Australian Knitting

Classic Lines Cardigan

YARN

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 hanks 50gm

Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud main colour Smoke Heather 23496

1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2 hanks 50gm Knit

Picks Alpaca Cloud contrast colour Algernon 26781

NEEDLES AND TOOLS

3.75mm circular needle 80cm or longer

Wool sewing needle

Stitch markers

Sewing needle

Sewing thread

MEASUREMENTS

Finished fit chest 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56) inches

Or81.2, 91.4, 101.6, 111.7, 121.9, 132, 142.2cm

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

M1L (Make 1 Left-leaning stitch): PU the bar between st just worked and next st and place on needle as a regular stitch; knit through the back loop.

M1R (Make 1 Right-leaning stitch): PU the bar between st just worked and next st and place on needle backwards (incorrect stitch mount). Knit through the front loop.

TENSION

25 sts by 30 rows in St st on 3.75mm needles with yarn held double to 10cm

GETTING STARTED CLASSIC LINES CARDIGAN

Notes: This cardigan is worked holding two strands of Alpaca Cloud throughout. The subtle stripes come from adding a third strand every sixth row.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Australian Knitting

Australian Knitting5 min read
Fashion Trends
Although on the catwalks the usual creative and some outrageous styles abound – many designers have gone for practicality, comfortable materials and creative detail giving each garment a timeless look. Fashion this season features very comfortable kn
Australian Knitting4 min read
Lace Sweater
6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10 balls 50gm Merino/Silk DK 8ply in shade #58 3.75mm knitting needles4.00mm knitting needlesStitch holdersMarkers To fit bust: 81-86, 86-91, 91-99, 99-107, 107-114, 117-122cmFinished fit: 86, 93, 99, 108, 115, , 122cmGarment lengt
Australian Knitting2 min read
Crochet Shawl
Version 1 • 3 balls 50g Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette Col A in shade Musk #775 • 3 balls 50g Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre, Col B in shade Cork # 860 • 1 ball 25g Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Infusion Kid Mohair Col C in shade Earl Grey # 615 Version 2

Related