DESIGN DETAILS
- Loose fit
- Round neckline
- Dropped shoulders
- Short sleeves
- Mitered shaping changes the direction of the garter stitch, adding uniqueness to this cardigan
- Add a pretty pin to top off the look
PATTERN DETAILS- the easy to follow pattern includes:
- A schematic for each piece
- A separate tracking sheet for each individual size
- Diagrams and full explanations for techniques
- A link for substitute yarn
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TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN Links to videos for selected techniques are included. I look for videos as close to possible as the instructions I have written. Sometimes they may be slightly different but still very helpful. - Long tail cast-on
- Garter stitch
- Short rows and wrap and turn
- Bind-off
- Stockinette stitch
- Pick-up and knit stitches
- Decreases: k2tog and ssk
- Cable cast-on
Regardless of actual body measurements, everyone prefers a different finished look. It is helpful to use the FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS, in the chart below, which refers to this specific garment only. It can help your choose the look you prefer.
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
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
- A package of 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 stitches =1 inch GARTER STITCH
- 25 rows = 8 inches-(20 cm) 3 rows = 1 inch GARTER STITCH
This pattern: $6.00 women's cardigan WS028 - joyce
Pattern will be emailed in PDF form to you with very detailed step-by-step instructions, photos, charts, and schematics. You will receive this PDF pattern after your payment is received.
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