Foxtrot Cardigan by Marie Greene

Foxtrot Cardigan

Knitting
May 2019
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
857 - 1667 yards (784 - 1524 m)
Bust sizes 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52) in/81 (86, 91, 97, 102, 107, 112, 122, 132)cm
English
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Foxtrot is a playful top-down, seamless cardigan with bold lace stitch detail on the body. The vertical garter neckline and wavy front bands give it a little extra “something” – and it all comes together quickly.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes

32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52) in/81 (86, 91, 97, 102, 107, 112, 122, 132) cm bust

Finished Measurements

(A) Bust: 38.4 (40.4, 42.4, 44.4, 46.4, 48.4, 50.4, 54.4, 58.4) in/ 96.12 (101.12, 106.12, 111.12, 116.12, 121.12, 126.12, 136.12, 146.12) cm
(B) Sleeve at widest point: 11.2 (12, 12.4, 13.2, 13.6, 14.8, 15.2, 16.4, 17.2)” in/ 29 (31, 32, 34, 35, 38, 39, 42, 45) cm
(C) Length of body from underarm to hem: 14-16 in (35.56 – 40.63 cm) finished
Note: The lower body will hang a bit longer before the front bands are added.
(D) Sleeve length from underarm: 20 in/50.8 cm blocked

Recommended Ease

The body is meant to have a swingy, relaxed fit with 6.4 in/16.26 cm positive ease built-in (which means you do not need to go up a size in order to get a comfortable fit).

Yarn

Worsted weight | Lolodidit Simple Worsted| 100% superwash merino| 218 yards in 100g | 857 (931, 1012, 1100, 1188, 1283, 1437, 1552, 1667) yards/ 783 (851, 925, 1005, 1086, 1173. 1314, 1419, 1524) meters

Gauge

20 st and 27 rows with larger needle over 4 in/10cm in stockinette stitch (blocked)

Note: Use needle size necessary to obtain gauge

Needles

US Size 7/4.5mm 24-32 in (60-80 cm) circular needle (body)
US Size 7/4.5mm 12 in (30 cm) circular needle (sleeves)
US Size 5/3.75mm 12 in (30 cm) circular needle or DPN (sleeve cuffs)
US Size 3/3.25mm 24 in (60 cm) circular needle (neckline)
US Size 5/3.75mm 24 – 32 in (60-80 cm) circular needle (lower body ribbing)

Additional Supplies

Yarn needle, stitch markers and waste yarn