stockinette st.
Repeat these 8 rows twice more, then
work Increase Row once more. 68[72, 78, 82, 86, 90, 96, 104,
114, 122] sts.
Continue in stockinette st until work measures 13.5[14.25, 14.5,
14.5, 14.75, 14.75, 15, 15, 15.25, 15.5] inches, ending with
a WS row.
Shape Armholes:
BO 6[6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 10] sts
at beginning of next 2 rows. 56[60, 66, 70, 74, 78, 84, 88,
98, 102] sts.
Sizes C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K Only:
BO -[-, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 4, 6, 6] sts at
beginning of next 2 rows. -[-, 62, 66, 70, 74, 80, 80, 86,
90] sts.
All Sizes: Decrease Row [RS]: K1, ssk, k to last
3 sts, k2tog, k1.
P 1 row.
Repeat these 2 rows 1[2, 1, 2, 2, 3,
5, 4, 5, 5] times more. 52[54, 58, 60, 64, 66, 68, 70, 74, 78]
sts.
Continue in stockinette st until work measures 7[7, 7.25, 7.5,
8, 8.25, 8.25, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5] inches from beginning of armhole
shaping (20.5[21.25, 21.75, 22, 22.75, 23, 23.25, 23.5, 23.75,
24] inches from lower edge of piece), ending with a WS row.
Next Row [RS]: K14[15, 16, 16, 17, 17, 18, 18, 19, 20] and place
these sts on st holder for right shoulder; BO next 24[24, 26,
28, 30, 32, 32, 34, 36, 38] sts, k to end. 14[15, 16, 16, 17,
17, 18, 18, 19, 20] sts.
Shape Left Shoulder:
P 1 row. Next Row [RS]: K1, ssk, k to end.
Repeat these 2 rows once more. 12[13,
14, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16, 17, 18] sts.
Work 2 more rows in stockinette st. Work measures 8[8, 8.25,
8.5, 9, 9.25, 9.25, 9.5, 9.5, 9.5] inches from beginning of armhole
shaping (21.5[22.25, 22.75, 23, 23.75, 24, 24.25, 24.5, 24.75,
25] inches from lower edge of piece). Next Row [WS]: BO 6[7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8,
8, 9, 9] sts, p to end.
K 1 row. BO remaining 6[6, 7, 7, 7, 7,
8, 8, 8, 9] sts.
Shape Right Shoulder:
Place held sts of right shoulder on needle
and join yarn with WS facing (at neckline edge).
P 1 row. Next Row [RS]: K to last 3 sts, k2tog,
k1.
Repeat these 2 rows once more. 12[13,
14, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16, 17, 18] sts.
P 1 row. Next Row [RS]: BO 6[7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8,
8, 9, 9] sts, k to end.
P 1 row. BO remaining 6[6, 7, 7, 7, 7,
8, 8, 8, 9] sts.
RIGHT FRONT Ribbed Band:
Using larger needles, CO 10 sts. Row 1 [WS]: P2, [k1, p1] to end.
Row 2 [RS]: Sl 1, [p1, k1] to last st,
k1.
These 2 rows set 1x1 Rib for band. Continue
in pattern until work measures 7[7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.25, 10.25,
11, 12, 13] inches, ending with a WS row.
Front corner is shaped using short rows, as follows:
Row 1 [RS]: Work 7 sts in pattern, W&T.
Even-Numbered Rows 2-14 [WS]: Work in
pattern to end.
Row 3 [RS]: Work 5 sts in pattern, W&T.
Row 5 [RS]: Work 3 sts in pattern, W&T.
Row 7 [RS]: K1, W&T.
When working odd-numbered Rows 9-15, purl
wraps together with wrapped sts as follows: slip wrapped st to
right needle, use left needle to pick up wrap(s), return st to
left needle, p st and wrap(s) together.
Row 9 [RS]: Work 3 sts in pattern, W&T.
Row 11 [RS]: Work 5 sts in pattern, W&T.
Row 13 [RS]: Work 7 sts in pattern, W&T.
Row 15 [RS]: Work 8 sts in pattern, k2tog.
9 sts.
With RS facing, continuing from end of last row, pick up and
k 32[34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58] sts along edge of ribbed
band; total of 41[43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67] sts on
needle.
Set-up Row [WS]: P16[18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42], place
marker, work Row 1 of Lower Front Chart over next 16 sts, place
marker, work in pattern to end.
This row sets pattern for right front:
9 sts at front edge are worked in 1x1 Rib as set, sts between
markers are worked following Lower Front Chart, remaining sts
are worked in stockinette st.
Buttonhole Row [RS]: [K1, p1] twice, k1, yo, k2tog, continue
in pattern to end of row.
While working right front, repeat Buttonhole
Row every 12th row until you have worked a total of 6[6, 6, 6,
7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7] buttonholes.
Continue in pattern until you have worked all rows of Lower
Front Chart. 37[39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63] sts.
From this point on, work sts between markers following Lace
Rib Chart.
Work 13 rows in pattern, ending with
a WS row. Work measures approx. 7 inches.
Increase Row [RS]: Work in pattern to second marker, slip marker,
m1L, k to end.
Work 7 rows in pattern.
Repeat these 8 rows twice more, then
work Increase Row once more. 41[43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 55, 59, 63,
67] sts.
Continue in pattern until work measures 11.5[12.25, 12.5, 12.5,
12.75, 12.75, 13, 13, 13.25, 13.5] inches (2 inches less than
back to underarm), ending with a WS row.
Note: Read ahead! Neckline shaping and armhole shaping are worked
at the same time.
Shape Neckline: Neckline Decrease Row [RS]: Work in pattern
to second marker, slip marker, k1, ssk, k to end.
Work 3 rows in pattern.
Repeat these 4 rows 11[11, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 16, 16, 17] times more.
AT THE SAME TIME:
When work measures same as back to underarm,
ending with a RS row, shape armhole as follows:
Next Row [WS]: BO 6[6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 10] sts, work in
pattern to end.
Sizes C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K Only:
Work 1 row in pattern. Next Row [WS]: BO -[-, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2,
4, 6, 6] sts, work in pattern to end.
All Sizes: Decrease Row [RS]: Work in pattern to
last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Work 1 row in pattern.
Repeat these 2 rows 1[2, 1, 2, 2, 3,
5, 4, 5, 5] times more.
Continue in pattern, shaping neckline as set, until work measures
8[8, 8.25, 8.5, 9, 9.25, 9.25, 9.5, 9.5, 9.5] inches from beginning
of armhole shaping (21.5[22.25, 22.75, 23, 23.75, 24, 24.25,
24.5, 24.75, 25] inches from lower edge of piece), ending with
a RS row. When all armhole and neckline shaping has been worked,
21[22, 23, 23, 24, 24, 25, 25, 26, 27] sts remain.
Shape Shoulder: Next Row [WS]: BO 6[7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8,
8, 9, 9] sts, work in pattern to end.
Work 1 row in pattern.
Next Row [WS]: BO 6[6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8,
8, 8, 9] sts, CO 1 st using backward loop method, work in pattern
to end. 10 sts.
Back Collar Extension:
Continue in 1x1 Rib, knitting increased
st on RS rows and purling it on WS rows, until extension is
long enough to reach center back neckline when lightly stretched.
BO all sts.
LEFT FRONT Ribbed Band:
Using larger needles, CO 10 sts.
Row 1 [WS]: Sl 1, [k1, p1] to last st,
p1.
Row 2 [RS]: K2, [p1, k1] to end.
These 2 rows set 1x1 Rib for band. Continue
in pattern until work measures 7[7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.25, 10.25,
11, 12, 13] inches, ending with a RS row.
Front corner is shaped using short rows, as follows: Row 1 [WS]: Work 7 sts in pattern, W&T.
Even-Numbered Rows 2-14 [RS]: Work in
pattern to end.
Row 3 [WS]: Work 5 sts in pattern, W&T.
Row 5 [WS]: Work 3 sts in pattern, W&T.
Row 7 [WS]: P1, W&T.
When working odd-numbered rows 9-15,
knit wraps together with wrapped sts as follows: slip wrapped
st to right needle, use left needle to pick up wrap(s), return
st to left needle, k st and wrap(s) together through back loops.
Row 9 [WS]: Work 3 sts in pattern, W&T. Row 11 [WS]: Work 5 sts in pattern, W&T. Row 13 [WS]: Work 7 sts in pattern, W&T. Row 15 [WS]: Work 8 sts in pattern, p2tog.
9 sts. Break yarn.
Position ribbed band so that RS is facing, with mitred corner
at left and CO edge at right. Pick up and k 32[34, 36, 38, 40,
42, 46, 50, 54, 58] sts along upper edge of ribbed band, place
marker, work 9 sts of band; total of 41[43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 55,
59, 63, 67] sts on needle.
Set-up Row [WS]: Work in pattern to marker, work Row 1 of Lower
Front Chart over next 16 sts, place marker, p16[18, 20, 22, 24,
26, 30, 34, 38, 42].
This row sets pattern for left front:
9 sts at front edge are worked in 1x1 Rib as set, sts between
markers are worked following Lower Front Chart, remaining sts
are worked in stockinette st.
Continue in pattern until you have worked all rows of Lower
Front Chart. 37[39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63] sts.
From this point on, work sts between markers following Lace
Rib Chart.
Work 13 rows in pattern, ending with
a WS row. Work measures approx. 7 inches.
Increase Row [RS]: K to first marker, m1R, slip marker, work
in pattern to end.
Work 7 rows in pattern.
Repeat these 8 rows twice more, then
work Increase Row once more. 41[43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 55, 59, 63,
67] sts.
Continue in pattern until work measures 11.5[12.25, 12.5, 12.5,
12.75, 12.75, 13, 13, 13.25, 13.5] inches (2 inches less than
back to underarm), ending with a WS row.
Note: Read ahead! Neckline shaping and armhole shaping are worked
at the same time.
Shape Neckline: Neckline Decrease Row [RS]: Work in pattern
to 3 sts before first marker, k2tog, k1, work in pattern to
end.
Work 3 rows in pattern.
Repeat these 4 rows 11[11, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 16, 16, 17] times more.
AT THE SAME TIME:
When work measures same as back to underarm,
ending with a WS row, shape armhole as follows:
Next Row [RS]: BO 6[6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 10] sts, work in
pattern to end.
Work 1 row in pattern.
Sizes C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K Only: Next Row [RS]: BO -[-, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2,
4, 6, 6] sts, work in pattern to end.
Work 1 row in pattern.
All Sizes: Decrease Row [RS]: K1, ssk, work in pattern
to end.
Work 1 row in pattern.
Repeat these 2 rows 1[2, 1, 2, 2, 3,
5, 4, 5, 5] times more.
Continue in pattern, shaping neckline as set, until work measures
8[8, 8.25, 8.5, 9, 9.25, 9.25, 9.5, 9.5, 9.5] inches from beginning
of armhole shaping (21.5[22.25, 22.75, 23, 23.75, 24, 24.25,
24.5, 24.75, 25] inches from lower edge of piece), ending with
a WS row. When all armhole and neckline shaping has been worked,
21[22, 23, 23, 24, 24, 25, 25, 26, 27] sts remain.
Shape Shoulder: Next Row [RS]: BO 6[7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8,
8, 9, 9] sts, work in pattern to end.
Work 1 row in pattern. Next Row [RS]: BO 6[6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8,
8, 8, 9] sts, CO 1 st using backward loop method, work in pattern
to end. 10 sts.
Work back collar extension as for right front.
SLEEVES (Make 2) Hem Facing:
Using smaller needles, CO 59[59, 61,
63, 67, 69, 73, 79, 83, 87] sts. Work in stockinette st until
work measures 1 inch, ending with a WS row.
Switching to larger needles, p 1 RS row, forming a turning ridge
for hem. Set-up Row [WS]: P15[15, 16, 17, 19,
20, 22, 25, 27, 29], place marker, work Row 1 of Sleeve Chart
over next 29 sts, place marker, p15[15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 25,
27, 29].
Work in pattern until you have completed Row 15 of Sleeve Chart.
55[55, 57, 59, 63, 65, 69, 75, 79, 83] sts.
Shaping Row [RS]: K1, m1R, work in pattern to last st, m1L,
k1.
Work 15 rows in pattern, repeating rows
of chart as indicated.
Repeat these 16 rows twice more, then
work Shaping Row once more. Note that
increases are worked at side edges of sleeve in the same rows
that decreases are worked within the chart. Number of sts does
not change.
Continue in pattern until work measures 10.5[10.75, 11, 11.25,
11.5, 11.75, 11.75, 12, 12, 12] inches from turning ridge or
desired length to underarm, ending with a WS row. When all rows
of Sleeve Chart have been completed, work sts between markers
following Lace Rib Chart.
Shape Sleeve Cap:
BO 6[6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 10] sts
at beginning of next 2 rows. 43[43, 45, 47, 51, 53, 57, 59,
63, 63] sts.
Sizes C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K Only:
BO -[-, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 4, 6, 6] sts at
beginning of next 2 rows. 43[43, 41, 43, 47, 49, 53, 51, 51,
51] sts.
All Sizes:
Work 6 rows in pattern. Decrease Row [RS]: K1, ssk, work in pattern
to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Sizes A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J, K Only:
Work 5 rows in pattern. Work Decrease
Row.
Repeat these 6 rows 0[0, 1, 1, 1, 0,
-, 1, 2, 2] times more. 39[39, 35, 37, 41, 45, -, 45, 43, 43]
sts.
Sizes B, C, F, G, H Only:
Work 3 rows in pattern. Work Decrease
Row. -[37, 33, -, -, 43, 49, 43, -, -] sts.
All Sizes:
Work 1 WS row in pattern. Work Decrease
Row.
Repeat these 2 rows 8[7, 5, 7, 9, 10,
13, 6, 6, 6] times more. 21[21, 21, 21, 21, 21, 21, 29, 29, 29]
sts.
BO 2[2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3] sts at beginning of next 4 rows.
BO remaining 13[13, 13, 13, 13, 13, 13,
17, 17, 17] sts.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Wet block all sweater pieces to measurements
shown in schematic.
Note: Mattress stitch recommended for seams in this pattern
(see Pattern Notes).
Sew shoulder seams. Sew together bound
off edges of back collar extensions, then sew lower edge of
collar to back neckline.
Fold and sew sleeve hem facings to WS of
work, then sew sleeves into armholes. Sew sleeve seams and side
seams.
Sew buttons to left front band, opposite
buttonholes.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Amy has been knitting since she was a small
child and is passionate about sweaters that not only fit, but flatter
the wearer’s
figure as well.
She writes about her knitting,
modifying patterns to suit your particular
body, and her designs at amyherzogdesigns.com,
and can be found on Ravelry as amyherzog and
on Flickr as amyherzogdesigns.
by
Amy Herzog
