Classic Cardi by Pat Menchini

Classic Cardi

Knitting
March 2020
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in measured over st st using 4 mm needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1271 - 2216 yards (1162 - 2026 m)
To fit bust: 30-32, 34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52 inches
English
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We all need a clasic cardi in our wardrobe, so how about this one?
The fronts and back and worked in stocking stitch. The sleeves too are in stocking stitch but with a slightly raised 2 row pattern band in a contrast colour.
A simple classic.

To fit bust:
30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52) ins
Actual bust:
35½ (40, 44¾, 48½, 53, 57¼) ins
Length to shoulder shaping:
22¼ (22¾, 23¼, 23¾, 24¼, 24¾) ins
Sleeve seam:
All sizes -(17½ ins)

Yarns used:
Stylecraft Life Changes DK
3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5) 100g balls in shade Plums, 2707
Stylecraft Bellissima DK
1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) 100g balls in shade Flaming Fuchsia, 3978