SUPERFINE 400 #6
FLOWING CARDIGAN
DESIGNED FOR YARN AND SOUL: SUPERFINE 400.
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FLOWING CARDIGAN Worked entirely in Stockinette; body pieces are worked back and forth in rows and sleeves are worked in the round. Rolled edges. Minimal finishing
HOW TO KNIT IT
THE DETAILS
THEFIT
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) Shown in size S To fit bust measurement: 30-33 (33-36, 36-39, 39-42, 42-46)", with fronts open and edges rolling
SUPPLIES
Yarn: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) hanks Superfine 400 3055StrawberryJam
Needles:
Two long circular needles sized to get gauge. Double pointed needles (set of 4 or 5) in the same size.
Other stuff:
Waste yarn or another extra circular needle to hold sts 51/2 sts = 1'" in Stockinette.
GAUGE
Suggested needle size: US 4 or 5 (3.5 to 3.75 mm). Please note: Correct gauge is important but needle size is not. Change your needle size if necessary - It doesn't matter what size needle you use to get correct gauge.
RIGHT HALF
Bottom front and side: Cast on 133 (138, 144, 152, 163) sts. Work in Stockinette for 15 (15, 15, 1512, 16)", ending with a WS row. Separate front from back (RS): Knit across 50 (55, 61, 66, 75) front sts and slip remaining 83 (83, 83, 86, 88) back sts to second needle. Front: Work even in Stockinette on 50 (55, 61, 66, 75) sts for 71/2 (8, 81/2, 81/2, 9)", ending with a WS row. Bind off all sts. Back: Cast on 42 (44, 47, 47, 50) sts. K 42 (44, 47, 47, 50) sts then with RS facing, k83 (83, 83, 86, 88) back sts from second needle - 125 (127, 130, 133, 138) sts. Work even in Stockinette for 71/2 (8, 9, 10, 11)". Slip sts to waste yarn or extra needle.
LEFT HALF
Bottom front and side: Cast on 133 (138, 144, 152, 163) sts. Work in Stockinette for 15 (15, 15, 1512, 16)", ending with a RS row. Separate front from back (WS): Purl across 50 (55, 61, 66, 75) front sts and slip remaining 83 (83, 83, 86, 88) back sts to second needle. Front: Work even in Stockinette on 50 (55, 61, 66, 75) sts for 71/2 (8, 812, 81/2, 9)", ending with a WS row. Bind off all sts. Back: Cast 0n 42 (44, 47, 47, 50) sts. Purl 42 (44, 47, 47, 50) sts then with WS facing, p83 (83, 83, 86, 88) sts from second needle - 125 (127 (130, 133, 138) sts. Work even in Stockinette for 71/2 (8, 9, 10, 11)". Slip sts to waste yarn or extra needle.
ASSEMBLEBODY
Center back join:
Holding RS together, work Three Needle Bind-off as follows: With the RS of back pieces held together (to form ridge on inside of garment), hold the needles parallel. With a third needle knit the first st of front and back needles together, \*knit next st from each needle together, (2 sts on right hand needle), bind off 1 st; rep from \* until all sts are bound off. Alternate options: Work Kitchener stitch or bind off all sts and sew together Shoulder seams: Sew back to front at shoulders 41/2 (5, 6, 61/2, 71/2)" in from edges leaving a back neck opening of 6 (6, 6, 7, 7)".
SLEEVES
With double pointed needles and RS facing, begin at underarm and pick up and knit 41 (44, 46, 46, 49) sts t0 shoulder seam then 41 (44, 46, 46, 49) sts back to underarm - 82 (88, 92, 92, 98) sts. Join to work in the round. Work in Stockinette until sleeve measures 16" or desired length. Bind off all sts loosely.
FINISHING
Wet block and dry flat. Designed by: Lillian May
STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS
Stockinette In rows: Knit on the RS; Purl on the WS. In the round: Knit all sts every round. RS: right side sts: stitches WS: wrong side SUPERFINE 400 #6 - Flowing Cardigan | 2015 YARN AND SOUL | yarnandsoul.com | @yarnandsoul All rights reserved. This PDF pattern is sold specifically for private use only. All commercial uses involving reproduction of this pattern or duplication of this piece are prohibited.
MEASURING UP
MORE ABOUT SUPERFINE 400
Superfine 400 is a round 3 ply yarn with excellent stitch definition - beautiful in cables, lace or simple Stockinette. The generous 4oo yards per 1oo grams means most projects only need 1-3 hanks. Available in a range of natural, heather and solid shades - the colors blend and contrast in an almost infinite number of combinations. 100% Superfine Alpaca | 5-61/2 sts/inch on size US 2-7 (2.75-4.5 mm) needle 100g hank | approx 400 yards hand wash cool, dry flat | made in Peru
