DESIGN DETAILS
- Classic fit-2 inches-(5 cm) positive ease
- Classic cardigan until you turn around
- Flaps on lower back, of varying sizes
- Flaps end approximately 7.5 inches-(19 cm) high from cast on (approximately one third (0.85 cm) of back)
- 1 x 1 ribbing trim
- Low round neck
- Raglan sleeves
- Button Closure
PATTERN DETAILS- the easy to follow pattern includes:
- A Schematic for each piece
- A helpful separate tracking sheet for each size
- Diagrams and full explanations for techniques, some with links to selected videos
- A link for substitute yarns
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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. - Cast-on
- k1, p1 ribbing
- Decreasing: k2tog and ssk
- Increasing
- Short rows
- Bind-off
- Stockinette stitch
- Faced center fronts with buttonholes on right front and right front facing
- Joining flaps to back of cardigan using three needle method
- Pick-up and knit stitches around neckline
- Buttonhole stitch
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
Malabrigo Yarns—Lace Baby Merino
100% baby merino
1.75 ounces-(50 grams) — 470 yards-(430m) each skein
4(4—5—5—5) skeins
For your 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 3 (3.25 mm) and size 5 (3.75 mm) straight needles; or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
NOTIONS
- 12 double pointed needles size 5 (3.75 mm) or smaller to hold the flaps until needed—they all do not have to be the same size
- 24 point protectors or rubber bands for the ends of double-pointed needles
- Ring markers
- Tapestry needle
- Eight buttons size 5/8 inch (16mm)
GAUGE
- 28 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size 5-(3.75 mm) needles
This pattern: $6.00 women's cardigan WS047 - juliet
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