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Merle Cardigan Kit
This rustic drop-shoulder cardigan is an absolutely classic, cozy wardrobe staple. Inspired by a love for old books and spending hours reading in great libraries, designer Natalie Bullock has added decorative flower bobbles on the sleeves and a faux shoulder seam to create a uniquely captivating piece.
The Merle Cardigan...
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Skill level
Intermediate
Intermediate knitting patterns are aimed at knitters who have a solid understanding of fundamental techniques and are ready for more challenging patterns. Knitters at this level are expected to be comfortable reading patterns, working with a variety of needle types, and executing more advanced techniques such as cables, lace work, detailed construction methods or intarsia. These patterns require reading complex charts or instructions, offering knitters the chance to refine their skills and explore creative, sophisticated designs.
Description
This rustic drop-shoulder cardigan is an absolutely classic, cozy wardrobe staple. Inspired by a love for old books and spending hours reading in great libraries, designer Natalie Bullock has added decorative flower bobbles on the sleeves and a faux shoulder seam to create a uniquely captivating piece.
The Merle Cardigan is worked flat bottom up, and once the lower body is done, the right front, left front, and back stitches are divided and worked separately. You can choose to either pick up stitches along the armhole and knit them flat attached to the garment, or cast on the right amount of sleeve stitches, knit them flat and then seam them to the body later. This is a good option if you find picking up stitches and working them flat attached to the body too finicky!
Knitted in Acadia makes all the special details stand out, and has lovely drape, flecks of varying color, and a wonderfully soft and silky feel. Wrap yourself in Merle Cardigan and indulge in your favorite novel.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Acadia (60% Merino wool, 20% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 133 m (145 yd) per 50 g hank) in shade Moraine – 9 (10, 10, 11, 12) (13, 14, 15, 16) hanks.
Colors:
The photographs show the cardigan in the shade Moraine.
Sizes and measurements:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished chest circumference: 95 (105, 116, 126, 136) (146, 156, 166, 177) cm [37.5 (41.5, 45.5, 49.5, 53.5) (57.5, 61.5, 65.5, 69.5) in]
Finished body length (from underarm to hem): 30.5 cm (12 in)
Photographs show the model wearing size 3 with 19 cm (7.5 in) of positive ease.
Notes:
Kit contains:
Needles and notions required:
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3.25mm (US 3) 80–100 cm (32–40 in) circular needle
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3.75mm (US 5) 80–100 cm (32–40 in) circular needle
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Removable stitch markers
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Stitch holders or waste yarn
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Embroidery needle
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4 x 27mm (1 in) buttons
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Blocking mats
Skill level:
Techniques used:
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Knitting flat Reading a chart Cable cast on One-row buttonhole method Seaming 3-needle cast off 5 st bobble from 3 rows below