KNITTING PATTERN -- Doireann Cardigan - P230
This cardigan is both practical and classical and would be suitable for everyday wear. Pattern is worked in stocking stitch and a Criss cross pattern around the sleeves and hemline, from the bottom up, then divided for Front and Back, which are worked separately. Sleeves are worked separately. Seaming is required. Pattern has been tech edited and test knitted.
SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
A BIG thank you to the test knitters for your sterling efforts which are greatly appreciated.
SIZES
[A] -- 0-6 months
[B] -- 2 years
[C] -- 3-4 years
[E] -- 5-6 years
[F] -- 7-8 years
YARN REQUIREMENTS
Laines du Nord Eco Baby Luxury Line (4 ply) Colour 5, 175 m / 191 yds per 50 gram ball, plus a small amount of contrasting yarn.
Please note: If not using the specified yarn you may need to increase the quantities.
Main Colour (MC)
[A] -- MC - 105g / 370m / 400yd
[B] -- MC - 120g / 420m / 460yd
[C] -- MC - 135g / 475m / 515yd
[D] -- MC - 165g / 580m / 630yd
[E] -- MC - 205g / 720m / 785yd
[F] -- MC - 230g / 805m / 880yd
Contrast Colour (CC)
[A] -- 5 g, 20m/yd
[B] -- 5 g, 20m/yd
[C] -- 5 g, 20m/yd
[D] -- 5 g, 20m/yd
[E] -- 5 g, 20m/yd
[F] -- 5 g, 20m/yd
NEEDLES REQUIRED
3.5 (US 4) mm circular or extra long straight needles.
OTHER MATERIALS
5 [5 : 5 : 6 : 6 : 6] buttons
TENSION / GAUGE
24 sts x 32 rows = 10 cm (4 in) worked in stocking stitch on 3.5 (US 4) mm needles.