Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Charted and written instructions
- Detailed sch
Materials you need at home:
- 11 (13, 14, 16) balls / 855 (940, 1060, 1175) yd / 785 (860, 970, 1075) m Freia Fine Handpaint Semi- Solid, Worsted; 85 yd per 50 g; 100% wool; in Charcoal (MC)
- 1 ball / 65 (65, 70, 75) yd / 60 (60, 65, 65) m Freia Fine Handpaint Ombré, Worsted; 127 yd per 75g; 100% wool; in Sulphur Springs (CC)
- 4 & 5mm (US 6 & 8) circular needles, at least 32" (80 cm) long; 4 & 5mm (US 6 & 8) needles for working sleeves in the round: one long or two short circular needles or double pointed needles
- 5mm (US H-8) crochet hook (for provisional cast on)
- stitch markers
- stitch holders or waste yarn
- tapestry needle
- 9 x 3⁄4" (19 mm) buttons
Using a simple slip-stitched pattern, inlayed ombré yarn winks out from between garter stitch borders to create a decorative circular yoke. This seamless cardigan is a showcase for a precious skein of ombré or a gradient set. The gradient mimics enamel cloisonné in the decorative yoke of this charming cardigan.
Skills Required: Provisional cast on, increases / decreases, knitting in the round, short rows, working simple stitch pattern from a chart or written instructions, slipped stitches, picking up stitches, sewing on buttons.
Gauge: 15 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, after blocking 16 sts and 31.5 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Cloisonné stitch pattern, after blocking
Finished Bust Measurements: 36 1⁄4 (40, 44 1⁄4, 48)" / 92 (101.5, 112.5, 122) cm; intended to be worn with 1-3" (2.5-7.5 cm) positive ease; shown with 1" (2.5 cm) positive ease.
Cloisonne circular yoke cardigan - hand knitting pattern
