YARN USED FOR SAMPLE
Cascade Yarns—Ultra Pima Fine
100% pima cotton
1.75 ounces-(50 grams) - 136 yards-(124 m) each skein
7(8—9—10—11) 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.
FOR A SUBSTITUTE YARN
SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES
- size 4-(3.5 mm) and size 6-(4 mm) needles; or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
NOTIONS
- Gauge ruler
- Tracking sheet - included with pattern
- Five double pointed needles, size 6-(4 mm) or smaller to temporarily hold shoulder and center back neck stitches instead of stitch - holders—point protectors help prevent stitches from slipping off the needles
- Tapestry needle
- Seven buttons - 5/8 inch-(15 mm)
GAUGE
- 23 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size 6-(4 mm) needles |