Imagine wrapping yourself in the warmth of a handmade Irish Moss Stitch Cardigan. This cozy cardigan is your perfect companion for chilly days, offering both comfort and style. With its unique stitch, it adds a touch of charm to any outfit, making it a delightful addition to your wardrobe.
Knit Irish Moss Stitch Cardigan
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: 100% Acrylic, Aran weight
- Gauge: 14 stitches × 18 rows
- Knitting Machine: Central 48 needle (Olympic)
- Crochet Hook: 4 mm
- Tapestry Needle
- Waste Yarn
- Pattern Notes (printed or handwritten)
- Pen or Highlighter
- Buttons (Optional for cardigan)
Sweater/Cardigan Construction:
- Front Panels x2
- Back Panels x2
- Sleeves x2
- Front Panel Instructions (Repeat for a mirrored piece for the other front panel):
Casting On:
- For right panel, cast on 38 needles clockwise. For the left panel, cast on anti-clockwise.
Ribbing and Body:
- Knit 10 rows following a chart for the initial edge.
- Knit 12 rows of normal stitching.
- Perform Moss Stitch Odd (MSO) by cranking to the odd stitch, lifting the stitch off, and using a crochet hook to latch up stitches 2 rows below.
- Moss Stitch Even (MSO) on even needles, skipping the edge needle.
Armhole Shaping:
- Knit 6 rows.
- Provisionally bind off (PBO) by temporarily removing stitches using a tapestry needle and waste yarn.
- Decrease 3 stitches on one side, knitting both stitches together for each decrease.
Neckline Shaping:
- Knit 2 rows, then bind off 4 stitches provisionally on the last row.
- Gradually remove more stitches for neckline shaping, alternating between Moss Stitch Odd and Even (MSO/MSE), finishing with a few normal rows.
Back Panel:
- Follow the same steps as the front panels for Section 1 and 2.
Section 3:
- Different neckline shaping; start with Moss Stitch combo, followed by 12 rows, then gradually decrease stitches for the neckline, similarly to the front panels but with a different pattern of decreases.
Sleeves (Knitted in the Round):
- Repeat the stitch combo as done for the body, ensuring to check measurements for sleeve length adjustments.
- Transition from working in the round to flat for cuff decreases.
Final Assembly:
Shoulder Seams:
- Use the mattress stitch for invisible joining.
Side Seams:
- Join along the sides, starting above the ribbing.
Sleeve and Side Joining:
- Use a combination of mattress stitch and Kitchener stitch for joining sleeves to the body.
Neckline and Button Bands (if making a cardigan):
- Pick up stitches along the edge and use a 4 mm crochet hook for the button band, finishing with your choice of a bind-off.
- For the neckline, pick up stitches around the neck, knit in 1x1 rib, and bind off with a method that prevents sagging.
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