Knitting pattern for Rikke Cardigan No 1 by Rikke Jönsson

Rikke Cardigan No 1 is the sixth design in the Rikke series and is a classic and feminine cardigan with a beautiful V-neckline and simple, double-knitted edges to create a refined and exclusive expression. The cardigan is knitted with two strands of yarn – one strand of merino wool (Önling No 2 or Önling No 4) and one strand of silk mohair (Önling No 10) – which together create a soft, beautiful and luxurious texture.

The fit is oversized with 15–25 cm / 6–10 inches positive ease, providing a relaxed yet elegant silhouette.

Rikke Cardigan No 1 continues the simple and timeless aesthetic that characterizes the Rikke-series which you can find here.

Designed by Rikke Jönsson. Pattern by Katrine Hannibal for Önling.

Language: The pattern is available in English, Swedish, Norwegian and German

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Sizes: (XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)4XL(5XL)

Measurements:
Chest measurements: (99)107(115)122(133)137(142)151(160) cm / (39)42(45.25)48(52.25)54(56)59.5(63) inches
Length: (57)58(59)60(61)62(63)64(65) cm / (22.5)22.75(23.25)23.75(24)24.5(24.75)25(25.5) inches
Armhole height: (22)23(24)25(26)28(31)32(33) cm / (8.75)9(9.5)9.75(10.25)11(12.25)12.5(13) inches
Sleeve length from underarm: (46)45(45)44(44)43(43)42(42) cm / (18)17.75(17.75)17.25(17.25)17(17)16.5(16.5)16.5 inches

The cardigan is designed with an oversized fit with a positive ease of 15-25 cm / 6-10 inches. If you prefer a cardigan with a closer fit, you can knit a smaller size. The model in the pictures has a bust measurement of 97 cm / 38.25 inches and is wearing size L, giving a positive ease of 25 cm / 9.75 inches.

Materials Önling No 2 + 10
Color A: (275)300(325)350(375)400(400)425(475) g / (11)12(13)14(15)16(16)17(19) balls Önling No 2, 100% merino wool, 25 g = approx. 131 yards (120 meters), weight: sport
Held together with
Color B: (150)175(175)200(200)225(225)250(250) g / (6)7(7)8(8)9(9)10(10) balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace
Worked with two strands held together throughout

Materials Önling No 4 + 10
Color A: (350)400(400)450(450)500(500)550(600) g / (7)8(8)9(9)10(10)11(12) balls Önling No 4, 100% fine organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 219 yards (200 meters), weight: fingering
Held together with
Color B: (150)175(175)200(200)225(225)250(250) g / (6)7(7)8(8)9(9)10(10) balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace
Worked with two strands held together throughout

Recommended circular needles: size 4 mm and 3,5 mm / US 6 and 4, in 60 or 80 cm / 24 or 32 inches length (we knit with magic loop for small circumferences)

10 stitch markers, stitch holder
4 buttons measuring 21 mm / 0.8 inches in diameter

Gauge: 18 sts x 28 rows in rib pattern on needle size 4 mm / US 6 = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches after washing and blocking.

Procedure
The cardigan is worked back and forth, top-down. Stitches are cast on at the neckline using a regular cast-on, the rib pattern is established, and continues working back and forth across the neck and sleeves. Increases are worked for a decorative band along the front edges, then for the V-neck. At the same time, raglan increases are worked across the entire yoke. The body and sleeves are then finished separately and completed with double knitted edges. Stitches are picked up and knitted along the front edges and around the neckline, where a double-knitted button band with buttonholes is worked.