YARN USED FOR SAMPLE
- Rowan - Cashsoft dk - 57% extra fine merino - 33% acrylic microfibre - 10% cashmere
- 1.75 ounces-(50 grams) - 142 yards per skein-(130 m)
- 4(4 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 - 8) balls
- Small amounts of yarn for flowers - 3 shades of pink or desired colors for the flowers A, B, C and D for the leaves
For your cardigan to be the correct size, it is not the brand of yarn that matters, but the GAUGE that is important. It is best to refer to the yardage to determine how many skeins or balls to purchase.
FOR A SUBSTITUTE YARN
SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZE
- Size 2 (2.75 mm) and size 5(3.75 mm) straight needles or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
- Size 5 (3.75 mm) or smaller double pointed needles or 4 stitch holders
- Size D (3.25 mm) crochet hook
NOTIONS
- Gauge ruler
- Tapestry needle
- Tracking sheet – included with pattern
- 5 or 6 small snaps
GAUGE
24 stitches x 32 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size 5-(3.75mm) needles |