women's cardigan 13 - ingrid

AN ELEVATED BASIC THAT FITS PERFECTLY INTO ANY WARDROBE

DESIGN DETAILS
- Tweed and roses are a beautiful contrast along the V neck cardigan
- Set-in Sleeve
- Lower edge of cardigan and cuffs are unfinished
- The crochet center front bands add to the feminine look

PATTERN DETAILS - the easy to follow pattern includes:
- Schematic for each piece
- A helpful tracking sheet
- Diagrams and full explanations for techniques
- A link for substitute yarn

TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN
Links to videos for selected techniques are included
- Cast-on
- Bind-off
- Stockinette stitch
- Single crochet with buttonholes
- Bind off shoulders together using the three needle method

Regardless of body measurements, everyone prefers a different finished look. It is helpful to use the “measurements of the finished garment” to decide which size to make. The following measurements refer to this specific garment only. It can help you find the best look for you.

YARN USED FOR SAMPLE Elesbeth Lavold—Silky Tweed 40% silk, 30% cotton, 20% merino extra fine, 10% viscose 1.75 ounces-(50 grams)        131 yards-(119.7 m) each skein 10(11, 12, 13, 14) skeins 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 CLICK HERE SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES - size 6-(4 mm) straight needles; or size to obtain the correct gauge - size 4-(3.5 mm) for cabbage roses - size F-(3.75 mm) crochet hook NOTIONS - gauge ruler - tracking sheet—included with pattern - yarn markers—small amount of a thin cotton yarn (number 10 crochet thread is great for yarn markers) - tapestry needle - 6(6, 6, 7, 7) buttons 5/8 inch-(15.8 mm) size GAUGE - 22 stitches x 30 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size 6-(4 mm) needles