WS096 - riley

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CLASSIC KNIT JACKET


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DESIGN DETAILS
- Loose fit-4 to 5 inches-(10 to 12.7 cm) positive ease
- Runway inspired
- Classic fit
- 2 x 2 ribbing
- Slightly dropped shoulders for a relaxed look
- A high faced shawl collar
- Two small pockets

 

PATTERN DETAILS - the easy to follow pattern includes:
- Schematic for each piece
- Helpful tracking sheets for each individual size
- Diagrams and full explanations for techniques
- A link to 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.
- Cast-on
- 2 x 2 ribbing
- Stockinette stitch
- Faced center front with buttonholes
- Kitchener stitch
- Setting in sleeves
- Mattress stitch
- 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.



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YARN USED FOR SAMPLE
Plymouth Yarn - Arequipa Worsted
90% superwash merino wool—10% mulberry silk
3.5 ounces-(100 grams)      -       218 yards-(199 meters)

4(5 - 5 - 6 - 6) balls

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
- Sze 6-(4mm) and 8-(5mm) needles; or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
- Size F crochet

NOTIONS
- Gauge ruler
- Ring markers
- Tracking sheets-for each size - included with pattern
- Tapestry needle


GAUGE
- 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size 8-(5mm) needles

 

This pattern: $6.00
women's cardigan WS096 - riley



 
 

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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