Stolen Stitches

Simple but dramatic, this cardigan will be a real staple in your wardrobe. The large garter stitch pockets and I-cord buttonholes create a dramatic focal point. The long length of the cardigan is enhanced with smooth waist shaping and a large garter stitch shawl collar.

Knit from the bottom up in one piece, shoulders are joined using a three needle bind off and the back of the collar is grafted for a seamless finish. Set-in sleeves are worked from the top down using shor

An asymmetrical, cozy winter cardigan featuring seaweed ribbing and set-in short-row sleeves.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 30.5 (33.25, 36, 38.75, 41.25, 45.25, 48, 50.75, 54.75)”/ 77.5 (84.5, 91.5, 98.5, 105, 115, 122, 129, 139)cm.
Shown in size 36”/91.5cm with 1”/2.5cm positive ease.

MATERIALS
Donegal Aran Tweed (100% Wool; 88yds/80m per 50g skein); Color: Deep Red (4754); 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20) skeins

Showcase the beauty of hand dyed yarn with this wardrobe staple. This cardigan is a great way of combining 2 or 3 complementary colors that blend together well and is idea for hand dyed yarn. Knit from the top down with circular yoke shaping, options are given for 2 or 3 different colors to be used.


FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 27.25 (30.5, 34.5, 37.5, 41.5, 44.75, 48.75, 52, 56)” / 69 (77, 87.5, 95.5, 105.5, 114, 124, 132, 142) cm
Note: Buttonband is not include

Knitted from the top down all you will have to do when you are finished is weave in the ends and block. Couldn’t be simpler! I used an interesting variation on the 3-needle bind off to creating the cross-over below the bust line, instead of binding off front and back stitches are just knit together. This leaves you with no sewing together to do at the end of the project.

SIZE: XS [S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X] (shown in size Small)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Cross-over bust ca

Light and airy, this seamless design is worked from the bottom right to the shoulders. Hip lace details flow together at the front, with the lace echoed on the sleeve caps. The delicate crocheted placket buttons and open sleeve edging makes this a summer top that can work for a night out or a dressed down day at the beach.

SIZES
To fit bust up to size: 31 (35, 38, 42, 44, 47, 51, 53, 56)”/
78.5 (89, 96.5, 106.5, 112, 119.5, 129.5, 134.5, 142) cm
0-1”/0-2.

Add a touch of elegance to your wardrobe with this cardigan. Wear it open for a little warmth in the evening or buttoned over a skirt or jeans, Laced Leaves will create a distinctive versatile outfit. Knit from the top down, this cardigan combines a simple lace stitch with cabled ‘leaves’. Worked on large needles it will be knit before you know it! The deep ribbed waistband adds definition and shape to the cardigan without any need for additional shaping.

SIZE
XS S, M

Great for dressing up a simple sleeveless dress or tank top, this shrug is knitted from the top down with simple raglan increases for a quick, elegant knit.

Finished Measurements
Back width: 15.75 [16.75, 18, 19, 20.25, 20.75, 22 / 23, 24.25, 24.75, 26, 27, 28.25] inches, 40 [42.5, 46, 48, 51.5, 52, 56 / 58.5, 61.5, 63, 66, 68.5, 72] cm
Sleeve length underarm: 8 inches, 20.5 cm

To measure size needed, measure body underarm above bust and divide by 2. Choose the fi

Sleek and flattering, this cardigan is knit in one piece from the top down.  The wide front collar can be folded back or wrapped around depending on your mood (and the weather!).  Raglan shoulder shaping is worked in one piece and there is minimal seaming except for the back of neck and hip edging.

SIZES
To fit bust up to size: 29.5 (33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51)”/75 (84, 91.5, 99, 106.5, 114.5, 122, 129.5) cm
0-1”/0-2.5 cm of positive ease recomm

For those cool evenings this soft, airy, elegant draped cardigan will keep you warmed and stylish.  Knit from the top down, this cardigan has long front panels which are designed to either hang down forming a cascading front or be pinned across the front like a shawl.

Sample is shown knit with short sleeves but directions are also given in the pattern for 3/4 length sleeves.
Measurements
To find the correct size to fit, measure across your high bust line (approximately

A versatile, stylish and flattering cardigan that was simple enough to be worn with just about everything.  This cardigan keeps the basic styling simple, its short style is worn with negative ease, but small lace and cable details at the hem, cuff and neckline keep it interesting.

As the waist band sits just below the natural waist the wide ribbing pulls in snugly without needing to decrease the stitches. The bustline is designed to fit with a little negative ease which creates a

Long and shallow, the generous length of this shawlette makes it easy to tie in front or throw over your shoulder. Starting at the top, the body of the shawl is worked using simplified short rows and the lace edging to finish the piece is knitted on at the end.
Part of the Stolen Stitches Autumn Collection 2011.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Length: 82”/ 208.5cm from end to end after blocking
Depth: 16”/40.5cm at center after blocking

MATERIALS

The long sleek line of this cardigan is broken by the dramatic draped pockets. The linen yarn gives the cardigan a casual, deconstructed feel that is just perfect for summer evenings. The long lines of the cardigan make it perfect for wearing with slim jeans or leggings. This pattern has two versions of the sleeve included, sleeve less as shown and cap sleeves worked from the top down using short rows.

Size
To fit actual bust circumference up to: 30 (32.5, 35.5, 38.5, 41.5, 44.5,

Brighten up a little girl’s wardrobe with this splash of color.  The subtle textured daisy stitch loops around the yoke organically and the body has a subtle a-line shape that makes a very wearable cardigan for young girls.  Knit from the top down with sleeves worked in the round.

SIZES
To fit chest up to size: 21 (23, 25, 27, 28.5)”/ 53.5 (58.5, 63.5, 68.5, 72.5) cm
2”/ 2.5 cm of positive ease recommended.
Approx Age: 2 (4, 6, 8, 10) years.<