On the making of a cardigan IV: back

Last week I've published the pattern for the front of the cardigan. The back of the cardigan is pretty much the two front pieces glued together without the collar shaping, which makes it even simpler. For this particular cardigan, I've chosen not to knit a cable, but instead add a bit of texture for interest. This means the knitting begins with some ribbing, continues in stockinette stitch and ends in reverse stockinette.

Pattern

Cast-on 68 stitches + 2 selvedge stitches (optional)

2x2 rib (rows 1-11)

odd rows (WS): SE, (p1, k2, p1) repeat up to last st, SE
even rows: SE, (k1, p2, k1) repeat up to last st, SE

stockinette (rows 12-77)

From rows 12-63:
Even rows: SE, knit all stitches, SE
Odd rows: SE, purl all stitches, SE

Armhole shaping

Rows 64-65: Bind-off 4 stitches, ES and continue to work in established pattern

Rows 66, 68 and 70: SE, k1, ssk, knit up to 4 stitches, k2tog, k1, SE
All other rows: work in established pattern

reverse stockinette (rows 78-91)

Even rows: SE, purl all stitches, SE
Odd rows: SE, knit all stitches, SE

Shoulder shaping

Row 92-93: BO 5 st, ES, knit established pattern, ES
Row 94: BO all remaining stitches.