For this pattern you need:
Yarn: 4(5:5:6:6) 100g hanks of Illustrious Naturals DK (75% Falkland Wool & 30% British Alpaca, 225m/245yds per 100g).
Metres: 900(920:1100:1150:1300)m.
My Yarn Suggestions & Amounts: Mohair Tweed 9(10:10:11:11) 50g balls or
WYS Bluefaced Leicester DK – Undyed 4(5:5:6:6) 100g hanks.
Needles: 3.75mm and 4mm.
Notions: One button (size is approx. 20mm in diameter)
Gauge (tension): 22 stitches and 40 rows to 10cm/4ins square over garter 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 | cms |
| 30-32 | 34-36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | ins |
Actual Chest Measurement |
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| 85 | 92.5 | 103.5 | 114.5 | 125 | cms |
| 33½ | 36½ | 40¾ | 45 | 49¼ | ins |
Length (from shoulder) |
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| 48 | 50 | 54 | 56 | 58 | cms |
| 18¾ | 19½ | 21¼ | 22 | 22¾ | ins |
Sleeve Length |
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| 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | cms |
| 9½ | 9½ | 9½ | 9½ | 9½ | ins |
My design ideas and advice: This simple crew neck garter stitch cardigan only requires picking up at the neck, so perfect for beginners and great for experience knitters who want to add a simple cardigan in their favourite shade to their wardrobe!
The rest of the edgings are left raw. So when adding new balls bear this in mind and only add them on the seam side and not at the front edges.
If you love this design but just wish it was a jumper rather than a cardigan…..then your wish is my command, click here for the Fiona Jumper!
