Pattern Information
Pattern
Information
Yarn: Fingering Weight
Languages: en
Level: Intermediate
Sizes & Fit
This pattern comes in 12 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color-coded and in the order shown here: 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9] {10, 11, 12}.
This pattern was designed with 10 cm / 4 in of positive ease at the upper bust.
Bust shaping instructions are included for a better fit over the front of the body. Two cup sizes are provided, one with a 2.5 cm or 1” and the other with 5 cm or 2” of vertical difference across the front of the body.
This pattern was designed with 10 cm / 4 in of positive ease at the upper bust.
Bust shaping instructions are included for a better fit over the front of the body. Two cup sizes are provided, one with a 2.5 cm or 1” and the other with 5 cm or 2” of vertical difference across the front of the body.
Sizes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bust (cm) | 90 | 98 | 107 | 115 | 124 | 133 | 141 | 149 | 157 | 165 | 174 | 182 |
Bust (in) | 36 | 39 | 43 | 46 | 49½ | 53 | 56½ | 59½ | 63 | 66 | 69½ | 73 |
These are the finished garment measurements, |
Material Requirements
YARN
Size 2 or fingering weight wool or wool mix yarn at 340-400 m (375-440 yd) per 100 g or yarn with 12 WPI, in two contrasting colors: MC (light) and CC (dark)
Of MC:
Approx 820, 920, 1020 (1170, 1260, 1340) [1470, 1640, 1750] {1890, 2070, 2250} m / 900, 1010, 1120 (1280, 1380, 1470) [1610, 1790, 1910] {2070, 2260, 2460} yds total for a cardigan as schematics.
Approx 820, 920, 1020 (1170, 1260, 1340) [1470, 1640, 1750] {1890, 2070, 2250} m / 900, 1010, 1120 (1280, 1380, 1470) [1610, 1790, 1910] {2070, 2260, 2460} yds total for a cardigan as schematics.
Of CC:
Approx 1020, 1150, 1280 (1460, 1570, 1670) [1840, 2050, 2180] {2360, 2590, 2810} m / 1120, 1260, 1390 (1600, 1720, 1830) [2010, 2240, 2380] {2580, 2830, 3070} yds total for a cardigan as schematics.
Approx 1020, 1150, 1280 (1460, 1570, 1670) [1840, 2050, 2180] {2360, 2590, 2810} m / 1120, 1260, 1390 (1600, 1720, 1830) [2010, 2240, 2380] {2580, 2830, 3070} yds total for a cardigan as schematics.
Yardage provided includes 5% extra for swatching and margin of error. Adjust amounts for desired length.
Hooks
• 5 mm Tunisian crochet hook, or size needed to meet gauge, using a 80 cm / 32 in cable.
Notions
tapestry needle • scissors • tape measure • blocking mats • stitch markers
Yarn used in the sample:
Drops, Alpaca, (100% alpaca, 167 m per 50 g) in colors MC: 9037, light sea green and CC: 6360, midnight blue.
Alternative Yarns
Any fingering weight yarn will work – keep in mind that yarn content will affect drape and warmth levels.
- Sirdar, Country Classic 4 Ply (50% Merino Wool, 50% Acrylic)
- Knit Picks, Twill Fingering (100% Merino Superwash Wool)
- Cascade Heritage, Solids (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon)
gauge
20 sts x 20 rows = 10 cm / 4in
In Tss worked flat after blocking
Swatch Instructions
Row 1. Ch 25, pick up 25 loops in the back bumps of the chains, R (26 loops)
Row 2. 24 Tss, Ls, R (26 loops)
Repeat Row 2 24 more times for a total of 26 rows.
Block the swatch by washing it and laying it flat to dry.
Measure a 10 by 10 cm (4″ by 4″) square in the middle of the swatch and count the stitches and rows.
