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A funky oversized; dropped shoulder cardigan with longer fronts that come to points. The neckline, cuffs, fronts, lower edge and breast pocket are knit with contrasting color. The cardigan is knit in Jo Sharp Silk Aran Tweed. Sample is knit in Heather #128, the trim is Wintergrass #115.

 

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: Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed     GAUGE: 17 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches on size 10 needles in stockinette stitch;              or needles to obtain the correct gauge     NEEDLES: size 8 and size 10     YARDS: 104     GRAMS: 50     CONTENT: 85% wool, 10% silk, 5% cashmere     CARE: gentle hand wash - dry flat in shade            do not tumble dry - do not 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	ONE SIZE FITS MOST
CHEST	52
LENGTH FROM SHOULDER - BACK	17
LENGTH FROM SHOULDER -                              FRONT TO EDGE OF POINT	22
SLEEVE LENGTH FROM DROP	16

BALLS REQUIRED - MAIN COLOR	10
BALLS REQUIRED - CONTRASTING COLOR	1