Buttoned Cardigan by Eva Wiechmann

Buttoned Cardigan

Knitting
March 2009
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1225 - 1925 yards (1120 - 1760 m)
S (M) L (XL)
English

Stockinette stitch cardigan with many garter stitch details. Garter stitch is featured at the bottom edge, shoulders, sleeve cuffs, button band, and on both sides of the side seams. I-cord finish around the neck.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements:

  • Bust (when buttoned): 36 (39) 42 (45)“
  • Length: 19 (21.5) 23 (23)“

Materials:

  • 7 (8) 9 (11) skeins of Calmer from Rowan (75% cotton, 25% acrylic; 175yds/160m; 1.76oz/50g)
  • One 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle, 29” / 73cm or 32” / 80cm long, or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 4.5 mm / US 7 double-pointed needle for I-cord bind off (optional)
  • Two stitch markers
  • Three stitch holders
  • 4 (4) 5 (5) buttons, 3/4” / 2cm in diameter