KNITTING PATTERN -- Gael Cardigan - P235
A sweet little cardigan worked from the top down with a beautiful, yet simple detailing running down the raglan and a beautiful textured pattern on the cuffs and hemline.
This pictured garments was worked up in cotton, however can be knitted in any yarn as long as you achieve the same gauge as per the pattern.
SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
Test knitters comments ‘Enjoyable knit and pretty little cardigan, I like the raglan shaping!’
SIZES
[A] -- 0-3 months
[B] -- 6-9 months
[C] -- 12-18 months
[E] -- 2 years
[F] -- 4 years
[G] -- 6 years
YARN REQUIREMENTS
DK, 8 ply, Cotton 485 m / 530 yds per 200 gram ball.
[A] -- 115 grams -- 280 metres -- 305 yards
[B] -- 165 grams -- 400 metres -- 435 yards
[C] -- 200 grams -- 485 metres -- 530 yards
[D] -- 220 grams -- 535 metres -- 585 yards
[E] -- 225 grams -- 665 metres -- 730 yards
[F] -- 325 grams -- 790 metres -- 860 yards
NEEDLES REQUIRED
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles, 40 cm (16 in) and 60 cm (24 in) long.
One set of double pointed 3.5 mm (US 4) 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
4 [5 : 5 : 6 : 6 : 7] buttons
TENSION / GAUGE
22 sts x 28 rounds = 10 cm (4 in) worked in stocking stitch on 3.5 mm (US 4) needles.