Short Description: Classic, French-inspired stripes lend this cardigan a sporty feel. The gentle A-line shape and slender sleeve make for a flattering, feminine fit.
Gauge: 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm square in St st on largest needles, using Yarn A or B (2 strands of yarn held together)
Sizes: Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X)
Finished Measurements:
- Finished Bust: 34.25 (37.75, 42.25, 45.75, 50.25, 53.75)" / 87 (96, 107, 116, 128, 137) cm, buttoned
- Finished Length: 18.5 (19.25, 20.25, 21.5, 22, 22.25)" / 47 (49, 51, 55, 56, 57) cm
Materials Used: Yarn:
NOTE: Cardigan is worked using two strands of yarn held together. Yarn A is two strands of black held together, one strand in each yarn; Yarn B is two strands of ivory held together, one strand in each yarn. Therefore, you will need 4 separate yarns. 380 (480, 570, 680, 760, 880) yds / 345 (440, 520, 620, 695, 805) m fingering weight yarn in each of four yarns (two colors each in two yarns) 760 (960, 1140, 1360, 1520, 1760) yds / 695 (880, 1040, 1245, 1390, 1610) m fingering weight yarn in two yarns of same color if omitting stripes.
Yarn A: (two black yarns held together)
- Shibui Knits Cima (70% superbaby alpaca, 30% fine merino / 328 yds / 300 m, 1.75 oz / 50 g); 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins in color Abyss #2001
- Shibui Knits Twig (46% linen, 42% recycled silk, 12% wool / 190 yds / 174 m, 1.75 oz / 50 g); 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins in color Abyss #2001
Yarn B: (two ivory yarns held together)
- Shibui Knits Cima: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins in color Ivory #2004
- Shibui Knits Twig: 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins in color Ivory #2004
Needle Size:
- US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle 40" / 100 cm or longer (see page 19 for information on length) for Body and Sleeves
- US 3 / 3.25 mm needles for working BO
- US 0-3 / 2-3.25 mm double-pointed needle or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)
- US 0 / 2 mm circular needle (for picking up Front band stitches)
- US 4-6 / 3.5-4mm for working Front band and neckband.
Pattern Includes: Written instructions, photos, charts
Skill Level: Easy
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