Gathered Front Cardigan - Free USM Pattern

For the Ultimate Sweater Machine® 

Gathered Front Cardigan

designed by Kathy Perry 

Level of Difficulty - Easy

TECHNIQUE USED: 
Machine Knit

FINISHED SIZES
S (M, L, 1X)Bust 36 (40, 44, 48)" / 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122) cmBack Length (all sizes) 17" / 43 cm

YARN
NaturallyCaron.com Country (75% Microdenier Acrylic, 25% Merino Wool, 3oz/85g, 185yds/170m):
15 (16, 17, 18)oz/1275 (1360, 1445, 1530)g
Shown in: #0017 Claret 

KEY PLATE
USM/ISM KP#2 or appropriate tension to obtain gaugeSuitable for USM/ISM/Bond Classic or 6.5 to 9 mm knitting machine

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
KP# 2 and 3
Single prong transfer tool
3 yards thread (contrast color) to mark hanging row
Crochet hook H-8 (5 mm)
Embellish Knit!
Safety pin for threading cord
Yarn needleOptional: Two large beads with ¼" holes

GAUGE:  In Stockinette stitch with KP 2, 17 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm 

KNIT STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)

CROCHET STITCHES USED
Single crochet (sc)

NEEDLES REQUIRED 99 

NOTE: Jacket is knit sideways. Sleeves are knit first so CO should be started at ndl 50 to allow for increasing ndls to 99.

JACKET

BACK

• Using KP2 and closed CO method, CO 32 (34, 36, 38) sts, starting at ndl 50 on left side of machine. COR. RC=000. 
• Sleeve: K to RC=060.
• Shape Armhole: Inc 1 st (right side only) ER 6 (8, 10, 12) times, then EOR 15 (11, 7, 3) times - 53 sts. RC=096 (90, 84, 78).
• Center Back: Inc 21 sts on right side of next R - 74 sts. K to RC=153 and mark left side for center back.   K to RC=210 (216, 222, 228). Dec 21 sts on right side of next R - 53 sts.
• Shape Armhole: Dec 1 st (right side only) EOR 15 (11, 7, 3) times, then ER 6 (8, 10, 12) times - 32 (34, 36, 38) sts. RC=247.
• Sleeve: K to RC=307.
• BO back stitch.

LEFT FRONT

• Using KP2 and closed CO method, CO 32 (34, 36, 38) sts, starting at ndl 50 on left side of machine. COR. RC=000.
• Sleeve: K to RC=060.
• Shape Armhole: Inc 1 st (right side only) ER 6 (8, 10, 12) times, then EOR 15 (11, 7, 3) times - 53 sts. RC=096 (90, 84, 78).
• Shape Front: Inc 21 sts on right side of next R - 74 sts. Inc 1 st ER 8 (2, 0, 0) times, then EOR 17 (23, 21, 15) times, then every 3 rows 0 (0, 4, 10) times - 99 sts. RC=138.
• Casing: Mark next row for casing. K to RC=152. Hang marked row sts and work foll technique instructions. Change to KP3 and K 1 R.
• BO back stitch.
• Make Right Front with reverse shaping.

FINISHING

• Remove marking threads.
• Weave in ends.
• Block lightly to size.
• Mark 9 (10, 12, 13) rows on both sides of center back mark for back neck opening.
• Seam fronts to back along shoulders, easing as necessary and stopping fronts at back neck markings. (NOTE: Do not close casing openings.)
• Measure desired arm length to determine amount of cuff turn back. Seam underarms so that cuff turn back has a hidden seam. (NOTE: 3" is allowed but cuff can be turned to any length.)
• Tack cuff in place. Using Embellish Knit, make two 24" cords and tack to top of cuffs making a loop design at top seam, if desired. 

• Using Embellish Knit, make a 70" cord for casing. Using safety pin, thread cord through casings. Even cord out and tack in place to back neckline, adding a loop design if desired.
• Work 1 R sc around bottom back and sides of jacket. Add a second row to back to prevent curling.
• Optional: Gather up casing and add beads to be used to hold gathers in place.

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