Unchained Melody Cardigan
“Captivated by the garden gate, swirls of wrought iron lead me to the beauty beyond.”
Hand knitting pattern for a cardigan that is knit in the round, bottom-up and steeked. finished off with a button band and top-down sleeves Colourwork motif is charted Instructions come with a-line shaping and straight body instructions. Best knit in 100 wool for steeking.
Sizes: Adult XS, S, M, L1, L2
Sample modelled XS with recommended ease of + 2” and A-line shaping If you would like a more relaxed look, aim for 4” of ease.
Finished Measurements: Bust 34 (38, 43, 46, 49)“ / 86.5 (96.5, 109, 117, 124.5) cm
Hips with A-line Shaping 35.5 (39.5, 44.25, 47.5, 50.5)” / 90 (100, 112.5, 120.5, 128.5) cm
Circular Yoke 6.5 (6.5, 6.5, 7.5, 7.5)“ / 16.5 (16.5, 16.5, 19, 19) cm
Hem to U/A 16” / 40.5 cm, easily adjustable
Yarn: 950 (1110, 1220, 1330, 1440) yds / 868.5 (1015, 1115.5, 1216, 1317) m DK or Light Worsted yarn thatachieves gauge. Divided as follows, MC - 900 (1050, 1150, 1250, 1350) yds / 823 (960, 1051.5, 1143, 1234.5)m, CC - 50 (60, 70, 80, 90) yds / 46 (55, 64, 73, 82) m. Sample knit in Cascade 220 (100% wool), in MC -Cordovan, CC - River Rock
Needle Size: US 6 (4 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles to hold large number of stitches, or size required to obtain gauge; Set of 5 US 4 (3.5 mm) & US 6 (4 mm) dpns
Notions: Tapestry needle, 2 - 11 stitch markers, 2 stitch holders or waste yarn
Gauge: 20 sts x 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch, on larger needles, wet blocked. Take the time to
calculate your gauge to avoid disappointment.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Skills Needed for this pattern
Swatching- to obtain gauge
Knitting in the round
Steeking
Picking up stitches
Binding off
Casting on
k- knit
k2tog - knit 2 sts together
p - purl
ssk - slip, slip, knit these 2 sts together
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