MODE at Rowan MIP87 Cosmo Cardigan Knitting Pattern | Colourmix Aran / 10 Ply
MODE at Rowan MIP87 Cosmo Longline Cardigan
Cosmo is a relaxed, oversized longline cardigan designed by Quail Studio. The cable detailing is worked as part of the front pieces, adding beautiful texture to this easy-to-layer open-front design.
The pattern is designed for MODE at Rowan Colourmix Aran / 10 ply, a self-colouring blend of cotton, wool and alpaca. The photographed cardigan uses Olive Greens 103.
Pattern details
- Pattern: MIP87 Cosmo
- Designer: Quail Studio
- Garment: Longline open-front cardigan
- Style: Relaxed oversized fit with drop shoulders
- Detail: Integrated cable panels along the fronts
- Construction: Worked flat from the bottom up and seamed
- Yarn: MODE at Rowan Colourmix
- Yarn weight: Aran / 10 ply
- Photographed shade: Olive Greens 103
- Skill level: Advanced beginner
- Sizes: Nine sizes, fitting chest measurements from 71 to 157cm
Fit and construction
Cosmo is designed with generous positive ease for an intentionally oversized silhouette. The cardigan pieces are knitted flat and joined with seams, while the cable detailing is incorporated into the front pieces as you knit.
Finished measurements
Choose your size using the to fit chest measurement. Finished chest measurements show the generous ease built into the design.
| Size | To fit chest | Finished chest | Finished length | Sleeve seam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71-76cm 28-30in |
125.5cm 49½in |
82.5cm 32½in |
39cm 15¼in |
| 2 | 81-86cm 32-34in |
136.5cm 53¾in |
84.5cm 33¼in |
40cm 15¾in |
| 3 | 91-97cm 36-38in |
145.5cm 57¼in |
86.5cm 34in |
40cm 15¾in |
| 4 | 102-107cm 40-42in |
156.5cm 61½in |
88.5cm 34¾in |
41cm 16¼in |
| 5 | 112-117cm 44-46in |
165.5cm 65¼in |
90.5cm 35¾in |
41cm 16¼in |
| 6 | 122-127cm 48-50in |
176.5cm 69½in |
92.5cm 36½in |
41cm 16¼in |
| 7 | 132-137cm 52-54in |
185.5cm 73in |
93.5cm 36¾in |
41cm 16¼in |
| 8 | 142-147cm 56-58in |
196.5cm 77¼in |
95.5cm 37½in |
41cm 16¼in |
| 9 | 152-157cm 60-62in |
208cm 82in |
96.5cm 38in |
41cm 16¼in |
Yarn required for each size
Quantities are for MODE at Rowan Colourmix in 50g balls containing approximately 100 metres each.
| To fit chest | Finished chest | 50g balls required | Approx. yarn length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71-76cm / 28-30in | 125.5cm / 49½in | 15 balls | 1,500m |
| 81-86cm / 32-34in | 136.5cm / 53¾in | 16 balls | 1,600m |
| 91-97cm / 36-38in | 145.5cm / 57¼in | 17 balls | 1,700m |
| 102-107cm / 40-42in | 156.5cm / 61½in | 18 balls | 1,800m |
| 112-117cm / 44-46in | 165.5cm / 65¼in | 19 balls | 1,900m |
| 122-127cm / 48-50in | 176.5cm / 69½in | 22 balls | 2,200m |
| 132-137cm / 52-54in | 185.5cm / 73in | 23 balls | 2,300m |
| 142-147cm / 56-58in | 196.5cm / 77¼in | 25 balls | 2,500m |
| 152-157cm / 60-62in | 208cm / 82in | 26 balls | 2,600m |
Colourmix yarn specifications
- Fibre: 47% cotton, 30% wool and 23% alpaca
- Ball size: 50g
- Length: Approximately 100 metres per ball
- Yarn weight: Aran / 10 ply
- Recommended needle: 5mm
- Standard yarn tension: 17 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm
- Care: Hand wash cold and dry flat
Needles and accessories
- One pair of 5mm knitting needles
- Cable needle
- Tapestry needle for sewing seams and finishing
Pattern tension
18 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm in stocking stitch using 5mm needles.
Always knit a tension square before beginning. Adjust your needle size if necessary to obtain the stated pattern tension.
What you will receive
One MODE at Rowan MIP87 Cosmo knitting pattern containing the instructions required to knit the cardigan in all nine listed sizes.