Retro Classic Cardigan by Pat Menchini

Retro Classic Cardigan

Knitting
January 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in measured over st st using 4 mm needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1312 - 1575 yards (1200 - 1440 m)
To fit bust: 30-32, 34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48 inches
English
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A really beautiful, retro style fitted cardigan, with shaping designed to flatter. The main parts are worked in stocking stitch, with 2 ribs running from the deep ribbed welt. Worked bottom up, with set in sleeves and with full written instructions.

To fit bust:
76-81 (86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122) cm
30-32 (34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48) in

Actual bust, approx.:
93 (103: 114: 125: 136) cm
36½ (40½: 45: 49¼: 53¾) in

Length to shoulder shaping, approx.:
54 (56: 57: 59: 60) cm
21½ (22: 22½: 23¼: 23¾) in

Sleeve seam:
43 (43: 44: 44: 46) cm
17 (17: 17½: 17½: 18) in

Rico Essentials Merino DK (120 metres/131 yards per 50g ball)
10 (11: 11: 12: 12) x 50g balls in shade Atlantic Blue 094