The Brickstreet Cardigan is a cozy knit piece featuring a V-neck and drop-shoulder design. Its brick-like stitch pattern enhances the vibrant hues of Scarfie Lite yarn, making it perfect for lounging around the house or a night out. The cardigan is worked flat in 3 pieces, seamed together for stability, and the sleeves are picked up and worked in the round.
Remember last Spring when I released the Brickstreet Throw?
So many of you asked for a cardigan version of it, so here it is!
The Brickstreet Cardigan!
You know when you find that perfect cardigan that you can easily throw on when you’re cold in the house?
The Brickstreet Cardigan is that for me! It is so comfortable, cozy, and keeps me warm!
And isn’t the stitch pattern fun? I love how well the stitch pattern plays with the Scarfie Lite yarn!
The drape on the cardigan is so cozy, and I love that it is long enough that it can cover my bum!
If you are wanting the throw version of the Brickstreet Cardigan, you can get it HERE!
DESCRIPTION
The Brickstreet Cardigan is a beginner+ knit pattern that includes directions to make 9 sizes (xs, s, m, l, xl, 2x, 3x, 4x, and 5x).
The design has a positive ease of 5.25-7 inches, so it’s perfect for layering and keeping you warm!
The piece is worked in three panels: the back, front left, and. front right.
The pieces are seamed together, and then stitches are picked up to work the sleeves and neckband.
I used circular needles throughout, but you can use straight needles if you are more comfortable with that.
YARN
The Brickstreet Cardigan is made using Scarfie Lite Yarn in the colorway “Tartan”.
This yarn is so fun to work with because the pops of color are so pretty!
The vibrant blue with the pretty pinks and red are just stunning, and I love how well it works with the stitch pattern.
Scarfie Lite yarn is made of 43% acrylic, 41% polyester, 9% nylon, and 7% wool.
It has a “mohair like” quality about it, and has a beautiful halo!
When blocked, the stitches really relax and grow wider. So be sure to measure the gauge after you’ve blocked it.
I used 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls of yarn or 1260 (1315, 1435, 1550, 1660, 1850, 1965, 2040, 2135) yds for the 9 sizes.
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DIFFICULTY
The Brickstreet Cardigan is considered a Beginner+ or Easy knit pattern.
Knit, purl, and slipped stitches are used, with a 1×1 ribbing (knit 1, purl 1, repeat) is used for the bottom edging, the neckband, and the sleeve cuffs.
Minimal shaping is used, so it is a relaxing make once you get the hang of the stitch pattern.
I have a video that shows how to do the Brick stitch pattern.
You can view that HERE or watch it below.
So let’s begin!
MATERIALS
- 1260 (1315, 1435, 1550, 1660, 1850, 1965, 2040, 2135) yds “Scarfie Lite” – Tartan
- US 8/5.0 mm knitting needles, 32” circular
- US 7/4.5 mm knitting needles, 32” circular
- US 8/5.0 mm knitting needles, double pointed needles
- US 7/4.5 mm knitting needles, double pointed needles
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
GAUGE (when blocked)
38 rows = 4″
TERMINOLOGY
- beg – beginning
- BO – bind off
- CO – cast on
- k – knit
- k2tog – knit 2 together
- p – purl
- p2tog – purl 2 together
- rem – remaining
- rep – repeat
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- RS – right side
- sl1p – slip 1 purlwise
- ssk – slip, slip, knit
- ssp – slip, slip, purl
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- wyib – with yarn in back
- wyif – with yarn in front
- WS – wrong side
NOTES
- Pattern is written for 9 sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Highlight your size throughout the pattern for less confusion.
- Model is 5’7” and is wearing size medium with a 38” bust and 5.25” positive ease.
- The stitch pattern is a 12-row repeat, so if you want to add or subtract length, add or subtract 12 rows at a time.
- If you want to add width, the pattern is a multiple of 6+1.
- It is a drop shoulder, v neck that buttons in the front.
- The yarn grows when blocked, so measure accordingly. Make sure you block your swatch for accurate gauge measurements.
You can see in the above picture what the piece looked like before blocking and then how much it grew after blocking in the picture below.
- The cardigan is worked in 3 separate pieces and seamed together for stability: Back, Front Left, and Front Right.
- Left Panel and Right Panel refers to when cardigan is worn.
- Cardigan is worked from the bottom up with shaping around the armholes and neck.
- Stitches for the Neckband are picked up and worked in rows.
- Stitches for the sleeves are picked up and worked in the round.
PATTERN
BACK
Bottom Hem
Using size 7/4.5 mm needles
Using the long tail method, CO 88 (100, 106, 118, 130, 136, 148, 160, 166) sts
Row 1 (WS): *k1, p1, rep from * [88 (100, 106, 118, 130, 136, 148, 160, 166) sts]
Row 2: *k1, p1, rep from *
Rows 3-15: rep Rows 1-2
For sizes L, XL, 4X, and 5X
Rows 16-17: Rep Rows 1-2
We will now be using the special stitches chart for the back panel.
See chart below.
All sizes
Main Body
Using size 8/5.0 mm needles
Rows 1-6: Rows 1-6 of Non-staggered Brick Stitch
Rows 7-12: Rows 1-6 of Staggered Brick Stitch
Rows 13-132 (132, 132, 132, 132, 144, 144, 132, 132): rep Rows 1-6 of Non-staggered Brick Stitch and Rows 1-6 of Staggered Brick Stitch
Armhole Shaping
Row 1 (RS): BO 4 sts at beg of row, k [84 (96, 102, 114, 126, 132, 144, 156, 162) sts]
Row 2: BO 4 sts at beg of row, p [80 (92, 98, 110, 122, 128, 140, 152, 158) sts]
Rows 3-6: Rows 3-6 of Non-staggered Brick Stitch Armhole Shaping
Rows 7-12: Rows 1-6 of Staggered Brick Stitch Armhole Shaping
Rows 13-78 (78, 78, 78, 78, 90, 90, 102, 102): rep Rows 1-6 of Non-staggered Brick Stitch Armhole Shaping and Rows 1-6 of Staggered Brick Stitch Armhole Shaping, ending last rep on Row 6 of Non-staggered Brick Stitch Armhole Shaping
Neckhole Shaping
Row 1 (RS): k24 (29, 32, 37, 43, 45, 50, 56, 58), join a second ball of yarn, BO 32 (34, 34, 36, 36, 38, 40, 40, 42) sts, k to end [24 (29, 32, 37, 43, 45, 50, 56, 58) sts on each shoulder]
Working both sides at the same time,
Row 2: p
Decrease 1 st at each neck edge every RS row on each shoulder (k2tog at the end of left shoulder + ssk at beg of right shoulder)
Row 3: left shoulder: p1, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 10 (9, 6, 5, 5, 7, 6, 6, 8) sts, p6 (5, 2, 1, 1, 3, 2, 2, 4), k2tog, p2 right shoulder: p2, ssk, p1 (6, 3, 2, 2, 4, 3, 3, 5), wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 6 sts, p6 [23 (28, 31, 36, 42, 44, 49, 55, 57) sts on each shoulder]
Row 4: right shoulder: k6, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 4 (9, 6, 5, 5, 7, 6, 6, 8) sts, k4 (9, 6, 5, 5, 7, 6, 6, 8) left shoulder: k9 (8, 5, 4, 4, 6, 5, 5, 7), wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last st, k1
Row 5: left shoulder: p1, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 9 (8, 5, 4, 4, 6, 5, 5, 7) sts, p5 (4, 1, 0, 0, 2, 1, 1, 3), k2tog, p2 right shoulder: p2, ssk, p0 (5, 2, 1, 1, 3, 2, 2, 4), wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 6 sts, p6 [22 (27, 30, 35, 41, 43, 48, 54, 56) sts on each shoulder]
Row 6: right shoulder: k6, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 3 (8, 5, 4, 4, 6, 5, 5, 7) sts, k3 (8, 5, 4, 4, 6, 5, 5, 7) left shoulder: k8 (7, 4, 3, 3, 5, 4, 4, 6), wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last st, k1
Row 7: first shoulder: BO 11 (14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28), k to end second shoulder: k11 (13, 15, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28), BO 11 (14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28) [k11 (13, 15, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28)]
Row 8: first shoulder: BO 11 (13, 15, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28) second shoulder: attach yarn, BO 11 (13, 15, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28)
LEFT FRONT
Bottom Hem
Using size 7/4.5 mm needles
Using the long tail method, CO 45 (45, 51, 57, 63, 69, 75, 75, 81) sts
Row 1 (WS): *p1, k1, rep from * to last st, p1 [45 (45, 51, 57, 63, 69, 75, 75, 81) sts]
Row 2: *k1, p1, rep from * to last st, k1
Rows 3-15: rep Rows 1-2
For sizes L, XL, 4X, and 5X
Rows 16-17: rep Rows 1-2
We will now be using the special stitches chart for the front panels.
See chart below.
All sizes
Main Body
Using size 8/5.0 mm needles
Rows 1-6: Rows 1-6 of Non-Staggered Brick Stitch
Rows 7-12: Rows 1-6 of Staggered Brick Stitch
Rows 13-132 (132, 132, 132, 132, 144, 144, 132, 132): rep Rows 1-6 of Non-staggered Brick Stitch and Rows 1-6 of Staggered Brick Stitch
Armhole Shaping & V-Neck Decreasing Begins (You will be decreasing by 1 on every k row and decreasing by 1 on every other p row)
Row 1: BO 5 sts, k until last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 [39 (39, 45, 51, 57, 63, 69, 69, 75) sts]
Row 2: p
Row 3: p2, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 6 sts, p6
Row 4: k6, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
Rows 5-6: rep previous 2 rows
Row 7: k until last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 [38 (38, 44, 50, 56, 62, 68, 68, 74) sts]
Row 8: p2, p2tog, p [37 (37, 43, 49, 55, 61, 67, 67, 73) sts]
Row 9: p5, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last st, p1
Row 10: k1, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5
Rows 11-12: rep previous 2 rows
Row 13: k until last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 [36 (36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 66, 72) sts]
Row 14: p
Row 15: p2, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 3 sts, p3
Row 16: k3, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
Rows 17-18: rep previous 2 rows
Rows 19-20: rep Rows 7-8 [34 (34, 40, 46, 52, 58, 64, 64, 70) sts]
Row 21: p5, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 4 sts, p4
Row 22: k4, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5
Rows 23-24: rep previous 2 rows
Rows 25-26: rep Rows 13-14 [33 (33, 39, 45, 51, 57, 63, 63, 69) sts]
Row 27: p2, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 6 sts, p6
Row 28: k6, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
Rows 29-30: rep previous 2 rows
Rows 31-32: rep Rows 7-8 [31 (31, 37, 43, 49, 55, 61, 61, 67) sts]
Row 33: p5, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last st, p1
Row 34: k1, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5
Rows 35-36: rep previous 2 rows
Rows 37-38: rep Rows 13-14 [30 (30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 60, 66) sts]
Row 39: p2, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 3sts, p3
Row 40: k3, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
Rows 41-42: rep previous 2 rows
Rows 43-44: rep Rows 7-8 [28 (28, 34, 40, 46, 52, 58, 58, 64) sts]
Row 45: p5, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 4 sts, p4
Row 46: k4, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5
Rows 47-48: rep previous 2 rows
Rows 49-50: rep Rows 13-14 [27 (27, 33, 39, 45, 51, 57, 57, 63) sts]
Row 51: p2, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 6 sts, p6
Row 52: k6, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
Rows 53-54: rep previous 2 rows
Row 55: k until last 4 sts, k2tog 1 (0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1), k2 [26 (27, 32, 38, 44, 50, 56, 56, 62) sts]
Row 56: p2, p2tog 1 (0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1), p [25 (27, 31, 37, 43, 49, 55, 55, 61) sts]
Row 57: p5, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 1 (3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) st(s), p1 (3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)
Row 58: k1 (3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1), wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5
Rows 59-60: rep previous 2 rows
Row 61: k until last 4 sts, k2tog 1 (0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,1), k2 [24 (27, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 54, 60) sts]
Row 62: p
Row 63: p2, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 3 (6, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) sts, p3 (6, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3)
Row 64: k3 (6, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3), wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
Rows 65-66: rep previous 2 rows
Row 67: k until last 4 sts, k2tog 1 (0, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 1), k2 [23 (27, 30, 35, 41, 47, 53, 54, 59) sts]
Row 68: p2, p2tog 1 (0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 1), p [22 (27, 30, 35, 41, 46, 52, 54, 58) sts]
Row 69: p5, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 4 (3, 6, 1, 1, 4, 4, 6, 4) st(s), p4 (3, 6, 1, 1, 4, 4, 6, 4)
Row 70: k4 (3, 6, 1, 1, 4, 4, 6, 4), wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5
Rows 71-72: rep previous 2 rows
Row 73: k until last 4 sts, k2tog 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 1), k2 [22 (27, 30, 35, 41, 45, 51, 54, 57) sts]
Row 74: p
Row 75: p2, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 1 (6, 3, 2, 2, 6, 6, 3, 6) st(s), p1 (6, 3, 2, 2, 6, 6, 3, 6)
Row 76: k1 (6, 3, 2, 2, 6, 6, 3, 6), wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
Rows 77-78: rep previous 2 rows
Row 79: k until last 4 sts, k2tog 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 1), k2 [22 (27, 30, 35, 41, 44, 50, 54, 56) sts]
Row 80: p2, p2tog 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0), p [22 (27, 30, 35, 41, 43, 49, 54, 56) sts]
Row 81: p5, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 4 (3, 6, 1, 1, 1, 1, 6, 2) sts, p4 (3, 6, 1, 1, 1, 1, 6, 2)
Row 82: k4 (3, 6, 1, 1, 1, 1, 6, 2), wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5
Rows 83-84: rep previous 2 rows
For sizes 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X
Row 85: k until last 4 sts, k2tog- (-, -, -, -, 0, 1, 0, 0), k2 [- (-, -, -, -, 43, 48, 54, 56) sts]
Row 86: p
Row 87: p2, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last – (-, -, -, -, 4, 3, 3, 5) sts, p- (-, -, -, -, 4, 3, 3, 5)
Row 88: k- (-, -, -, -, 4, 3, 3, 5), wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
Row 89-90: rep previous 2 rows
Row 91: k
Row 92: p
Row 93: p5, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last – (-, -, -, -, 1, 2, 6, 2) st(s), p- (-, -, -, -, 1, 2, 6, 2)
Row 94: k- (-, -, -, -, 1, 2, 6, 2), wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5
Rows 95-96: rep previous 2 rows
For sizes 4X and 5X
Row 97: k
Row 98: p
Row 99: p2, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last – (-, -, -, -, -, -, 3, 5) sts, p- (-, -, -, -, -, -, 3, 5)
Row 100: k- (-, -, -, -, -, -, 3, 5), wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
Rows 101-102: rep previous 2 rows
Row 103: k
Row 104: p
Row 105: p5, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last – (-, -, -, -, -, -, 6, 2) sts, p- (-, -, -, -, -, -, 6, 2)
Row 106: k- (-, -, -, -, -, -, 6, 2), wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5
Rows 107-108: rep previous 2 rows
All Sizes:
Row 85 (85, 85, 85, 85, 97, 97, 109, 109): BO 11 (14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28), k [11 (13, 15, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28) sts]
Row 86 (86, 86, 86, 86, 98, 98, 110, 110): BO
RIGHT FRONT
Bottom Hem
Using size 7/4.5 mm needles
Using the long tail method, CO 45 (45, 51, 57, 63, 69, 75, 75, 81) sts
Row 1 (WS): *p1, k1, rep from * to last st, p1 [45 (45, 51, 57, 63, 69, 75, 75, 81) sts]
Row 2: *k1, p1, rep from * to last st, k1
Rows 3-15: rep Rows 1-2
For sizes L, XL, 4X, and 5X
Rows 16-17: Rep Rows 1-2
We will know be using the special stitches for the front panels.
See chart below.
All sizes
Main Body
Using size 8/5.0 mm needles
Rows 1-6: Rows 1-6 of Non-Staggered Brick Stitch
Rows 7-12: Rows 1-6 of Staggered Brick Stitch
Rows 13-132 (132, 132, 132, 132, 144, 144, 132, 132): rep Rows 1-6 of Non-staggered Brick Stitch and Rows 1-6 of Staggered Brick Stitch
Armhole Shaping & V-Neck Decreasing Begins (You will be decreasing by 1 on every k row and decreasing by 1 on every other p row)
Row 1: k2, ssk, k [44 (44, 49, 56, 62, 68, 74, 74, 80) sts]
Row 2: BO 5 sts, p [39 (39, 45, 51, 57, 63, 69, 69, 75) sts]
Row 3: p7, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, p2
Row 4: k2, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 7 sts, k7
Rows 5-6: rep previous 2 rows
Row 7: k2, ssk, k [38 (38, 44, 50, 56, 62, 68, 68, 74) sts]
Row 8: p until last 4 sts, ssp, p2 [37 (37, 43, 49, 55, 61, 67, 67, 73) sts]
Row 9: p1, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, p5
Row 10: k5, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last st, k1
Rows 11-12: rep previous 2 rows
Row 13: k2, ssk, k [36 (36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 66, 72) sts]
Row 14: p
Row 15: p3, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, p2
Row 16: k2, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 3 sts, k3
Rows 17-18: rep previous 2 rows
Rows 19-20: rep Rows 7-8 [34 (34, 40, 46, 52, 58, 64, 64, 70) sts]
Row 21: p4, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, p5
Row 22: k5, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 4 sts, k4
Rows 23-24: rep previous 2 rows
Rows 25-26: rep Rows 13-14 [33 (33, 39, 45, 51, 57, 63, 63, 69) sts]
Row 27: p6, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, p2
Row 28: k2, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6
Rows 29-30: rep previous 2 rows
Rows 31-32 rep Rows 7-8 [31 (31, 37, 43, 49, 55, 61, 61, 67) sts]
Row 33: p1, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, p5
Row 34: k5, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last st, k1
Rows 35-36: rep previous 2 rows
Rows 37-38: rep Rows 13-14 [30 (30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 60, 66) sts]
Row 39: p3, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, p2
Row 40: k2, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 3 sts, k3
Rows 41-42: rep previous 2 rows
Rows 43-44: rep Rows 7-8 [28 (28, 34, 40, 46, 52, 58, 58, 64) sts]
Row 45: p4, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, p5
Row 46: k5, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 4 sts, k4
Rows 47-48: rep previous 2 rows
Row 49-50: rep Rows 13-14 [27 (27, 33, 39, 45, 51, 57, 57, 63) sts]
Row 51: p6, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, p2
Row 52: k2, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6
Rows 53-54: rep previous 2 rows
Row 55: k2, ssk1 (0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1), k [26 (27, 32, 38, 44, 50, 56, 56, 62) sts]
Row 56: p until last 4 sts, ssp1 (0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1), p2 [25 (27, 31, 37, 43, 49, 55, 55, 61) sts]
Row 57: p1 (3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1), wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, p5
Row 58: k5, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 1 (3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) st(s), k1 (3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)
Rows 59-60: rep previous 2 rows
Row 61: k2, ssk1 (0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1), k [24 (27, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 54, 60) sts]
Row 62: p
Row 63: p3 (6, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3), wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, p2
Row 64: k2, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 3 (6, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) sts, k3 (6, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3)
Rows 65-66: rep previous 2 rows
Row 67: k2, ssk1 (0, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 1), k2 [23 (27, 30, 35, 41, 47, 53, 54, 59) sts]
Row 68: p until last 4 sts, ssp1 (0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 1), p [22 (27, 30, 35, 41, 46, 52, 54, 58) sts]
Row 69: p4 (3, 6, 1, 1, 4, 4, 6, 4), wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, p5
Row 70: k5, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 4 (3, 6, 1, 1, 4, 4, 6, 4) st(s), k4 (3, 6, 1, 1, 4, 4, 6, 4)
Rows 71-72: rep previous 2 rows
Row 73: k2, ssk0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 1), k2 [22 (27, 30, 35, 41, 45, 51, 54, 57) sts]
Row 74: p
Row 75: p1 (6, 3, 2, 2, 6, 6, 3, 6), wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, p2
Row 76: k2, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 1 (6, 3, 2, 2, 6, 6, 3, 6) st(s), k1 (6, 3, 2, 2, 6, 6, 3, 6)
Rows 77-78: rep previous 2 rows
Row 79: k2, ssk0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 1), k2 [22 (27, 30, 35, 41, 44, 50, 54, 56) sts]
Row 80: p until last 4 sts, ssp0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0), p2 [22 (27, 30, 35, 41, 43, 49, 54, 56) sts]
Row 81: p4 (3, 6, 1, 1, 1, 1, 6, 2), wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, p5
Row 82: k5, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 4 (3, 6, 1, 1, 1, 1, 6, 2) st(s), k4 (3, 6, 1, 1, 1, 1, 6, 2)
Rows 83-84: rep previous 2 rows
For sizes 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X
Row 85: k2, ssk- (-, -, -, -, 0, 1, 0, 0), k2 [- (-, -, -, -, 43, 48, 54, 56) sts]
Row 86: p
Row 87: p- (-, -, -, -, 4, 3, 3, 5), wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, p2
Row 88: k2, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last – (-, -, -, -, 4, 3, 3, 5) sts, k- (-, -, -, -, 4, 3, 3, 5)
Row 89-90: rep previous 2 rows
Row 91: k
Row 92: p
Row 93: p- (-, -, -, -, 1, 2, 6, 2), wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, p5
Row 94: k5, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last – (-, -, -, -, 1, 2, 6, 2) st(s), k- (-, -, -, -, 1, 2, 6, 2)
Rows 95-96: rep previous 2 rows
For sizes 4X and 5X
Row 97: k
Row 98: p
Row 99: p2, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last – (-, -, -, -, -, -, 3, 5) sts, p- (-, -, -, -, -, -, 3, 5)
Row 100: k- (-, -, -, -, -, -, 3, 5), wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
Rows 101-102: rep previous 2 rows
Row 103: k
Row 104: p
Row 105: p5, wyib sl1p, *p- (-, -, -, -, -, -, 3, 5), wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 5 sts, p5
Row 106: k5, wyif sl1p, *k5, wyif sl1p, rep from * to last – (-, -, -, -, -, -, 3, 5) sts, k- (-, -, -, -, -, -, 3, 5)
Rows 107-108: rep previous 2 rows
All Sizes:
Row 85 (85, 85, 85, 85, 97, 97, 109, 109): BO 11 (13, 15, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28), k [11 (13, 15, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28) sts]
Row 86 (86, 86, 86, 86, 98, 98, 110, 110): BO
SEAMING
Block pieces.
With RS facing out, using Mattress Stitch, seam the top of the Left Panel BO edge to the Back Panel BO edge. There will be a gap for your neck.
Seam the Main Body from the Back Panel to the Main Body of the Left Panel to the Armhole Shaping section.
Rep for the Right Panel.
NECKBAND
Using size 7/4.5 mm needles
With RS facing, beginning at lower right front edge and working clockwise, pick up a total of 364 (362, 366, 372, 372, 406, 408, 408, 414) sts along neck edge, ending at lower left front edge. Pick up about 2 sts for every 3 vertical rows [98 (98, 98, 100, 100, 106, 106, 100, 100) sts on both sides to armhole], 3 sts for every 4 diagonal rows for the V-neck [54 (40, 50, 50, 50, 64, 68, 50, 60) sts on both sides], 2 sts for every 3 vertical rows [8 (20, 12, 12, 12, 8, 4, 28, 20) sts for remaining rows to shoulder], 3 sts for every 4 rows on diagonal neck shaping (6 sts on both sides), and 1 st for every bind-off st along the back neck [32 (34, 34, 36, 36, 38, 40, 40, 42)].
Rows 1-11: *k1, p1, rep from *
BO in rib pattern.
For the sleeves, we will be using a regular brick stitch chart like we did for the panels, but then we will decrease at different rates for different sizes, so follow the charts indicated in the sections.
The XS/S has an extra chart because it doesn’t need to decrease in circumference as much as the other sizes, so it works a regular brick street pattern with no decreases for a bit.
The sizes XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X have a double decrease chart that you’ll need to follow because those sizes have the most stitches that need to decrease to get to the right wrist circumference.
Follow all the charts and text to get the right stitch counts.
SLEEVES
Using size 8/5.0 mm DPNs (or use long circulars and the magic loop)
Pick up 87 (87, 99, 99, 105, 111, 111, 117, 117) around armhole. Counts as first rnd, join and place marker to indicate start of rnd.
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: p1, sl1p wyib, *p5, sl1p, rep from * to last 1 st, p1
Rnds 4-6: rep Rnd 3
All sizes will now be using the special stitches decrease chart for the sleeves.
See chart below.
You will begin decreasing by 2 sts every 6th rnd
Rnds 7-78: rep Rows 1-6 of Bricks 1-3 on the Sleeves Stitch Pattern 4 times total [63 (63, 75, 75, 81, 87, 87, 93, 93) sts]
For Sizes XS and S
Rnds 79-120: rep Rnds 1-18 of Bricks 1-3, ending on Brick 1 (49 sts)
Rnds 121-156: rep Rnds 1-12 of XS/S Bricks 1-2
Rnd 157: k1, k2tog, k (48 sts)
Rnd 158: k
Rnds 159-162: p1, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, p2
For Sizes M and L
Rnds 79-156: rep Rnds 1-18 of Bricks 1-3, ending on Brick 3 (49 sts)
Rnd 157: k1, k2tog, k (48 sts)
Rnd 158: k
Rnds 159-162: p1, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 2 sts, p2
For Size XL
Rnds 79-132: rep Rnds 1-18 of Bricks 1-3 (63 sts)
Rnds 133-150: Rnds 13-30 of Double Decrease Bricks 3-5, ending on Brick 5 (51 sts)
Rnd 151: k1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 (49 sts)
Rnd 152: k1, k2tog, k (48 sts)
Rnds 153-156: p2, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 3 sts, p3
For Sizes 2X and 3X
Rnds 79-108: rep Rnds 1-18 of Bricks 1-3, ending on Brick 2 (77 sts)
Rnds 103-138: Rnds 1-30 of Double Decrease Bricks 1-5 (57 sts)
Rnd 139: k1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 (55 sts)
Rnd 140: k1, k2tog, k (54 sts)
Rnds 141-144: p2, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last 3 sts, p3
For Sizes 4X and 5X
Rnds 79-132: rep Rnds 1-36 of Double Decrease Bricks 1-6, ending on Brick 3 (57 sts)
Rnd 133: k1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 (55 sts)
Rnd 134: k1, k2tog, k (54 sts)
Rnds 135-138: p6, wyib sl1p, *p5, wyib sl1p, rep from * to last st, p1
All Sizes
Cuff
Using size 7/4.5 mm needles
Rnd 1 (RS): *k1, p1, rep from * [48 (48, 48, 48, 48, 54, 54, 54, 54)]
Rnd 2: *k1, p1, rep from *
Rnds 3-11: rep Rnds 1-2
BO
Rep for second Sleeve.
And that’s how you make the Brickstreet Cardigan!
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Neck shaping working on back Row one right side I attached the second bowl of yarn wrote two wrong side pearl row three should be a right side. How do I get to the left shoulder first wouldn’t it be the right shoulder? This has got me very confused. I need help.
You are right! It should be the right shoulder. Sorry about that confusion.
You are right! It should be the right shoulder. Sorry about that confusion.