Just Peachy Cardigan by Kristen TenDyke

Just Peachy Cardigan

Knitting
November 2016
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette st on larger needles, blocked
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
816 - 1326 yards (746 - 1212 m)
33¼ (36½ , 40, 43½ , 47, 50¼ , 53¾ )" (84.5 [92.5, 101.5, 110.5, 119.5, 127.5, 136.5] cm) bust circumference, including 1¾ " (4.5 cm) front band.
English

A classic top−down cardigan gets a fresh look when knit in a vibrant peach yarn with saddle shoulders. Garter stitch cuffs, plackets, and waistband contrast nicely with the smooth stockinette stitch fabric. Subtle waist shaping and set−in sleeves make for a flattering fit.

FINISHED SIZE:
33¼ (36½ , 40, 43½ , 47, 50¼ , 53¾ )“ (84.5 92.5, 101.5, 110.5, 119.5, 127.5, 136.5 cm) bust circumference, including 1¾ “ (4.5 cm) front band.

Cardigan shown measures 36½ “ (92.5 cm).

YARN
Chunky weight (#5 Bulky).
Shown here: Mountain Meadow Wool Sheridan (100% merino wool; 102 yd 93 m/3½ oz 100 g): Coral Bell, 8 (9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13) skeins.

NEEDLES
Sizes U.S. 10 and 11 (6 and 8 mm): 32” (80 cm) circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5double−pointed (dpn).
Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

GAUGE
14 sts and 22 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette st with larger needles, blocked.
14 sts and 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in garter st with smaller needles, blocked.