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A boxy drop shoulder cardigan that will always get compliments. The back is worked in reverse stockinette stitch. There are cables and bobbles on the fronts and sleeves. We put a zipper closure. Buttons would also work, instructions for the button and buttonhole band are included in this easy to follow pattern.  Knit in Plymouth’s soft baby alpaca.

 

SKILL LEVELS FOR KNITTING
	Beginner	Projects for first-time knitters using basic knit and purl stitches. Minimal shaping.
	Easy	Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.
	Intermediate	Projects with a variety of stitches, such as basic cables and lace, simple intarsia, double-pointed needles and knitting in the round needle techniques, mid-level shaping and finishing.
	Experienced	Projects using advanced techniques and stitches, such as short rows, fair isle, more intricate intarsia, cables, lace patterns and numerous color changes.

 

YARN: Plymouth Baby Alpaca dk      GAUGE: 23 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches on size 6 needles in reverse stockinette stitch;              or needles to obtain the correct gauge      NEEDLES: size 4 and size 6 - size F crochet hook      YARDS: 125       GRAMS: 50     CONTENT: 100% baby alpaca     CARE: hand wash - lay flat or dry clean

 

ACTUAL BODY MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES	petite	small	med.	large	Ex large
CHEST SIZE	28-30	32-34	36-38	40-42	44-46
SHOULDERS (ACROSS BACK)	13.5	14.5	15.5	16	16
BACK LENGTH TO WAIST	15.5	16	16	16.5	17
WAIST	24	26	28.5	31	33.5
UPPER ARM	11	12	13	13.5	14
SHOULDER TO WRIST	20	21.5	22	22	22.5
CENTER BACK TO CUFF	27	28	29	30	31

FINISHED KNIT MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES

CHEST	34	38	42	46	50
LENGTH FROM SHOULDER	19	20	20	21	22
SLEEVE LENGTH FROM SHOULDER	20	21.5	22	22	22.5

SKEINS/BALLS REQUIRED

12

13

15

16

18