48. daphne        Click for enlarged view

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cuff detail   Click for enlarged view

A boxy cardigan with an interesting cuff detail. Knit in soft-to-the-touch Lima yarn from Rowan. We used large snaps to close fronts (instructions for buttonholes are included).

 

SKILL LEVELS FOR KNITTING
	Beginner	Projects for first-time knitters using basic knit and purl stitches. Minimal shaping.
	Easy	Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.
	Intermediate	Projects with a variety of stitches, such as basic cables and lace, simple intarsia, double-pointed needles and knitting in the round needle techniques, mid-level shaping and finishing.
	Experienced	Projects using advanced techniques and stitches, such as short rows, fair isle, more intricate intarsia, cables, lace patterns and numerous color changes.

 

YARN:  Rowan Yarns - Lima             84% baby alpaca, 8% merino wool, 8% nylon             50 grams - 109 yards      GAUGE: 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on size 10.5 needles;               or size needles to obtain the correct gauge          NEEDLES: size 8 and size 10.5         NOTIONS:  5 large snaps, size 30mm or 5 buttons       CARE: hand wash - lay flat to dry; or dry clean

 

ACTUAL BODY MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES	petite	small	med.	large	Ex large
CHEST SIZE	28-30	32-34	36-38	40-42	44-46
SHOULDERS (ACROSS BACK)	13.5	14.5	15.5	16	16
BACK LENGTH TO WAIST	15.5	16	16	16.5	17
WAIST	24	26	28.5	31	33.5
UPPER ARM	11	12	13	13.5	14
SHOULDER TO WRIST	20	21.5	22	22	22.5
CENTER BACK TO CUFF	27	28	29	30	31

FINISHED KNIT MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES

CHEST	34	36	40	44	50
LENGTH FROM SHOULDER	18	19	20	21	22
SLEEVE LENGTH FROM SHOULDER	21	22	22	22	23

BALLS REQUIRED

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