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Granite
This comfy everyday cardigan features an easy to work all over texture pattern and cozy pockets. It is knit in one piece from the top down with raglan shaping for the sleeves and apart from the pockets it is completely seamless. Sizes: XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL) Finished Bust Measurements: 34(38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 57) inches / 86(96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 145) cm It is is intended to be worn with approx. 3-6 inches / 7.5-15 cm positive ease. Choose a size that is 3-6 inches / 7.5-15 cm larger than your actual bust measurement. Shown in size S with 4 inches / 10 cm positive ease. Skills Required: Increases and decreases Knit in the round (for the sleeves) Pick up stitches Yarn: DK weight yarn 50g/120 yd skein x 11(12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19) skeins Needles & Notions: US 4 (3.5 mm) 32 inch (80 cm) circular needle and set of double pointed needles US 6 (4 mm) 32 inch (80 cm) circular needle and set of double pointed needles Yarn needle 4 stitch markers Waste yarn 6 Buttons (approx. 0.75 inch / 20 mm diameter) Construction: Stitches are cast on for the yoke which is worked flat and shaped with raglan increases. Stitches are set aside for the sleeves and the body is worked down in one piece. The sleeve stitches are then placed onto dpns and worked down in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up to work the button band. |
