Patterns : #4 – Medium, Cardigan, seamless

Gilded Cardigan

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:48:47 GMT

GILDED CARDIGAN

Carolyn Noyes

A glittery yarn is carried along in the yoke only for a subtly sparkling cardigan. Sweater is knit in one piece from the top down.

Finished Size 34½ (38½, 42½, 47, 51)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34½", modeled with slight ease.

Yarn S. Charles Collezione Tivoli (52% silk, 48% kid mohair; 109 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #N20 red tourmaline (MC), 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) balls.

S. Charles Collezione Celine (60% viscose, 40% sinflex polyester metallic; 163 yd [150 m]/¾ oz [20 g]): #4 rose gold (CC), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 36" circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 36" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook; two ½" buttons.

Gauge 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st with MC on larger needle.

Tucked-Buttonband Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:25:08 GMT

Tucked-Buttonband Cardigan
KYOKO NAKAYOSHI

Inspired by traditional Chinese garments, this jacket is finished with a high neck and a unique tucked buttonband. Piece is knit flat from the bottom up in one piece.

FINISHED SIZE 341⁄2 (39, 431⁄2, 48, 511⁄2)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 341⁄2".
YARN Fyberspates Scrumptious Aran (55% merino, 45% silk; 180 yd [165 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #403 water, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins. Yarn distributed by Lantern Moon.
NEEDLES Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; thin waste yarn; three 11⁄8" buttons; one 5⁄8" button.
GAUGE 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st.

Fabled Cardigan

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:43:38 GMT

Fabled Cardigan
Terri Kruse

This raglan-sleeved cardigan is knit top-down and in the round. All-over cables spice up the body section and create their own border.

Finished Size 25 (27½, 30½, 33)" chest circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 27½".
Yarn Berroco Vintage Chunky (50% acrylic, 40% wool, 10% nylon; 130 yd [120 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #6192 chana dal, 4 (5, 6, 8) skeins.
Needles Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 10 (6 mm): 29" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; 3 (3, 4, 4) ¾" buttons.
Gauge 15 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in cable pattern on larger needles.