Alley Oop by Tian Foley

Alley Oop

Knitting
July 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
990 - 1320 yards (905 - 1207 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL). Shown in size S.
English
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A cardigan with waist shaping and a ribbon closure that can be worn several ways: Lace the ribbon through all the holes, just a few holes at the top, or a few holes at the waist to create different looks.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL). Shown in size S.

Finished Measurements
Bust: 32½ (34, 36, 38, 40½)“
Length: 21½ (22, 22¼, 23, 23½)”

Yarn
Song by Classic Elite Yarns
(50% cotton, 50% wool; 50 g = approx 110 yards)
9 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls 2578 Earth

Needles
Knitting needles in sizes US 3 and 5 (3.25 and 3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Other Materials
Stitch holders
Two ⅝“ buttons
Two yards ribbon or lacing cord (shown: gingham ribbon ⅝” wide)

Gauge
22 sts and 31 rows = 4” St st using larger needles. Take time to save time, check your gauge.