Directional Rib Cardigan by Jodi Lemieux

Directional Rib Cardigan

Knitting
September 2011
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Twisted Rib pat with larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
3.75 mm (F)
1526 - 1962 yards (1395 - 1794 m)
Woman’s Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large
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This brilliantly simple cardigan utilizes horizontal and vertical rib stitching as an interesting design element, creating an aesthetically pleasing result.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Finished Sizes:
Chest: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) inches
Length: 27 (27 1/2, 28, 28 1/2, 29) inches

Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn* (218 yds/ 100g per skein): 7 (8, 8, 9, 9) skeins gold #38 Sample project was completed with Worsted Merino Superwash (100% superwash fine merino wool) from Plymouth Yarn Co.
  • Size 6 (4mm) needles
  • Size 7 (4.5mm) straight and 32-inch circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Size F/5 (3.75mm) crochet hook
  • Stitch marker

Gauge:
22 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Twisted Rib pat with larger needles.
20 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches/ 10cm in St st with larger needles.