Here's our latest pattern FREE for all you knitters that love something vintage inspired.
The Feather and Fan Cardi
(fits a medium (about a UK size 12)
You will need about 300g of double knitting wool (any brand just be sure to check the gauge)
5.5 mm knitting needles and 4.5 mm knitting needles.
Gauge 19st and 26 rows = 10cm square in st st
Feather and Fan Pattern - Row 1: Knit, Row 2: Purl, Row 3: K1,*(K2tog)3 times, (yo,K1) 6 times, (K2tog) 3 times; repeat from * , Row 4: Knit
Pattern
Back:
With size 5.5mm needles cast on 72 stitches. Work Feather and Fan pattern for 50 rows then change to st st and work for 6 rows.
Shape Armhole:
Cast of 3 stitches at the beginning of the next two rows, Then decrease 1 stitch at both ends of the next two rows. Continue until the armhole measures 9 inches. Cast of 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 4 rows. Cast of the remaining stitches for the back neck.
Right Front:
Cast on 36 stitched and work feather and fan stitch for 50 rows. Change to st st and work for 6 rows.
Shape Armhole:
Cast of 3 stitches on the next row, then decrease 1 stitch every other row twice (to match the back).
Work until the armhole measures 4.5 inches then shape the neck by casting off 10stitches at the neck edge and then decreasing one stitch at the neck edge every other row until the armhole measures 9 inches. Cast off 6 stitches every other row at the shoulder edge and then cast off the remaining stitches.
Left Side:
Knit as for Right side but reverse the shaping.
Sleeves:
Cast on 44 stitches. Work feather and fan for 24 rows (starting with 3 knit stitches then continuing with Feather and Fan and ending with knit 4)
Shape Sleeve:
Cast off 3 stitches at the beginning of the next two rows then decrease 1 stitch each end for the next two rows.
Then decrease one stitch each end every 5 rows twice. Continue straight until the sleeve measures 9 inches. Then k1, K2 tog* repeat until end of row.
To make up:
sew side seams and shoulder seams and set in sleeves. gather the top of the sleeve with a running stitch to create a small puff.
Front Bands and Neckline:
Using 4.5mm needles pick up enough stitches to create the front band knit in moss stitch for 1 inch and cast off and repeat on the left front.
Pick up enough stitches to fit around the neckline from front band to front band and knit in moss stitch for 3/4 of an inch. cast off.
sew a small hook and eye to the front or alternatively you could create a small button hole when knitting the neck band.
Enjoy wearing!
Copyright: Wendy Harman 2010
I L.O.V.E. anything in the Feather and Fan stitch! This is the perfect summer cardi. Thank you for the free pattern!
ReplyDeleteLovely cardi! Thanks for the pattern!
ReplyDeleteThat cardi is gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteThank you for the free pattern !
I am having trouble with this pattern particularly row 3. If I do the pattern I end up with 3 stitches left. I don't know what to do with them. The way the row is written there is no way to come out even. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi there, I've not written anything in my notes about extra stitches so i won't know for sure until i knit the pattern again. but if you knit the extra stitches it should still work out fine. Next time i knit the cardi i'll update the pattern to correct any mistakes.
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Wendy x
Thanks for posting this pattern, i have been trying to find another project to make from 100% qiviut & this patten has given me some ideas....love the vintage feel of this cardi.
ReplyDeleteI see the error, the number of sts dont make sense as this pattern is a repeat of 18 sts. The correct cast on number should be 72 sts. To the lady with the extra 3 sts you could simply use the 1st stitch as an edge stitch and then knit the last 2 sts together to make 1 edge stitch-so you would have 74 sts. Another helpful way to work this pattern is to pattern 18 sts, then place a marker, repeat to end. By the way....i adore your bags....got to get one.
ReplyDeletethanks Lorraine, i've updated the pattern xx
ReplyDeleteI have no idea how to attach the sleeves to the body of the sweater. Any hints or tips?
ReplyDeleteHi, First of all, before stitching knitwear together you should lightly press the edges down with some steam-this makes it easier to see the edge sts. Next i put the right sides facing(as normal) then i join the underarm section to the armhole section with a few sts, i repeat for the other side of arm & then i lay the knitwear flat and judge where the center is and put in a few sts.(where the shoulder seam is). This allows you to stitch the sleeve in more evenly.Sew the openings between the sts using over stitch keeping all sts & tension equal.Knitwear should be washed after stithing to allow all sts to relax. You could also use pins till you get the placement right....sleeves are the most difficult part !
ReplyDeleteHope you can understand this-lol. Let us know how you get on.
I have tried the pattern, In a 18 st repeat, 4 times 18 is 72 sts, you still need one more st for the pattern to work out. Starting with K1, then the pattern of 18 sts start.
ReplyDeleteCute pattern!!!! Dorothy
I followed you from Ravelry and must tell you that this is a nice sweater for those of us addicted to feather and fan. Thank you
ReplyDeleteIn the Right Front Shape Armhole directions to cast off 10 sts - this ends up on the purl side and doesn't look correct. I took it out and tried it on the knit side but that didn't work either as I ended up with the yarn on one stitch alone. What am I doing wrong? Also, for the Left Side - the instructions say to reverse the shaping. What does this mean?
ReplyDeleteI have knitted this cute card in cotton bamboo. I do it up at the front with a vintage brooch. I have also used the front of the cardy feather and fan pattern with 37 stiches to make several woollen feather ad fan scarves. Siz 7mm needles. They look great and everyone wants one. So thank you for this pattern.
ReplyDeleteWhat modifications need to be made for a large or extra large size?
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