Simple Yet Stunning Cardi by Sandi Prosser

Simple Yet Stunning Cardi

Knitting
September 2015
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18.5 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Garter stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1176 - 1764 yards (1075 - 1613 m)
English

Skill Level
Moderately Challenging

Sizes
Woman’s small (medium, large, X-large, 2X-large)
Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.

Finished Measurements
Chest: 35 (39 1/2, 43 1/2, 47 1/2, 51) inches, buttoned
Back length: 22 (23, 24, 25, 26 1/4) inches

Materials

  • Tahki Yarns Mesa (worsted weight; 100% superwash wool; 98 yds/50g per ball): 12 (13, 15, 16, 18) balls slate #01
  • Size 8 (5mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Spare needle for 3-needle bind-off
  • Stitch holders
  • Locking stitch marker (optional)
  • Stitch marker
  • 2 (1-inch) buttons

Gauge
18 1/2 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches/10cm in garter st.
To save time, take time to check gauge.