KNITTING PATTERN -- Elliston Cardigan- P236
This Cardigan is worked from the bottom up in one piece to underarm then split. Back and Fronts are then worked separately. There are 4 versions for the Sleeves, VERSION1, knitted in the round, or knitted flat in 1 colour worked in stocking stitch, and VERSION2 knitted in the round, or knitted flat in 2 colours working the slip stitch pattern.
SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
When working the Sleeves you can use double pointed needles, alternatively you could use the magic loop method. Stitches are picked up around Neckline and Front Bands. Bands are worked in a Twisted rib pattern, a fair isle pattern adorning the bottom hemline, and the remainder of Cardigan Fronts and Back are worked in a simple slip stitch pattern using 2 colours. I have deliberately worked the bottom band on 4 mm (US 6 : UK 8) needles as I did not want the cardigan to be pulled in at the hemline.
Skill level : intermediate
SIZES
[XS] -- Extra Small
[S] -- Small
[M] -- Medium
[L] -- Large
[XL] -- Extra Large
[XXL] -- 2x Extra Large
[XXXL] -- 3x Extra Large
[XXXXL] -- 4x Extra Large
YARN REQUIREMENTS
Swish Yarns 100% Merino Wool / 115 g / 230 m / 252 yd
COLOUR 1
[XS] -- 386 g / 770 m / 845 yds
[S] -- 429 g / 860 m / 940 yds
[M] -- 473 g / 945 m / 1035 yds
[L] -- 510 g / 1020 m / 1120 yds
[XL] -- 549 g / 1100 m / 1205 yds
[2XL] -- 586 g / 1170 m / 1285 yds
[3XL] -- 619 g / 1240 m / 1355 yds
[4XL] -- 666 g / 1330 m / 1460 yds
COLOUR 2 - VERSION1
[XS] -- 187 g / 375 m / 410 yds
[S] -- 213 g / 425 m / 465 yds
[M] -- 242 g / 485 m / 530 yds
[L] -- 267 g / 535 m / 585 yds
[XL] -- 289 g / 580 m / 635 yds
[2XL] -- 314 g / 630 m / 690 yds
[3XL] -- 337 g / 675 m / 740 yds
[4XL] -- 358 g / 715 m / 785 yds
COLOUR 2 - IF WORKING VERSION2 FOR SLEEVES
[XS] -- 267 g / 535 m / 585 yds
[S] -- 301 g / 600 m / 660 yds
[M] -- 336 g / 670 m / 735 yds
[L] -- 366 g / 730 m / 800 yds
[XL] -- 395 g / 790 m / 865 yds
[2XL] -- 434 g / 850 m / 930 yds
[3XL] -- 449 g / 900 m / 985 yds
[4XL] -- 484 g / 970 m / 1060 yds
NEEDLES REQUIRED
One each 3.75 mm (US 5 : UK 9) and 4 mm (US 6 : UK 8) circular needles 80 cm [32 in].
1 pair each 3.75 mm (US 5 : UK 9) and 4 mm (US 6 : UK 8) knitting needles.
One set each 3.75 mm (US 5 :
UK 9) and 4 mm (US 6 : UK 8) double pointed needles if working sleeves in the round.
Or needle size to obtain gauge
OTHER MATERIALS
Stitch holder
Sewing needle
6 x buttons 2.5 cm [1 in] diameter
Stitch Markers or spare thread to place stitches on hold.
TENSION
22 sts / 26 rows = 10 cm, (4 in) using 4 mm (US 6 : UK 8) needles worked in stocking stitch.