Nordic Cardigan
by Melanie Falick and Kristin Nicholas
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Nordic Cardigan
Summary: Scandinavian-style baby sweater knit using two-stranded technique.
Materials:
- 548 (548, 548, 548, 685, 685) yds. yarn in color A; 137 (137, 274, 274, 274, 274) yds. yarn in color B
- 29-inch circular needle in size US 5 / 3.75 mm
- 29-inch circular needle in size US 6 / 4.0 mm
- Five 1/2-inch buttons
- 2 stitch holders
- T-pins
- Yarn needle
- Split ring or other removable stitch markers
Gauge:
- 25 stitches and 30 rows = 4" in stranded colorwork patterns on larger needles
- 24 stitches and 28 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch in single color on larger needles
Charts included: Diamond stitch pattern and lice stitch pattern.
From Knitting for Baby: This simplified, modern interpretation of a traditional Scandinavian sweater style is knitted in one piece to the armholes, then divided at the armholes into the fronts and back. The body of the sweater is worked in a repeating diamond motif. The sleeves are worked with a small dot (often called lice) motif.
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33 projects,
in 8 queues
About this yarn
by GGH
DK
100% Wool
137 yards
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