YARN USED FOR SAMPLE
Rowan Yarns - Lima
84% baby alpaca—8% merino wool—8% nylon
1.75 ounces-(50 grams)
120 yards-(130.4 meters)
7(8 - 9 - 10 - 12) balls
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 8-(5mm) and size 10.5-(6.5 mm) straight needles; or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
NOTIONS
- Gauge ruler
- Yarn markers - number 10 crochet thread in a contrasting color is great for yarn markers
- Tracking sheet- included with pattern
- Five double pointed needles, size 6-(4 mm) or smaller to temporarily hold stitches instead of stitch holders
- Point protectors help prevent stitches from slipping off the double-pointed needles
- Tapestry needle
- Five large decorative snaps—30mm
OR
- Five buttons—1.25 inch-(38 mm) size
GAUGE
- 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size 10.5-(6.5 mm) needles
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