MODE at Rowan MIP88 Aries Cardigan Knitting Pattern | Colourmix Aran / 10 Ply
MODE at Rowan MIP88 Aries V-Neck Cardigan
Aries is a modern take on the classic buttoned cardigan, designed by Quail Studio with a flattering V-neck, softly shaped balloon sleeves and a slightly cropped length.
The cardigan is knitted in a beautifully textured mistake rib using MODE at Rowan Colourmix Aran / 10 ply. The photographed design uses the soft, self-colouring Blush Pinks 105 shade.
Pattern details
- Pattern: MIP88 Aries
- Designer: Quail Studio
- Garment: Women’s button-front cardigan
- Neckline: V-neck
- Style: Relaxed fit with positive ease
- Length: Slightly cropped
- Sleeves: Soft balloon sleeves with bracelet-length styling
- Stitch pattern: Textured mistake rib
- Construction: Worked flat from the bottom up and seamed
- Yarn: MODE at Rowan Colourmix
- Yarn weight: Aran / 10 ply
- Photographed shade: Blush Pinks 105
- Skill level: Advanced beginner
- Sizes: Nine sizes, fitting chest measurements from 71 to 157cm
Fit and construction
Aries is designed with comfortable positive ease and a gently cropped silhouette. The cardigan pieces are knitted flat from the bottom up and joined with seams. A deep V-neck, button band and four-button fastening complete the design.
Finished measurements
Choose your size using the to fit chest measurement. The finished chest measurements include the positive ease designed into the cardigan.
| Size | To fit chest | Finished chest | Finished length | Sleeve seam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71-76cm 28-30in |
95cm 37½in |
54cm 21¼in |
40cm 15¾in |
| 2 | 81-86cm 32-34in |
107cm 42¼in |
56cm 22in |
41cm 16¼in |
| 3 | 91-97cm 36-38in |
115cm 45¼in |
58cm 22¾in |
41cm 16¼in |
| 4 | 102-107cm 40-42in |
127cm 50in |
60cm 23½in |
42cm 16½in |
| 5 | 112-117cm 44-46in |
135cm 53¼in |
62cm 24½in |
42cm 16½in |
| 6 | 122-127cm 48-50in |
147cm 57¾in |
64cm 25¼in |
42cm 16½in |
| 7 | 132-137cm 52-54in |
155cm 61in |
65cm 25½in |
42cm 16½in |
| 8 | 142-147cm 56-58in |
167cm 65¾in |
67cm 26½in |
42cm 16½in |
| 9 | 152-157cm 60-62in |
175cm 69in |
68cm 26¾in |
42.5cm 16¾in |
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 | 95cm / 37½in | 12 balls | 1,200m |
| 81-86cm / 32-34in | 107cm / 42¼in | 13 balls | 1,300m |
| 91-97cm / 36-38in | 115cm / 45¼in | 14 balls | 1,400m |
| 102-107cm / 40-42in | 127cm / 50in | 16 balls | 1,600m |
| 112-117cm / 44-46in | 135cm / 53¼in | 17 balls | 1,700m |
| 122-127cm / 48-50in | 147cm / 57¾in | 19 balls | 1,900m |
| 132-137cm / 52-54in | 155cm / 61in | 20 balls | 2,000m |
| 142-147cm / 56-58in | 167cm / 65¾in | 22 balls | 2,200m |
| 152-157cm / 60-62in | 175cm / 69in | 23 balls | 2,300m |
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 4.5mm knitting needles
- One pair of 5mm knitting needles
- Four buttons
- Tapestry needle for sewing seams and finishing
Pattern tension
20 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm in mistake rib 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 MIP88 Aries knitting pattern containing the instructions required to knit the cardigan in all nine listed sizes.