My design ideas and advice: I was inspired by the trend for boyfriend cardigans for this design. I love looking at what people wear, what we called street culture when I was as fashion college, and I love vintage patterns. This design was inspired by research in both of those areas. I wanted a simple v neck cardigan, as other knitters that popped into my Skipton studio wanted too, that was great for men and woman. One knitter came in for the pattern and yarn to knit herself this cardigan then popped back in a few days later as her husband had requested one too!
Oh and I almost forgot to mention – the best bit about this long v neck cardigan – no neck edges to pick up, I included the edging, love it!!
For this pattern I used:
Yarn & Amounts: 5(5:6:6:7) 100g hanks of WYS Bluefaced Leicester DK Undyed (100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool, e 100g/225m/245yds).
Needles: 3.75mm and 4mm.
Notions: Five button (size is approx. 22mm in diameter)
Gauge (tension): 21 stitches and 26 rows to 10cm/4ins square over stocking stitch using 4mm needles.
Measurements:
To Fit Chest (suggested) |
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| 76.5-81.5 | 86.5-91.5 | 96.5-101.5 | 106.5-112 | 117-122 | cm |
| 30-32 | 34-36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | ins |
Actual Chest Size |
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| 89 | 97 | 108 | 120 | 131 | cm |
| 35 | 38 | 42½ | 47¼ | 51½ | ins |
Length (from shoulder) |
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| 64 | 66 | 69 | 70 | 73 | cm |
| 25¼ | 26 | 23½ | 24½ | 28¾ | ins |
Sleeve Length |
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| 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | cm |
| 17½ | 17½ | 17½ | 17½ | 17½ | ins |
Blog Post: Read my blog post about this pattern by clicking here!
