#05 Man's Zip-Up Cardigan by Mari Lynn Patrick

#05 Man's Zip-Up Cardigan

Knitting
October 2012
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in pebble stitch using larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1526 - 1853 yards (1395 - 1694 m)
Man's Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
English
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This tweedy textured zip-up boasts decorative raglan sleeves and anchoring ribbed borders. Inserting a zipper is not difficult when you follow our step-by-step tutorial on the last page.

Difficulty level 3 Intermediate

MATERIALS
Brae Tweed by Knit One, Crochet Too, 1¾ oz/50g hanks, each approx 109yd/100m (wool/llama/bamboo/donegal)
• 14 (15, 16, 17) hanks in #810 lichen
• One pair each sizes 6 and 8 (4 and 5mm) needles
• One 24 (24, 26, 26)”/60 (60, 66, 66)cm separating zipper
• Stitch markers, stitch holders

SIZES
Sized for Man’s Small, Medium, Large, X-Large. Shown in size Medium.

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
• Chest 41 (42½, 44, 46)”/104 (108, 111.5, 117)cm
• Length modern 26 (27, 27½, 28)”/66 (68.5, 70, 71)cm
• Length traditional 28 (29, 29½, 30)”/71 (73.5, 75, 76)cm
• Upper arm 15 (15½, 16½, 17¼)”/38 (39.5, 42, 44)cm
Note The garment length is for a modern fit garment. For a traditional Man’s length, add 2”/5cm before the armhole shaping and an extra ball of yarn.

GAUGE
20 sts and 24 rows to 4”/10cm over pebble st pat using larger needles.