CORNFLOWER CARDIGAN
Amanda Bell
Punchy
colors update traditional stranded colorwork in this cozy cardigan. Pockets and
a deep V neck make a classic piece modern. Sweater is knit in the round and
steeked.
Finished
Size 35¼ (38¼, 41, 44¾, 47¾, 52)" bust circumference, buttoned.
Cardigan shown measures 35¼", modeled with slight ease.
Yarn
SMC Select Extra Soft Merino (100% superwash merino wool; 142 yd
[130 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #05191 beige marl (MC), 9 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) balls;
#05187 turquoise (CC1), 1 ball; #05127 cayenne (CC2), 1 ball; #05151 indigo
(CC3), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2) ball(s); #05122 tomato (CC4), 1 ball. Yarn distributed
by Westminster Fibers.
Needles
Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir), 40" cir, and set of
double-pointed (dpn). Size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir and set of dpn (see Notes).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; eight 7⁄8"
buttons; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook or sewing machine to secure steeks.
Gauge
22 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 22 sts and
25 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.
