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This shawl collar cardigan is very dramatic with dolman sleeves that are fitted  from the wrist to below the elbow and then become very full. Knit in Lang yarn Collection in super soft and beautiful Lanalux. This extra fine merino yarn is combined with fancy components for just the right amount of sparkle.

 

 

SKILL LEVELS FOR KNITTING

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  Beginner
Projects for first-time knitters using basic knit and purl stitches. Minimal shaping.

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  Easy
Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.

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  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.

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  Experienced
Projects using advanced techniques and stitches, such as short rows, fair isle, more intricate intarsia, cables, lace patterns and numerous color changes.

 

     

YARN:  Lang Collection - Lanalux
           40% merino extrafine, 28% polyamid/nylon, 32% polyester
           50 grams - approximately 93 yards
      
GAUGE: 17 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on size 10 needles;
              or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
     
NEEDLES: size 10
      
NOTIONS: tapestry needle
      
CARE: hand wash - lay flat to dry; 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
42
45
48
51
55
LENGTH FROM SHOULDER
21
23
24
24.5
25
SLEEVE LENGTH FROM SHOULDER
20
22
22
22
23

 

BALLS REQUIRED
11
12
13
14
16

 

    
 
 

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