YARN USED FOR SAMPLE
Elsebeth Lavold—Silky Tweed
40% silk, 30% cotton, 20% merino wool, 10% viscose
1.75 ounces-(50 grams) - 131 yards-(119.7 meters) each skein
11(12 - 14 - 15 - 16) skeins
For your cardiganr 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.
FOR A SUBSTITUTE YARN
SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES
- Size 4-(3.5mm) and size 6-(4mm) needles; or needles to obtain the correct gauge
NOTIONS
- Gauge ruler
- Tracking sheet-included with pattern
- Tapestry needle
- One large decorative button or separating zipper
GAUGE
- 21 stitches x 30 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size 6-(4mm) needles
The gauge is listed in stockinette stitch because it is easier to measure stitches and rows in stockinette stitch than in more complex stitch patterns. If you can match the gauge in stockinette, you will be able to match the gauge in the specific stitch used in the pattern. This is not always the case and for some pattern stitches it is necessary to work the gauge in the pattern stitch. |