Description
MY DESIGN IDEAS AND ADVICE
This simple garter stitch cardigan is perfect for new knitters or those returning to knitting who want a straightforward, easy project. The body is made up of squares and rectangles, with just a little shaping at the neckline to give it a polished look.
For the best finish, keep the front edges neat and join new balls of yarn at the side seams.
If you love this style but would like a double-breasted version, take a look at the Leighton Jacket. And for those who popped into the Skipton Studio wishing for an adult-sized version, good news – there is one now! The Bailey Cardigan brings this timeless design to grown-up wardrobes.
CONSTRUCTION
The back, left and right front, and two sleeves are knitted flat from the bottom up in seperate pieces and joined together. The sleeves are drop.
TECHNIQUES USED
Cast on, knit, decreasing at the armhole and neck shaping, increasing on the sleeves, buttonholes, cast off. Joining seams. Sewing on buttons. Optional but recommended to create the feeling of joy when joining your pieces: mattress stitch and three needle cast off.
YARN
2(2:2:2:3) 50g balls of WYS Bluefaced Leicester DK in shade A.
Optional: Oddment (about 10-20g) in shade B.
100% British Bluefaced Leicester wool, 225m/246yds per 100g
SUGGESTED KNITTING NEEDLES
4mm.
NOTIONS
3 buttons.
GAUGE (tension)
22 stitches and 40 rows to 10cm/4ins square over garter stitch. I obtained this gauge with 4mm needles.
It is important to obtain the correct gauge so do work a swatch before you start the pattern and change your needle size to achieve the correct gauge if you need to.
SIZE AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
To Fit Age (suggested): | |||||
| 0-6 months | 6-12 months | 1-2 years | 3-4 years | 5-6 years | |
Actual Chest Measurement | |||||
| 43 | 52 | 58 | 65 | 72 | cms |
| 17 | 20½ | 22¾ | 25½ | 28¼ | ins |
Length (from top of shoulder to cast on edge) | |||||
| 26 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 38 | cms |
| 10¼ | 11 | 12½ | 13¼ | 14¾ | ins |
Sleeve Length (from underarm to cast on edge) | |||||
| 15 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 28 | cms |
| 6 | 6¾ | 7¾ | 9½ | 11 | ins |
NEED HELP?
I am here for you! Pop into the Skipton studio, send an email, or check out the Purl &Jane YouTube channel for tips, inspiration and guidance including handy resources like gauge (tension) guides and how to tutorials.
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