Flower Shower Duo: Adult Cardigan by Sasha Kagan

Flower Shower Duo: Adult Cardigan

Knitting
January 2003
24 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
41½ (44, 46½, 50)" (105.5 [112, 118, 12 7] cm) bust/chest circumference, buttoned. Child tunic: 24 (26, 28, 30)" (61 [66, 71, 76] cm)
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $3.25.

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store: “In a generational twist on the classic mother-daughter sweater set, Sasha Kagan has designed a cardigan for grandmother and a coordinating tunic for granddaughter. Both feature ruffles at the hems and Sasha’s signature floral motifs. By using different background…”

Finished Size: 41½ (44, 46½, 50)“ (105.5 (112, 118, 127) cm) bust/chest circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 41½” (105.5 cm)

Yarn: Rowanspun 4-Ply (100% wool; 160 yd (146 m)/25 g): #704 slate (MC), 12 (13, 14, 15) balls (used doubled); #723 sugar (light pink), #725 temptation (medium purple), and #712 jade (dark green)

Yarn weight: #1 - Super Fine

Gauge: 24 sts and 29 rows

Needles:

  • Body and Sleeves: Size 5 (3.75 mm).
  • Edging: Size 3 (3 mm).
  • Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch holders; seven 5/ 8” (1.5-cm) buttons for cardigan.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Spring 2003