- Backward loop cast-on method
- Half-brioche stitch with yarn overs, brioche increases (working 3 stitches from 1 brioche stitch)
- Short rows (German Short Rows)
- I-Cord
Big JUNA Cardigan (EN)
The Big JUNA cardigan is a modern cardigan with Half-Brioche stitch. The minimalist cut and I-cord edges make it a cool IT piece.
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8,00 € inkl. MwSt.
DESCRIPTION
The Big JUNA Cardigan is worked top-down, in one piece, in Half-Brioche stitch, with no need for assembly at the end.
You’ll start with the narrow back panel, then cast on stitches for the back piece, and begin shaping the back of the neck and the shoulders with short rows. You will then work down to the depth of the armholes.
You’ll work each of the front pieces separately from stitches picked up on the back piece, and the stitches from the back band are integrated into the front pieces, so that the band for the front neckline is incorporated directly. The short rows are worked in opposite direction to the back piece, with additional increases for the V-neck.
You will join the front and back pieces under the armhole and work the body in one piece to the end.
The sleeves are worked in the round, from stitches picked up around the armhole, and finished with I-cord edges.
Working top-down means that all the lengths can be adjusted. Make sure you take adjust your yarn needs accordingly.
Fit 2 of 5
Difficulty level 4 out of 5
(Top-Down, Half-Brioche Stitch, Short rows)
SIZES / MEASUREMENTS
SIZES
XS (32/34) S (36/38) M (40/42) L (44/46) XL (48/50) 2XL (52-54) 3XL (56/58)
All numbers in the schematics (Annex 1) and in the pattern refer to sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
To fit actual bust measurements of 76-81 (82-89) 90-97 (98-107) 108-119 (120-131) 131-143 cm
For example: If your chest circumference is 95 cm, work a size M (90-97 cm).
MEASUREMENTS OF THE FINISHED PIECE
Width under the arms: 52.5 (56) 60 (64) 69.5 (73.5) 81 cm
Bust circumference: 105 (112) 120 (128) 139 (147) 162 cm, based on back width
Sleeve width: 20 (21) 22 (23) 24.5 (26.5) 28.5 cm
Total length (measured from the highest point of the shoulder): 49 (50) 51 (52) 53.5 (55.5) 57.5 cm
The positive ease at your chest should be of approx. 26 cm.
The model in the photo is 164 cm tall and is wearing size S with a chest circumference of 85 cm.
STITCH PATTERN AND GAUGE
STITCH PATTERN
Half-Brioche Stitch with yarn overs in back and forth
KNITTING GAUGE
In half-brioche stitch, holding 4 strands together (with yarn suggestion 1), 2 strands together (with yarn suggestion 2), or 3 strands together (with yarn suggestion 3):
on 8 mm needles, or needle size to match the gauge: 10.5 sts x 20 Rows = 10 Brioche Rows = 10 x 10 cm
Note that, when counting the height stitches on the RS of the work, 1 brioche stitch corresponds to two rows or rounds (2 rows = 1 Brioche Row)
YARN REQUIREMENTS
Model 1, in Green (yarn suggestion 1) with 4 threads of “Pearl Mohair” (210m/25g) in Pistachio by Majo Garn
Model 2 in Pink (yarn suggestion 3) with 1 thread of “Suri Alpaca” (100m/25g) in Pink 65 by Lang Yarns together with 2 threads of ”Mohair Luxe” (175m/25g) in Pink 66 by Lang Yarns
Yarn suggestion 1
4 threads of Mohair (210m/25g) 275 (300) 325 (350) 375 (425) 475 g
Yarn suggestion 2
2 threads of Alpaca (100m/25g) 300 (325) 350 (375) 400 (450) 500 g
Yarn suggestion 3
1 thread of Alpaca (100m/25g) 150 (175) 175 (175) 200 (225) 250 g
together with
2 threads of Mohair (210m/25g) 150 (150) 175 (175) 200 (225) 250 g
or
2 threads of Mohair (175m/25g) 175 (175) 200 (200) 225 (250) 275 g
NEEDLES
- Circular knitting needles: 5, 6 and 8 mm, 80-100 cm long
- Circular knitting needles: 8 mm, 40 cm long
NOTIONS
10 large stitch markers for the 8 mm needle: 6 x color 1, 1 x color 2, 1 x color 3, and optionally an additional 2 markers in color 4 to mark the short rows,
An extra needle/cable or scrap yarn to leave stitches on hold, measuring tape, tapestry needle, scissors
KNITTING TECHNIQUES
You will find tutorial videos and help links at Big JUNA Cardigan at www.lotilda.de/big-juna-cardigan-links
At the link, you will find videos for the following:
Step 1 – A) and B) working the back of the neckband
Step 2 – Back piece A) Stitch pick-up
Step 2 – Back piece B) Forming the back neckline and shoulders
Step 5 – Sleeves (closing the I-cord in the round)