Wildflowers Cardigan
Cables and a little texture make this open-front cardigan. The easy-going fit and simple top-down construction are made perfect with this squishy sport weight yarn. Lovely ribbed collar and cuffs make this extra special.
Wildflowers Cardigan is the perfect transitional piece to keep you warm during the crisp autumn mornings! The easy-going fit and simple top-down construction are made perfect with this squishy sport weight yarn. Lovely ribbed collar and cuffs make this yarn sing!
MATERIALS
Yarn: 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins of Rose Sport by Primrose Yarn Co. (100% Superwash Merino; 325 yards (297 meters) / 100g). Approx. 1400 (1530, 1660, 1800, 1940, 2080) yards (1280 (1400, 1520, 1645, 1775, 1900) meters) of Sport weight yarn. The sample was knit in colorway Springbrook and in size medium.
Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 2½ (3 mm) circular needles, 32” (80 cm) long or longer, and dpns in same size sizes if not using magic loop method for small circumference knitting.
SIZING
Finished back width: 18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28)” (45 (50, 55, 60, 65, 70) cm).
Finished chest circumference with over-lapping front bands: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)” (90 (100, 110, 120, 130, 140) cm). Choose a size with approx. 2-4” 5-10 cm of positive ease.
GAUGE
26 stitches and 34 rows = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette stitch using larger needles, after blocking.
32 stitches and 34 rows = 4” 10 cm in cable pattern using larger needles, after blocking.
