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women's cardigan 26 - lori

Fun to knit and fun to wear, but not quite classic


 

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DESIGN DETAILS
- The contrasting color whip stitch outlining the subtle patchwork design of stockinette stitch, seed stitch and garter stitch, make lori a standout cardigan.
- Round neckline
- Dropped shoulders
- Collar
- The yoke is knit in stockinette stitch
- The lower edge, front bands cuffs and collar are worked in seed stitch.



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

SKILLS REQUIRED
- Long tail cast-on
- Seed stitch
- Stockinette stitch
- Garter stitch
- Bind-off
- Increases
- Decreases
- Pick-up and knit stitches
- Whip stitch

 

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For help with one of our exclusive designs  or custom written patterns, e-mail your questions to:
               knitinscotts@cox.net

Please include your name and phone number

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  click here for actual body measurements

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

 
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YARN USED FOR SAMPLE
On-Line Yarns—Clip
100% Mako Egyptian Cotton
3.5 ounces-(
100 Grams)—182 yards-(166 cm) each skein

6(7, 8, 9, 9) skeins Main Color
1 skein Contrasting Color for trim

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 YARNS CLICK HERE  


SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES
- size 5-(3.75mm) and size 7-(4.5 mm) straight needles; or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
- sizes 3-(3.25mm), 4-(3.5mm), 5-(3.75mm) and 6(4mm) straight needles for collar
- five size 7-(4.5mm) or smaller double-pointed needles to use to hold shoulders and back neck edge or 5 stitch holders


NOTIONS

- gauge ruler
- ring markers
- individual tracking sheets for each size-only print the tracking sheet for the size you are knitting:
                                    size Xsmall - page 10
                                    size small - page 11
                                    size medium - page 12
                                    size large - page 13
                                    size Xlarge - page 14
- tapestry needle
- six buttons size - .75 inch-(20mm)


GAUGE
- 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size 7-(4.5mm) needles

 

If interested in purchasing this sample, please email me @ knitinscotts@cox.net. I will let you know if it is available. I will include the fiber content and care, exact measurements and the cost.

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women's cardigan 26 - lori


 
 

Pattern will be emailed in PDF form to you with very detailed step-by-step instructions, photos, charts, and schematics. You will receive this PDF pattern after your payment is received.

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