Dare to Make It Knit-Along: An Easy Little Cardi

Pin It

Tina Hilton, contributor

26 users recommend

Making a fitted sweater is easier than you think and is so figure flattering.

Tina Hilton

A simple drop stitch pattern for the yoke offers a designer flair.

Tina Hilton

Chunky yarn = a fast project!

Tina Hilton

Making a fitted sweater is easier than you think and is so figure flattering.

Photo: Tina Hilton

Add Comment
Print

Sizes
Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
Finished sizes 38 (44, 49, 55) inches [97 (112, 125, 140) cm]

Part One
The Mini Cardi is knit from the top down, so this week we will begin by knitting the top portion of the sweater called the yoke, down to where you will separate for the sleeves. The sweater will be made in a size small with the instructions following for medium, large, and extra large.

Size Small
Cast on 30 sts with MC and largest needle. The long-tail cast-on (aka double cast-on) is good for this project as long as you remember to keep it relaxed. It has a nice elastic edge that accommodates picking up stitches, which we will need to do later on. To determine how much yarn you will need for the long tail, multiply the number of stitches you will be calculating by 1 inch. So for the size small, 30 inches will be more than plenty to complete the cast-on. I hate getting to the last five stitches of a cast-on and find out I've run short of yarn. It's better to have a little yarn left over than to have to rip it out and start all over.

Position the tail of the yarn over your thumb and the working yarn over your index finger.

The right needle goes under the loop on the thumb.

Then slip the right needle under the loop on the index finger and slip it through the loop you created on your left thumb.

Gifts to Make, Vol. 2
From the editors of CraftStylish Classy, handmade holiday gifts that are easy to sew, knit, crochet, or craft. $6.99 more info...

Add Comment Print

How to Edge a Napkin (or Anything Else) with Crochet  

Back to List

How to Make Poinsettia Napkin Rings

Comments (24)

bpetski writes: Vicky,
Thanks so much for responding so quickly to my comment! I just tried the "view all" to no avail. I really am stymied about this. I want to print the patterns; however, when I go to "print preview" it shows only one page. Sigh! Any other suggetions, anyone? Thanks.
Posted: 9:43 pm on April 12th

vicky_north writes: If you choose "view all" and then print you should get the entire project.
Posted: 4:57 pm on April 12th

bpetski writes: I love your patterns; however, I must agree irey, I, also have tried every trick I know and cannot print ANY of the patterns past page 1. What gives? I have had to print the page 1 of any pattern and then hand write the rest of the pattern. That is fine for a small pattern; however, for a lengthy one such as this cardi, I can't write that many pages and will have no pictures to help with the instructions. Please instruct as to how to print.

Many thanks.
Posted: 12:54 pm on April 12th

Tina_Hilton writes: Irey - Take it slow and easy. You can do it! - Tina
Posted: 6:50 pm on January 7th

irey writes: Thanks, I will try again. I notice on my print out instructions Size Large cast on is 46 sts. and extra large
cast on is 54 sts.
I used the 46sts - will make adjustments on my sheet re.
the change since I am attempting to make the large size.
I did a little research in some of my old books that I kept when I firt started knitting years ago. Put them aside for my crochet. Some are over 20 yrs old, none mentioned the loose yarn when you Yo and then purl on the second row.
Hope my next attempt comes out OK. Thanks

Posted: 10:37 am on January 7th

Tina_Hilton writes: Hi Iry,

First thing you need to do is to verify that you have the proper number of stitches on the needle according to the size you are making. At the end of row 1 for a size small you should have 38 stitches, medium 46, large 54 & x-large 62. If you have more than that number, you should unknit, cast on the correct number of stitches and do your row 1 again. Or if you did have the correct number of stitches upon completing row one, you may be referring to the yarn over stitch that indeed looks different that the rest of your stitches and may look "loose" to you. Don't worry, just stick your needle right in there and fearlessly perform a normal knit stitch.

Hope this solves the puzzle for you - Tina
Posted: 4:25 pm on January 6th

irey writes: Just now getting around to try the Easy Little Cardi and
ran into a a wee problem (I think).
On Row 2 Purl when I come to the k1 yo, k1, place marker there ia loose yarn as if I missed a stitch and I am at loss
in what to do with the loose yarn. Did I do something wrong
in row 2? I am a newbie sort of in knitting, i have been crocheting for years and just start back knitting.
To make the question short - is there suppose to be loose yarn when you do the yo ? Puzzle and thank for any help
Irey

Posted: 1:54 pm on January 6th

Tina_Hilton writes: Hi Silky Girl,

Part two posted on December 4th, part three on December 11th and the fourth and final set of instructions will post on December 18th. Hop you have fun making it!
Posted: 2:36 pm on December 15th

SilkyGirl writes: This looks like a great knitted project. When are the rest of the directions coming out?
Posted: 10:25 am on December 7th

Tina_Hilton writes: Michaela,

It will look so cute on you. Please share the finished product with us. Can't wait to see how it turns out.
Posted: 3:07 pm on December 3rd

MichaelaMurphy writes: Hi Irey,
Thanks for your patience. The printing issue has been resolved and you should now be able to print up the pattern without incident. Let me know if you need anything else. Happy knitting.
Michaela
Posted: 2:25 pm on December 2nd

MichaelaMurphy writes: Hi Irey,
I have asked our tech dept to take a look and see what the problem might be--we will post an 'all clear' within a day or so. Sorry that you are having trouble.
Michaela
Posted: 8:46 pm on December 1st

irey writes: Will someone please tell me (or assist me) in getting this
little goodie printed.( How to Make It knit-Along; An Easy
Little Cardi)
I have tried just about everything I could think of in attempting to print the instructions.
Six pages come out with only page l printed with the Title
and picture of the yarn. I have wasted about 30 or more sheet of paper. Any help will be appreciated.
Posted: 3:19 pm on December 1st

MichaelaMurphy writes: Hey Tina,
I just picked up some Lion Brand Thick n Quick in Charcoal and Claret (for the trim) and tonight I'm casting on!
Posted: 2:05 pm on December 1st

irey writes: Unable to print Dare to Make It Knit-Along: An Easy Little Cardi.
Prints the first page only.
I have the yarn and would like to make this.
Posted: 10:57 am on December 1st

Tina_Hilton writes: Ha ha, the yolks on me! Thanks for catching what spell check didn't.
Posted: 7:06 am on December 1st

SMVG writes: Tina,
I, like Jennifer am a novice at knitting but you make it so.... easy to get started. I love the style and the color choices. I always enjoy your postings. Keep them coming.

Posted: 2:16 pm on November 30th

garmentoskid writes: I'm sorry but the editor in me has to make a correction--the top part of the sweater is a YOKE; not a YOLK!

Otherwise, you rock.
Posted: 5:08 pm on November 29th

SandiH writes: I love this, but need just one size larger. How hard would it be for a beginning knitter to increase the pattern for a XXL?
Posted: 9:29 am on November 29th

Tina_Hilton writes: Substituting yarn is not an exact science. Look for a chunky yarn that has a simular gauge or double or triple a a couple of strands of lighter weight together. Chunky choices include the 100% wool Big Wool by Rowan or the wool/acrylic blend Yukon by Plymouth.

The most important thing is to make sure you take the necessary time to make gauge swatches to test they yarn and needle size combinations.
Posted: 8:55 am on November 28th

Tina_Hilton writes: Give it a go Jennifer. I know you can do it!
Posted: 8:54 am on November 28th

Craftieladie writes: Can you use any other yarn??? Love the style!!!!
Posted: 2:38 pm on November 26th

cirone writes: ooh, i like the color choices! i've got another project i'm working on right now and can't participate in this, but i'll bookmark it for a future date =)
Posted: 7:00 pm on November 25th

JenniferStern writes: Oh my god, you're killing me with the cool knitting stuff...I'm trying it. I don't know how to knit, but I'm going to try and knit along with you on this one....do you think I can figure it out???
Posted: 12:47 pm on November 25th

You must be logged in to post comments. Click here to login.