tie front cardigan

Tie Front Cardigan

F O U N D A T I O N S : M E A D O W

Be they coastal, wooded or alpine, meadows are

important ecosystems housing local fauna and serving

as a fertile growing ground for flora of many varieties.

Usually filled with grasses and other non-woody plants,

the theme of lightness is everywhere in a meadow.

What better name for a lace weight yarn? Meadow is

the perfect lace weight yarn, spun with The Fibre Co.’s

trademark blend of luxury fibres with a touch of rustic.

Combining four of the most luxurious fibres—baby

llama, fine merino wool, silk and linen—this 2 ply yarn

is slightly heavier than a typical lace weight yarn. It is

a versatile yarn that works well on a variety of needle

sizes and a wide array of projects. The crisp hand

and stitch definition of linen with the sheen of silk is

perfectly complimented by the softness of baby llama

and fine merino. A yarn for fibre lovers who like a treat

on the needles and for their favourite handmades.

A YA R N S T O R Y

The first wobbly scarf you knit and knotted proudly

around your neck to keep out the cold. The handmade

mittens you wore as a child, a gift from a beloved relative.

When we think about the hours spent making those

items, we understand that they are an act of love. It’s the

time you set aside for your own creativity that day. It’s

the way you felt as your beloved pulled on your hat as

they left for work that day. Each stitch, a hidden wish.

The gift of handmade is at the core of our latest series of

design collections. We named it ‘Foundations’ because

these are the building blocks for a lifelong hobby in which

we can clothe ourselves and our loved ones in beautiful

colours and texture. The designs are simple, aimed at

welcoming a novice knitter who has picked up needles

and now wants to expand on what they’ve learned by

creating something they can use. At The Fibre Co., we

understand that these things take time and we want you

to feel nothing but joy as you work with our yarn. These

Foundations patterns are also meant to inspire more

advanced knitters with the overall shapes, textures and

styling serving as a base to improvise and adapt to a

personal aesthetic.

We asked our stockists what they needed most and then

we set about providing those patterns that take the hank

you picked up with such glee, and turn it into something

to wear over and over. In each design is a simple stitch

or technique that will take you forward in your making

journey. We’ve kept things as clean and clutter free

as possible. On our website you will find a variety of

tutorials to guide you through your projects.

Fibre, stitches, yarn, stockists of our yarn, you—the

knitter, these are our Foundations. We can’t wait to see

where your knitting takes you. Life is a journey, let’s knit

through it.

MEADOW

F O U N D A T I O N S

INTRODUCTION

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A sweet layering piece that wraps you in the

beautiful fabric that Meadow creates. Soft shapes

are created by the tie fronts, worked sideways from

the main body of the garment. The back is worked

from the bottom up, the fronts are then picked up

along the sides and worked sideways. The sleeves

are worked flat and seamed for stability.

Tie Front Cardigan

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SIZES

To fit bust: 76-81 [86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132] cm (30-32 [34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52] in)

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Bust (at underarm): 88 [96: 108: 119: 132: 142] cm (35 [38.5: 43: 47.5: 53: 57] in)

Length (from shoulder): 46 [47: 48: 49: 50: 51] cm (18.25 [18.75: 19: 19.5: 19.75: 20.25] in)

Sleeve seam: 32 [32: 33: 33: 33: 34] cm (12.5 [12.5: 13: 13: 13: 13.5] in)

YARN

The Fibre Co. Meadow (40% merino wool, 25% baby llama, 20% silk, 15% linen, 498 m (545 yd) per 100 g hank) in

Bluebonnet – 3 [3: 3: 4: 4: 5] hanks

NEEDLES

1 pair 2.5mm (US 1.5) needles (or size to obtain gauge)

1 pair 3mm (US 2.5) needles (or size to obtain gauge)

TENSION

28 sts and 40 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st using 3mm (US 2.5) needles.

It is vitally important to check your tension before starting to knit your garment as the tension governs the finished size. If

you work to the wrong tension, your garment might not fit as shown in the photograph and you may run out of yarn, or need

to buy more.

Check your tension by knitting a swatch at least 12 cm (5 in) square. If there are more sts and rows to 10 cm (4 in) than

stated, try again using thicker needles. If there are fewer sts and rows to 10 cm (4 in) than stated, try again using thinner

needles.

Yarn quantities are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate.

Pattern is given for the smallest size, with changes for the larger sizes given in square brackets [ ] afterwards.

Where only one figure is given, this refers to all sizes.

Repeat the figures in round brackets ( ) the number of times stated afterwards.

This pattern is written and tested for the specified yarn from The Fibre Co. Using another yarn might not achieve the

intended results.

For tutorials and helpful tips please visit www.thefibreco.com/resources/learn-with-us/

CONSTRUCTION NOTES

This garment has an interesting, but not complicated construction. The back is worked in once piece from the bottom up. The

fronts are then picked up from the sides of the back and worked sideways with shaping for the neckline and tie fronts. The

sleeves are worked flat. Finally, the shoulders and sleeves are seamed and the sleeve set into the body.

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D I R E C T I O N S

B AC K

Using 2.5mm (US 1.5) needles cast on 115 [127: 143: 159: 177: 191] sts.

Row 1 (RS): *K1, P1; rep from * to last st, K1.

Row 2: As row 1.

These 2 rows form moss st.

Work in moss st for a further 12 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.

Change to 3mm (US 2.5) needles.

Beg with a K row, cont in st st as follows:

Work 8 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.

Next row (RS): K2, kfb (for side inc), K to last 4 sts, kfb (for side inc), K2. 2 sts inc.

This row sets side seam shaping.

Now working all side seam incs as set by last row, inc 1 st at each end on 3 foll 22nd rows. 123 [135: 151: 167: 185: 199] sts.

Cont straight until Back meas 27 cm (10.75 in), ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape Armholes

Cast off 6 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 111 [123: 139: 155: 173: 187] sts.

Beg with a K row, work in st st as follows:

Next row (RS): K2, sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2. 2 sts dec.

Next row: P2, P2tog, P to last 4 sts, P2tog tbl, P2. 2 sts dec.

These 2 rows set armhole decs.

Working armhole decs as set by last row, dec 1 st at each end on foll 3 [3: 7: 7: 11: 13] rows, then on foll 4 [6: 6: 10: 10: 11] alt

rows. 93 [101: 109: 117: 127: 135] sts.

Cont straight until armhole meas 16.5 [17.5: 18.5: 19.5: 20.5: 21.5] cm (6.5 [7: 7.25: 7.75: 8: 8.5] in), ending with RS facing for

next row.

Next row (RS): K20 [24: 28: 30: 35: 39], (P1, K1) 26 [26: 26: 28: 28: 28] times, P1, K20 [24: 28: 30: 35: 39].

Next row: P21 [25: 29: 31: 36: 40], (K1, P1) 26 [26: 26: 28: 28: 28] times, P20 [24: 28: 30: 35: 39].

Last 2 rows set upper body patt – with centre 53 [53: 53: 57: 57: 57] sts worked in moss st, and rem sts worked in st st.

Work 6 rows more in patt, ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape Back Neck

Next row (RS): K20 [24: 28: 30: 35: 39] and turn, leaving rem 73 [77: 81: 87: 92: 96] sts on a holder.

Working on this set of 20 [24: 28: 30: 35: 39] sts, work 1 row, ending with RS facing for next row. Cast off.

Return to 73 [77: 81: 87: 92: 96] sts left on a holder for second side of neck, re-join yarn with RS facing and cont as follows:

Next row (RS): Cast off 53 [53: 53: 57: 57: 57] sts, K to end. 20 [24: 28: 30: 35: 39] sts.

Next row: Purl.

Cast off.

L E F T F RO N T

The front is worked sideways from side edge of Body.

With RS facing, using 3mm (US 2.5) needles and beg at armhole edge of back, pick up and knit 76 sts evenly down row-end of

back, ending at cast-on edge.

Next row (WS): K1, P to end.

Next row (RS): K to last 6 sts, K2tog, yfwd, K4.

These 2 rows form Left Front patt – 6 sts at hem edge worked in patt, and all rem sts worked in st st.

Work in patt for a further 7 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape Armhole

Next row (RS): Kfb (for armhole inc), K to last 6 sts, patt 6. 77 sts.

Last row sets armhole incs.

Working all armhole incs as set by last row, inc 1 st at beg of foll 4 [4: 7: 6: 6: 7] alt rows, then at same edge on

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foll 5 [7: 7: 14: 17: 19] rows. 86 [88: 91: 97: 100: 103] sts.

Work 1 row, ending with WS facing for next row.

Next Row (WS): P to end, cast on 43 [43: 43: 40: 40: 40] sts.

129 [131: 134: 137: 140: 143] sts.

Cont straight until Left Front meas 6.5 [8: 9.5: 10.5: 12: 13.5] cm (2.5 [3.25: 3.75: 4.25: 4.75: 5.25] in) from

43 [43: 43: 40: 40: 40] cast-on sts, ending with RS facing for next row.

Next row (RS): K4, yfwd, K2tog, K to last 6 sts, K2tog, yfwd, K4.

Next row. K1, P to last st, K1.

Last 2 rows set rem Left Front patt – first and last 6 sts of neck border and hem are patterned, and rem sts worked in st st.

Shape Neck

Next row (RS): Patt 6, K1, sl 1, K1, psso (for neck dec), K to last 6 sts, patt 6. 1 st dec

Next row: K1, P to last 8 sts, P2tog tbl (for neck dec), P to last st, K1. 1 st dec

These 2 rows set neck decs.

Working all neck decs as set by last row, dec 1 st at same edge on foll 69 rows, then on foll 30 [30: 30: 30: 30: 32] alt rows.

28 [30: 33: 36: 39: 40] sts.

Work all neck decs as set, dec 1 st at same edge on 11 [13: 16: 19: 22: 23] foll 4th rows. 17 sts.

Work 3 rows straight, ending with RS facing for next row.

Complete Left Front Shaping

Row 1 (RS): Patt 6, K1, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K1, patt 6. 15 sts.

Row 2 and all foll WS rows: K1, P to last st, K1.

Row 3: K4, yfwd, K2tog, sl 1, K3tog, psso, K1, yfwd, K4. 13 sts.

Row 5: K4, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K1, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K3. 11 sts.

Row 7: K4, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K1, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K1. 9 sts.

Row 9: K3, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K3. 7 sts.



Row 14 (WS): P3tog. Fasten off.

R I G H T F RO N T

The front is worked sideways from side edge of the Body.

With RS facing, using 3mm (US 2.5) needles and beg at cast-on edge of back, pick up and knit 76 sts evenly up row-end of

back, ending at armhole edge.

Next row (WS): P to last st, K1.

Next row (RS): K4, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K to end.

These 2 rows form Right Front patt – 6 sts at hem edge worked in patt, and all rem sts worked in st st.

Work in patt for a further 6 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape Armhole

Next row (RS): K4, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K to last st, Kfb. 77 sts.

Last row sets armhole incs.

Working all armhole incs as set by last row, inc 1 st at end of foll 4 [4: 7: 6: 6: 7] alt rows, then at same edge on foll

5 [7: 7: 14: 17: 19] rows. 86 [88: 91: 97: 100: 103] sts.

Next Row (RS): Patt to end, cast on 43 [43: 43: 40: 40: 40] sts. 129 [131: 134: 137: 140: 143] sts.

Cont straight until Right Front meas 6.5 [8: 9.5: 10.5: 12: 13.5] cm (2.5 [3.25: 3.75: 4.25: 4.75: 5.25] in) from

43 [43: 43: 40: 40: 40] cast-on sts, ending with RS facing for next row.

Next row (RS): K4, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 6 sts, sl 1, K1, psso, yfwd, K4.

Next row. K1, P to last st, K1.

Last 2 rows set rem Right Front patt – first and last 6 sts of neck border and hem are patterned, all rem sts worked in st st.

Shape Neck

Next row (RS): Patt 6, K to last 9 sts, K2tog (for neck dec), K1, sl 1, K1, psso, yfwd, K4. 1 st dec

Next row: K1, P7, P2tog (for neck dec), P to last st, K1. 1 st dec

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These 2 rows set neck decs.

Working all neck decs as set by last row, dec 1 st at same edge on foll 69 rows, then on foll 30 [30: 30: 30: 30: 32] alt rows.

28 [30: 33: 36: 39: 40] sts.

Working all neck decs as set, dec 1 st at same edge on 11 [13: 16: 19: 22: 23] foll 4th rows. 17 sts.

Work 3 rows straight, ending with RS facing for next row.

Complete Right Front Shaping

Row 1 (RS): Patt 6, K1, K3tog, K1, patt 6. 15 sts.

Row 2 and all foll WS rows: K1, P to last st, K1.

Row 3: K4, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, sl 1, K3tog, psso, K1, yfwd, K4. 13 sts.

Row 5: K3, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K1, K2tog, yfwd, K4. 11 sts.

Row 7: K1, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K1, K2tog, yfwd, K4. 9 sts.




Row 14 (WS): P3tog. Fasten off.

S L E E V E S

Using 2.5mm (US 1.5) needles cast on 67 [71: 71: 73: 73: 75] sts. Work 14 rows in moss st as given for Back.

Beg with a K row (RS), complete Sleeve in st st as follows:

Work 6 [6: 4: 4: 2: 2] rows, ending with RS facing for next row.

Next row (RS): Kfb, K to last st, kfb. 2 sts inc

Last row sets sleeve incs.

Working sleeve incs as set by last row, inc 1 st at each end on 4 [9: 7: 1: 13: 20] foll 8th [8th: 6th: 4th: 4th: 4th] rows, then on

6 [2: 7: 16: 8: 4] foll 10th [10th: 8th: 6th: 6th: 6th] rows. 89 [95: 101: 109: 117: 125] sts.

Cont straight until Sleeve meas 32 [32: 33: 33: 33: 34] cm (12.5 [12.5: 13: 13: 13: 13.5] in), ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape Sleeve Cap

Cast off 6 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 77 [83: 89: 97: 105: 113] sts.

Next row (RS): K2, sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2. 2 sts dec

Next row: P2, P2tog, P to last 4 sts, P2tog tbl, P2. 2 sts dec

These 2 rows set sleeve cap shaping.

Working shaping as set by the last 2 rows, dec 1 st at each end of foll 5 [7: 9: 13: 15: 17] rows, then on foll 8 alt rows, then on

4 [4: 4: 3: 2: 1] foll 4th rows. 39 [41: 43: 45: 51: 57] sts.

Working sleeve cap shaping as set above, dec 1 st at each end of every foll alt row until there are 29 sts, then on foll 3 rows.

23 sts.

Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 17 sts.

Cast off rem 17 sts.

F I N I S H I N G

Use Mattress Stitch, or your preferred method of seaming for all finishing. Join row-ends of left and right fronts to their

respective shoulder seams on back. Join sleeve seams. Matching centre of sleeve cast-off edge to shoulder seams, insert

sleeves into armholes.

N E C K E D G I N G (Optional)

With RS facing and using 2.5mm (US 1.5) needles, beg 3 cm (1.25 in) below shoulder seam, pick up and knit 8 sts up right side

of front neck, 53 [53: 53: 57: 57: 57] sts from back neck and 8 sts down left front edge to 3 cm (1.25 in) below shoulder seam.

69 [69: 69: 73: 73: 73] sts.

Cast off.

Weave in ends. Steam or wet block to finished measurements.

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A Back neck width: 19 [19: 19: 20.5: 20.5: 20.5] cm (7.5 [7.5: 7.5: 8.25: 8.25: 8.25] in)

B Bust (at underarm): 88 [96: 108: 119: 132: 142] cm (35 [38.5: 43: 47.5: 53: 57] in)

C Hem width (back): 41 [45.5: 51: 57: 63: 68] cm (16.5 [18.25: 20.5: 22.75: 25.25: 27.25] in)

D Length to armhole: 27 cm (10.75 in)

E Armhole depth: 19 [20: 21: 22: 23: 24] cm (7.5 [8: 8.25: 8.75: 9: 9.5] in)

F Length (from shoulder): 46 [47: 48: 49: 50: 51] cm (18.25 [18.75: 19: 19.5: 19.75: 20.25] in)

G Sleeve at bicep: 32 [34: 36: 39: 42: 44.5] cm (12.75 [13.5: 14.5: 15.5: 16.75: 17.75] in)

H Sleeve cuff: 24 [25.5: 25.5: 26: 26: 27] cm (9.5 [10.25: 10.25: 10.5: 10.5: 10.75] in)

I Sleeve seam: 32 [32: 33: 33: 33: 34] cm (12.5 [12.5: 13: 13: 13: 13.5] in)

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H A N D K N I T T I N G YA R N S T H AT D E L I G H T A N D I N S P I R E

A B B R E V I A T I O N S

beg Beginning

cont Continue

dec Decreas(e)(ing)

foll Following

inc Increase(d)

incl Including

K Knit

kfb Knit into the front of the stitch, leaving the stitch on the needle, and then knit into the back of the same stitch (inc 1)

K2tog Knit 2 stitches together (dec 1)

K2tog tbl Knit 2 sts together through back of loop (dec 1)

psso Pass slipped stitch over

rem Remaining

rep Repeat

RS Right side

sl 1 Slip one stitch

st st Stocking stitch (RS rows K, WS rows P)

st(s) Stitch(es)

tog Together

WS Wrong side

yfwd Yarn forward (to create yarn-over between 2 K stitches)

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