#13 Reindeer Cardigan by Gayle Bunn

#13 Reindeer Cardigan

Knitting
September 1996
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette st using #7 needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
medium
English

Part of a twin set with #14 in this issue

Sizes:

  • Small (Medium, Large)
  • Bust at underarm: 43 (46, 49)“
  • Length: 20 (20-3/4, 31-3/4)“
  • Sleeve width at upper arm: 15-1/2 (15-3/4, 16-1/4)“

Yarn Requirements:

  • 5 (5, 6) balls Ballybrae (950-1140 yds) #212 dark grey (MC)
  • 1 ball each Ballybrae (190 yds) #208 dark green (C), #257 red (D)
  • 1 ball each Classic Wool (225 yds) #229 beige (A), #222 light green (B)

Notions:
- Seven 7/8”/2.2cm buttons

From pattern description:


“Loose-fitting cropped cardigan with reindeer and snowflake motif.”

From Vogue Knitting, Winter 1996/97:

“Gayle Bunn takes a classic reindeer and snowflake motif and gives it a modern twist with a new proportion … the cropped cardigan tops a long, pullover turtleneck.”