KNITTING PATTERN -- Beltaine Cardigan- P176
Worked from the top down in one piece. Bodice Fronts and Back are worked in garter stitch, Sleeves are worked in st st with a garter stitch cuff band. There are two versions for the Sleeves, one knitted flat and the other knitted in the round. Body of cardigan is worked in a simple knit and purl stitch.
SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
SIZES
[A] -- 3 months
[B] -- 6 months
[C] -- 12 months
[D] -- 18 months
[E] -- 2 years
YARN REQUIREMENTS
Rico Essentials Merino DK extra fine, superwash -- colour Caramel (68) 120 m/131 yards per 50gram ball.
Please note: this yarn states a DK 8ply, however I feel the yarn is closer to a Sports weight yarn.
[A] -- 3 x 50 gram balls / 145 grams / 350 metres / 380 yards
[B] -- 4 x 50 gram balls / 170 grams / 410 metres / 445 yards
[C] -- 4 x 50 gram balls / 190 grams / 455 metres / 500 yards
[D] -- 5 x 50 gram balls / 230 grams / 550 metres / 605 yards
[E] -- 6 x 50 gram balls / 260 grams / 625 metres / 680 yards
NEEDLES REQUIRED
One pair 3.5 mm (US 4) long straight needles or circular needle
One set 3.5 mm (US 4) double-pointed needles if working sleeves in the round
One pair 3. 5 mm (US 4) straight needles if working sleeves flat
OTHER MATERIALS
3 buttons
4 stitch markers
TENSION / GAUGE
24 stitches x 34 rows / rounds = 10 cm (4 in) worked in st st on
3.5 mm (US ) needles.