Carter Cardigan*

Thursday, February 4th, 2010 | design, finished object, knitting, patterns, sweaters

I know you guys have been waiting very, very patiently for this one!

Carter Cardigan
Feeling the chill? Cozy cables are just what you need! The ribbony Sheepfold Cable runs up the fronts of this aran weight cardigan, flanked by tiny three stitch braids that are echoed on the sleeves. A tidy garter stitch waist detail adorns the otherwise simple and easy back. Functional pockets and a mini shawl collar complete this classic everyday cardigan.

Many thanks to Jesh, Suzanne and Dr. Steph for test knitting and input!

FINISHED SIZES
Finished Bust: 30 (33, 36, 39, 41){44, 48, 52, 56} inches / 76 (84, 91.5, 99, 104){112, 122, 132, 142] cm
Total Length: 21.5 (22, 22, 23.5, 24){24.5, 25, 26.5, 26.5} inches / 55 (56, 56, 60, 61){62, 64, 67, 67} cm from shoulder to hem

MATERIALS
Aran Weight Yarn 950 (1030, 1100, 1250, 1350){1400, 1550, 1725, 1850} yards / 865 (937, 1000, 1138, 1228){1296, 1410, 1592, 1683] m
Shown in Araucania Toconao, 8 skeins for size 36.

US 7 / 4.5 mm straight or circular needles
US 8 / 5 mm straight or circular needles
stitch markers
tapestry needle
waste yarn
buttons

10 page PDF pattern contains directions, cable chart and schematics. This PDF file contains fill-in forms, so you can fill in the number for your size right on the computer! Then you can save the file so that your numbers are all set for the next time you open it, or print with the neat typed entries. Just click on the space to type!

Available through Ravelry (no account needed), payment by Paypal.

$7.00 USD

Note: As of July 5, 2010, sales tax will be added to this price for all Canadian residents only. The rates are: British Columbia 12%; Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador 13%; Nova Scotia 15%; and everywhere else in Canada 5% GST. Tax will be added in the Paypal payment process.

*here is where I reveal my extreme dorkitude and admit that I have been watching Stargate: SG-1 for the past several months. From beginning to end. All 10 seasons, plus the two movies. I just finished this week, and I already miss it!

31 Comments to Carter Cardigan*

1 Aimee
February 4, 2010

Oh hooray! I’m so excited! This is a wonderful cardigan and I can’t wait to knit it up

And don’t feel dorky. I just finished up all the Battlestar Galactica seasons and am starting Stargate:SG-1 soon. Funny thing is, I’m not really a SciFi fan

2 SnowCat MacDobran
February 4, 2010

I think Sam would love to own a sweater like that.

3 Kelly
February 4, 2010

That is gorgeous! Love the color! Love the chart! My husband has watch all of the SG-1s. I found them pretty entertaining.

4 --Deb
February 4, 2010

It looks beautiful!

5 marri
February 4, 2010

lovely! i adore that cable!

6 May
February 4, 2010

Love the new pattern and might love the name even more. I’m such a fan of SG1 too.

7 Shelley
February 4, 2010

Beautiful Cardigan. And I show my geekiness by admitting that the moment I saw “Carter” in the title, I thought of SG-1.

For that reason. This cardi is on my list for a winter knit.

8 Ivana
February 5, 2010

It’s really lovely, and you look stunning in that color!
As far as SciFi goes, my dad used to make me watch Star Trek with him when I was little, so it’s definitely part of my cultural background but I never kept up with the newer shows. Still, being a dork is so much fun – don’t reject it!

9 Maryse
February 5, 2010

It’s beautiful! Another great pattern! Congratulations! If I could finish Thermal, I could start another sweater I like the fill-in forms of the pattern. First time I hear about that. Interesting!

10 Nia
February 5, 2010

I’m doing the same thing and am on Season 9, watching them all for the first time.

The sweater is lovely, are you making a Varla one too?

11 TracyKM
February 5, 2010

OMG. I’m not big on buying individual patterns, but I have to have this one. I’ve just got to get a couple things out of the way first. The attention to detail is fabulous!!!

12 mick
February 5, 2010

Okay, not only do I love this cardigan, but I love the namesake. I’ve been watching SG-1 too! We’re on season 8 right now, and I know I’m going to miss these characters when we’re done. They’re like old friends.

13 Naia
February 5, 2010

The sweater is wonderful! Thank you for making the pattern available in a 30 inch circumference. So often knitwear designers overlook small sizes. Thank you.

14 Kate
February 5, 2010

The fill-in form is so cool! Thank you!

15 Karen
February 5, 2010

Nice sweater! And SG-1 is awesome! So many great episodes! I’m particularly fond of the one where Jack and Teal’c keep reliving the same day over and over again.

16 Mary Kay
February 5, 2010

Great job –as usual!!!!!

17 Jody
February 5, 2010

Gorgeous sweater – so flattering on you too!

18 Jennifer O.
February 5, 2010

You could always start Stargate: Atlantis! Sweater looks great! I’m nearly finished with your Lucy in the Sky sweater and am really lookig forward to wearing it!

19 Seanna Lea
February 5, 2010

Wow. This is one beautiful sweater, and cardigans are definitely my favorite!

20 Jane
February 5, 2010

Oh man, I love this photoshoot. The gloves are what make it.

21 Sunnyknitter
February 5, 2010

You’re going to be keeping me very busy knitting this year it looks like! Love the new pattern.

22 Holly
February 5, 2010

If you are a dork, that makes two of us! I am on season 9 right now, and I am already sad that there is only one more season to go! Sam would look great in this sweater, wouldn’t she?

23 dayna
February 5, 2010

That looks great!! I love those pockets and the garter stitch detail on the back. Very nice design! : )

24 Michele
February 5, 2010

Gorgeous! Especially in red! I am a sucker for cables and I love this cardi!

25 Eleanor (undeadgoat)
February 5, 2010

Well, I do love the cardigan, but I am here for the SG-1 love–I’m working through it on Hulu at the moment, but my winter break knitting took me through 2 1/2 seasons, and my Very First Self-Designed Garment I believe will be television inspired. Assuming I ever get around to knitting it, that is . . . I’ve had the yarn for the Drusilla Vest since August and the idea for even longer, but I’m apparently scared to get started on the damn thing.

26 Kerry
February 6, 2010

Very nice! I love the colour that you chose which makes the pattern even more special! Question: Have you planned for any negative or positive ease in this pattern? Which is best?

27 Monique
February 6, 2010

Very nice indeed. You look great in red and this shade is gorgeous!

28 Alison
February 8, 2010

hey, I’m usually a lurker here, but I LOVE that you “confessed” to your love of Stargate SG-1. I’m with you, all the way! And currently working my way through the series…for the second time!
Beautiful sweater, too.