Contains:
- Written pattern
- Charted motif
- US Imperial Measurement / Metric Measurement
- to fit chest sizes 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)/81 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132) cm
- Schematic
- Suitable for Intermediate knitters
Materials you need at home:
- yarn Yowza - Whatta Skein! by, Miss Babs, Worsted / 10 ply; 100% Merino; 560 yds (512 m) / 226 grams
- approx. yarn amounts , 650 (670, 685, 700, 720, 750) yds, 595 (612, 626, 640, 650, 685) m
- needles , 3.5mm (us no 4), 4.0mm (us no 6) if you are using circular needles, a long cord is recommended so you may easily try on your cardi as you knit!
- notions , 18mm buttons, amount varies with size
- additional tools , needle to weave in ends, 10 st markers, safety pins for buttonband (optional)
Hep cats and hoopy froodettes, grab your ginchiest poodle skirt, because this cardi is radioactive! Day or night, enjoy this cute little vintage styled cardigan.
This is a pattern for a cropped v-neck cardigan, with lace motif, stockinette, and 2 st cables. It is worked from the top down using the contiguous sleeve technique, developed by Susie Myers. You are encouraged to try on your cardi, as you knit, for a good fit.
This pattern is written ONLY, from the CO to Row 59. At Row 60, you may use the lace motif chart or written instructions, working repeats for a cropped or full length cardigan. (full length and full sleeves will affect yarn amounts)
gauge/tension: 22.5 sts x 30 rows = 4in/10cm St st on 4.0mm 45 sts of center back lace motif = 10in/25.4cm (18 sts = 1in/2.54cm) on 4.0 mm