Short Description: Yoke is provisionally cast-on to work a top down raglan cardigan with shaping to the back. I-cord bind-off neckband is worked before picking up stitches around the body to create the waterfall fronts with Fluted Slipstitch. Model A has elbow-length sleeves with a moderate front, and Model B has long sleeves with a more dramatic draped front.
Gauge: 18 stitches and 28 rows in 4in / 10cm in Stocking/Stockinette Stitch on smaller needles, washed and blocked flat. 26 stitches and 36 rows in 4in / 10cm in Fluted Slipstitch on smaller needles, washed and blocked flat
Finished Measurements: Finished Bust Dimension (as back width at chest x2): 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40) (42, 44, 46, 48, 50) in / 76 (81, 86, 91, 97, 102) (107, 112, 117, 122, 127) cm
Materials Used:
- Model A Plucky Knitter Plucky Sweater DK, 90% Merino 10% Nylon; 270yd/247m/100g, Colour Elegant Elephant. Yards: 740 (790, 840, 890, 940, 990) (1085, 1140, 1190, 1240, 1295) yds / Metres: 675 (720, 770, 815, 860, 905) (990, 1040, 1090, 1135, 1185) m
- Model B Swans Island EcoWash Merino, 100% Merino; 140yd/128m/50g, Colour Verdigris. Yards: 1110 (1185, 1260, 1335, 1410, 1480) (1630, 1710, 1785, 1865, 1940) yds / Metres: 1015 (1085, 1150, 1220, 1290, 1355) (1490, 1565, 1630, 1705, 1775) m"
Needle Size: 4.5mm (US7) circular needle, 24in / 60cm or longer; 4.5mm (US7) dpns; 5mm (US8) circular needle, any length
Pattern Includes: 2 Model Options, schematic diagram, detailed written instructions.
Skill Level: Experienced Intermediate to Advanced
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