YARN USED FOR SAMPLE
Twinkles Yarn—Soft Chunky
100% wool
7 ounces-(200 grams) — 83 yards-(76 m) each skein
4(4, 5) skeins
For your short sleeve cardigan to be the correct size, it is not the brand of yarn that matters, but the GAUGE that is important. It is best to refer to the yardage to determine how many skeins or balls to purchase.
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SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES
- size 19-(16 mm) needle, or size needle to obtain the correct gauge circular, 32 inches-(81cm) long
- size 17-(11 mm) straight needle
NOTIONS
- gauge ruler
- 2 large ring markers
- tapestry needle
- a separate tracking sheet for each size is included with pattern
GAUGE - in garter stitch on size 19-(19 mm) needles
- 25 stitches = 16 inches-(40.5 cm)
1.5 sts =1 inch GARTER STITCH
- 25 rows = 8 inches-(20 cm)
3.5 rows = 1 inch GARTER STITCH
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