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Designed by
The Fibre Co. Team
Long Cardigan Pattern
A flared shape in this cardigan is created using short row shaping for a flowing shape that’s flattering and easy to wear. This bottom up cardigan includes classic raglan shaping for fit and three-quarter sleeves, making it a truly versatile layering piece. A simple 3 stitch cable is used...
Skill level
Advanced beginner
For those who have mastered basic knitting techniques and are ready to expand their skills. Patterns may introduce slightly more complex techniques and patterns, such as shaping, increasing, decreasing or working multiple colors or easy lace patterns. The yarn weight may vary, and the patterns might introduce working with double-pointed needles or circular needles. Patterns will help knitters gain confidence and experience with new techniques while still working within a manageable level of difficulty.
Description
A flared shape in this cardigan is created using short row shaping for a flowing shape that’s flattering and easy to wear. This bottom up cardigan includes classic raglan shaping for fit and three-quarter sleeves, making it a truly versatile layering piece. A simple 3 stitch cable is used to create fluidity and movement in the garment.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering (60% merino wool, 30% masham wool, 10% mohair; 300 m (328 yd) per 100 g hank) in Catbells – 5 [6: 6: 7: 7: 8] hanks
Gauge:
29 sts and 40 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st using 3mm (US 2.5) needles.
Sizes and measurements:
Bust: 90 [100: 110: 121: 130: 140] cm (36 [40: 44: 48.5: 52: 56] in)
Length (from back neck to hem): 57 [59.5: 62: 63.5: 66: 68.5] cm (22.75 [23.75: 24.75: 25.25: 26.25: 27.5] in)
Sleeve seam: 31 [32: 32: 33: 33: 34] cm (12.25 [12.5: 12.5: 13: 13: 13.25] in)
Pattern format:
This knitting pattern comes as a PDF file, which will be downloadable via a link that will be emailed to you after purchase.
Needles and notions required:
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3mm (US 2.5) needles
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2.25mm (US 1) circular needle
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3mm (US 2.5) circular needle
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Cable needle (optional)