Shelter Cardigan by Olya Bagi

Shelter Cardigan

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Knitting
March 2015
yarn held together
Sport
+ Sport
= Sport (12 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in textured pattern with yarn held double & larger needles, blocked
US 10 - 6.0 mm
7.0 mm
1500 - 1800 yards (1372 - 1646 m)
S, M, L, XL to fit bust 35, 39, 43, 47 inches with positive ease 2.5"
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

The construction of this cardigan is very simple. Its color and texture combination gives it a fresh casual and cosy look. It features hip length, relaxed look and a v-neck. It’s a perfect companion to jeans, and can be worn with a feminine flower dress as well.

This pattern is a good start for a beginner knitter.

NOTE: THE YARN HELD DOUBLE, to make different color combinations.

MATERIALS
Needles:

US 10 / 6 mm, 24” circular needles, and DPNs the same size;
US 10.75 / 7 mm, 24” circular needles, and DPNs the same size;
OR SIZE TO OBTAIN THE GAUGE
Yarn suggestions:
Wool or alpaca yarn about 300 yards per 100 gram; the thread will be held double;
The stitch pattern requires 2 colors of analogous shade: i.e. light gray and milk, 330/350/380/410 grams each color.
AA: two strands of gray
AB: one strand of gray + one strand of milk
BB: two strand of milk
Sizes: S M L XL
To fit bust: 90 100 110 120 cm
35 39 43 47 inches
Cardigan bust circumference: 96 106 116 126 cm
38 42 45.5 49.5 inches
Gauge:
4ʺx 4ʺ is 13 sts and 18 rows over stitch pattern, using US 10.75/ 7 mm needles, blocked.
4ʺ is 15 sts over garter stitch using US 10/6 mm needles, blocked (if not, go up or down needle size, until to get the gauge, as this is crucial).
Miscellaneous:
4 markers, tapestry needle, 4 buttons;

NOTES: the cardigan is knitted in one piece from bottom up to the armholes, then it is divided into two fronts and a back, and knits up separately to the shoulders. Sleeves are picked up through armhole openings and are knitted top down to cuff.