Charlie cardigan by Önling, knitting pattern
Knitting pattern for Charlie, a classic, striped cardigan knitted in our soft Önling No 2, made of 100% merino wool and sustainably produced in Italy. With Charlie you will get a delicately soft cardigan that you can wear with most of your wardrobe. Knit it in stripes or in a single color – the possibilities are endless with this classic.
The cardigan has been designed with ¾ length sleeves, but the pattern also describes how to knit long sleeves. The cardigan is oversized at the chest, or if you prefer it, you can choose to knit a size smaller than you usually wear. It has a slight A-shape, that you can either choose to knit or leave out.
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Designed by Katrine Hannibal for Önling.
Sizes:(XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL).
Chest circumference: (95)100(105)110(116)129(134) cm / (37⅖)39⅖(41⅓)43⅓(45⅔)50¾(52¾) inches.
Sleeve length underneath sleeve, ¾ sleeves: (28)29(30)31(32)32(32) cm / (11)11⅖(11⅘)12⅕(12⅗)12⅗(12⅗) inches.
Sleeve lengthbeneath sleeve, long sleeves: (43)44(45)46(47)47(47) cm / (17)17⅓(17¾)18⅛(18½)18½(18½) inches.
Materials:
Önling No 2, 100 % merino wool, 120 m per 25 g.
Color A: Önling No 2, in Warm Grey (dusty grey/rose): (175)200(200)225(250)275(275) g
Color B: Önling No 2, in Olive (dusty yellow/green): (125)150(150)150(175)200(200) g
If long sleeves are desired, buy 25 g more of each color.
Stripes are made throughout the work on 2 rows, alternating between color A and color B.
Recommended circular needle and double-pointed needles in size 3½ and 4 mm / US size 4 and 6.
Crotchet hook for cast-on
3 markers
3 meters of scrap yarn in a contrasting color
8-10 15 mm Liberty buttons from Önling
Gauge
22 sts and 31 rows in stockinette stitch on needle size 4 mm / US 6 = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches.
Directions:
The cardigan is worked in rows from the top down. Cast on stitches using a temporary crochet cast-on, so the size of the neckline can be adjusted subsequently. Short rows are worked across the shoulder and the neckline at the beginning to give a higher neckline in the back. The yoke is worked with increases to create armholes. Hereafter the work is divided and both sleeves and body are worked separately.
Wool can last for years, but it requires good care. Washing is tough on your woolen garments and in general wool needs to be washed much less than other materials as it has a self-cleaning effect. Often it is enough to hang your woolen sweater / garment outside in the humid weather or bring it with you into the bathroom, when you take a long, hot shower - the steam will often be enough to freshen it up it and remove any unwanted odors.
Specifically for knitwear knitted in Önling's Everyday Kit
Neither Önling No 12 nor No 13, is pre-washed when you receive it on cones. You get the best result if you soak your finished knitted garment in lukewarm water for approx. 2 hours. Then wash the garment as you would otherwise with washing detergent for wool, either by hand or on a wool program in your washing machine. Dry it by laying it flat.
Specifically for knitwear knitted in Önling's Silk kit
As the Silk Kit from Önling contains 3 different qualities (linen, wool and silk), we recommend that you always wash your silk sweater / garment by hand, to avoid it changing shape or appearance during wash. The three qualities will react differently to water, temperatures, etc. Önling can not take responsibility for the result if you wash your silk sweater in the washing machine. Your garment made from the silk kit should NOT be spun or tumble dried. Instead, dry it by laying it flat.
