women's cardigans 14 - zara

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DESIGN DETAILS

These four unique cardigans were knit with the same pattern and using the same yarn. Imagine what you could create with a different color and trim for each.

Option A
- Round neck
- Applique trim on right shoulder and left lower sleeve
- Straight lower edge of sleeves
- Center front zipper closure
- All edges finished with a single crochet

Option B
- Round neck with Mandarin collar
- Crochet edges
- Purchased frog closures sewn along center front and at lower portion of - sleeves
- Slightly flared lower edge of sleeves

Option C
- round neck
- Straight lower edge of sleeves
- No center front closure
- Edges crochet and embellished with a decorative trim

Option D
- Elongated pockets with sequin embellishment
- Slightly flared lower edge of sleeves
- All edges are finished with a crochet ruffle

                    See notions below for each individual style

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


TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN
Links to videos for selected techniques are included
- Cast-on
- Bind-off
- Stockinette stitch
- Appliqueing cut out fabric onto cardigan for style A only—instructions included
- Inserting a zipper for style A only—instructions included
- Blanket stitch for style A
- Sewing frogs to cardigan fronts and sleeves for style B
- Pick-up and knit stitches for style B only (mandarin collar)
- Single crochet for all cardigans
- Double crochet for style D only (ruffle)
- Joining sleeve caps to cardigan—top bound-off stitches to tops rows of armhole
- Joining remainder of sleeve cap, side and sleeves seams row to row (mattress stitch)

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 you prefer.

YARN USED FOR SAMPLE Filitura Di Crosa—Zara 100% extra fine merino superwash 1.75 ounces-(50 grams)              136 yards-(125 m) each ball 10(10, 11, 12, 13) balls For your cardigans 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 7-(4.5 mm) straight needles; or size needles to obtain the correct gauge - size G (4 mm) crochet hook NOTIONS - 7 double pointed needles size 7 (4.5 mm) or smaller to use as holders - gauge ruler - tapestry needle           Option A - separating zipper to fit center front (best to purchase after completion of cardigan) - .05 yard-(46 cm) decorative fabric for appliques - Heat-n-Bond Lite (sold at craft stores and amazon) - matching sewing thread           Option B - 6 fabric frog closures—approximately 4.5”-(11.5cm) - matching sewing thread           Option C     - 1 ball (approximately 220 yards-(201 m) of novelty yarn or trim           Option D - 1 package of clear sequins - 6 hooks and eyes-medium size - matching sewing thread GAUGE -19 stitches and 30 rows = inch on size 7 (4.5mm) needles in stockinette stitch - small/medium 20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette on size 8-(5mm) needles - medium/large 18 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette on size 9-(5.5mm) needles