Designed by Renée Callahan

Kaizen Pattern

Kaizen is a Japanese word for ‘continuous improvement’. It features a traditional cardigan shape, with four pockets and a garter stitch collar and pocket flaps.

Yarn:

The Fibre Co. Acadia in shade Sea Lavender – 8(8, 8, 9, 9, 10)(10, 11, 11, 12, 12)...


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Description

Kaizen is a Japanese word for ‘continuous improvement’. It features a traditional cardigan shape, with four pockets and a garter stitch collar and pocket flaps.

Yarn:

The Fibre Co. Acadia in shade Sea Lavender – 8(8, 8, 9, 9, 10)(10, 11, 11, 12, 12) hanks.

Gauge:

21 sts x 31 rows = 10cm (4 in) in St st blocked.

Sizes and measurements:

Body circumference (‘A’ in schematic): 79.5 (83, 89, 92.5, 96.5, 102)(110 114.5, 120, 125.5, 129.5)cm or 31.25 (32.75, 35, 36.5, 38, 40.25)(43.5, 45, 47.25, 49.5, 51) in

Needles and notions required:

  • 3.75mm (US 5) in a length to accommodate the chest stitches

  • 3.5mm (US 4) in a length to accommodate the chest stitches

  • 3.75mm (US 5) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round

  • 3.5mm (US 4) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round

  • 4 stitch markers

  • Waste yarn

  • Darning needle

  • 9 x 19mm (0.75 in) buttons

Skill level: