This is a beautifully printed knitting pattern
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The Douglas Cardi is a grandpa-style cardigan complete with stripes, big pockets, and a relaxed fit. This sweater is knit from the bottom up with afterthought pockets and a sewn on button band.
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Yarn:
Meterage:
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fibre content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.
DK Weight (100 g/250 m) in 5 colours
Yarn A: 288 (311, 334, 343, 361)(375, 393, 400, 415) m
Yarn B: 210 (239, 276, 289, 328)(340, 379, 388, 411) m
Yarns C & D/each: 185 (212, 244, 250, 290)(301, 336, 343, 364) m
Yarn E: 242 (276, 318, 333, 378)(393, 438, 448, 474) m
Size: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished Bust Circumference:
117 (127, 137, 142, 152.5)(157.5, 167.5, 172.5, 183) cm
Recommended ease is positive 40.5 -25.5 cm; sample is shown in Size 2 on a 89 cm bust with 38 cm positive ease.
Needles:
Main Fabric: US 7/4.5 mm – 80 cm to 100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs), plus a spare for the 3-needle bind off.
Ribbing: US 5/3.75 mm - 80 cm to 100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)
Sleeve: US 8/5 mm – preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs). (Optional - if necessary to retain gauge.)
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.
Notions: 5 x 25 mm buttons, stitch markers (2 fixed, 1 clippable), row counter (recommended), scissors, smooth waste yarn for Afterthought pockets and lifelines.
Gauge: 18 sts & 26 rows = 10 cm on larger needles in stockinette
Level: Intermediate - skilled
This is a printed knitting pattern.