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Shelter Cardigan
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.
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- First published: March 2015
- Page created: March 30, 2015
- Last updated: September 30, 2019 …
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