Shawl Collared Lacy Rib Cardigan by Amy McElwain

Shawl Collared Lacy Rib Cardigan

Knitting
March 2008
DK (11 wpi) ?
5.5 stitches and 8 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1430 - 1500 yards (1308 - 1372 m)
XXS, (XS, S, M, L,1X, 2X, 3X 4X), see notes
English

Finished Bust Sizes: 31.6 (35.25, 38.9, 41.8, 46, 48.36, 53.5, 54.9, 60.7)“

Width at bottom edge: 40” (45”, 45”, 54”, 54”, 63”, 63”, 72”, 72”)

Finished under bust measurement (ribbing section, stretched slightly): 29.45” (33”, 36.72”, 39.63”, 44”, 46.2”, 51.25”, 52.72”, 58.5”)

Yarn: 1350 (1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2200, 2300) yards
I used Jaeger Baby Merino DK DK / 8 ply (11 wpi,

Yardage: 130 yards (119 meters), Unit weight 50 grams (1.76 ounces). I used 12 balls for size 38.9

Needle size: I used US 7 (4.5 mm), US 6 (4mm); circulars, 16” and 24” (or 32”) Double points if desired for the start of the sleeves.

Use the sizes you need to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: St markers, split ring markers, st holders, yarn needle and 3 small buttons.

Gauge: In stockinette, 5.5 stitches per inch using smaller needle, one pattern repeat, 2.25 inches using larger needle.

Note: Instructions are given for the smallest size, with subsequent sizes following in parentheses. If there is only one figure, it applies to all sizes. This sweater is worked in one piece from the bottom up with raglan shaping; the front bands and collar are then picked up and knit.