KNITTING PATTERN --Everly Cardigan - P234
This cardigan is knitted top down, sleeves are knitted in the round, so no seaming required. A simple modern style that is a great introduction to stranded colourwork.
This cardigan is knitted top down, sleeves are knitted in the round, so no seaming required. A simple modern style that is a great introduction to stranded colourwork.
This cardigan is knitted top down, sleeves are knitted in the round, so no seaming required. A simple modern style that is a great introduction to stranded colourwork.
SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
This pattern works best when you use a multi-coloured yarn for the Contrast colour, it helps to make the pattern pop.
CHILDREN SIZES
[A] -- 0-3 months
[B] -- 6-9 months
[C] -- 12-18 months
[D] -- 2 years
[E] -- 4 years
[F] -- 6 years
YARN REQUIREMENTS
Main colour - Bellvue Park Wool Hand Dyed 8 Ply (colour - Galvanised Iron), 100% super fine Merino wool . Approx 238 m / 260 yards per 100g hank.
Contrast colour - Blackwattle - Blue Gum DK, 8 ply, (colour Ironbark) 55% super washed Blue Faced Leicester / 45% silk. Approx 212 m / 231 yards per 100 gram hank.
MAIN COLOUR
[A] -- 105 g / 250 m / 275 yd
[B] -- 140 g / 335 m / 365 yd
[C] -- 155 g / 370 m / 405 yd
[D] -- 170 g / 405 m / 440 yd
[E] -- 195 g / 465 m / 505 yd
[F] -- 230 g / 545 m / 600 yd
CONTRAST COLOUR
[A] -- 40 g/ 85 m / 95 yd
[B] -- 50 g/ 105 m / 115 yd
[C] -- 60 g/ 125 m / 140 yd
[D] -- 65 g/ 140 m / 150 yd
[E] -- 75 g/ 160 m / 175 yd
[F] -- 90 g/ 190 m / 210 yd
NEEDLES REQUIRED
4 mm (US 6 : UK 8) circular needles, 40 cm (16 in) and 60 cm (24 in) long.
One set of double pointed 4 mm (US 6 : UK 8) needles, or size needle to obtain tension.
If preferred when knitting the sleeves you could work the Magic Loop method.
OTHER MATERIALS
6 stitch markers
Darning needle to sew in ends
5 [6 : 6 : 7 : 7 : 8] buttons
TENSION
22 sts x 30 rows / rounds = 10 cm (4 in) worked in stocking stitch on 4 mm (US 6 : UK 8) needles.