KNITTING PATTERN -- Silvela Cardigan - P239
Cardigan is worked from the bottom up, to the underarms then split for Fronts and Back which are worked separately. Cardigan has 2 versions, Version 1 with a double decorative border running down the Front, and Version 2 has a single decorative border running down the Front and also has the decorative border along the hemline. Sleeves are worked separately for Option 1, or worked in the round by picking up stitches around the armhole opening for Option 2. You will pick up stitches around neckline.
Cardigan is worked from the bottom up, to the underarms then split for Fronts and Back which are worked separately. Cardigan has 2 versions, Version 1 with a double decorative border running down the Front, and Version 2 has a single decorative border running down the Front and also has the decorative border along the hemline. Sleeves are worked separately for Option 1, or worked in the round by picking up stitches around the armhole opening for Option 2. You will pick up stitches around neckline.
Cardigan is worked from the bottom up, to the underarms then split for Fronts and Back which are worked separately. Cardigan has 2 versions, Version 1 with a double decorative border running down the Front, and Version 2 has a single decorative border running down the Front and also has the decorative border along the hemline. Sleeves are worked separately for Option 1, or worked in the round by picking up stitches around the armhole opening for Option 2. You will pick up stitches around neckline.
SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
There is an option for joining the shoulder seams by working the 3 needle bind off, or alternatively you can sew the seams at the shoulder.
SIZES
[A] -- 0-3 months
[B] -- 3-6 months
[C] -- 6 months to 1 year
[D] -- 2 years
[E] -- 4 years
[F] -- 6 years
[G] -- 8 years
YARN REQUIRED
4 ply Swish Yarn 100% Australian Merino 50 gram / 175m / 192 yd.
YARN REQUIREMENTS – COLLAR
[A] -- 105 grams / 370 metres / 405 yards
[B] -- 123 grams / 430 metres / 470 yards
[C] -- 138 grams / 485 metres / 530 yards
[D] -- 163 grams / 570 metres / 625 yards
[E] -- 191 grams / 670 metres / 735 yards
[F] -- 229 grams / 800 metres / 880 yards
[G] -- 259 grams / 905 metres / 995 yards
YARN REQUIREMENTS – NO COLLAR
[A] -- 99 grams / 345 metres / 380 yards
[B] -- 117 grams / 410 metres / 450 yards
[C] -- 131 grams / 460 metres / 505 yards
[D] -- 156 grams / 545 metres / 600 yards
[E] -- 185 grams / 650 metres / 710 yards
[F] -- 221 grams / 775 metres / 850 yards
[G] -- 252 grams / 880 metres / 970 yards
NEEDLES REQUIRED
3.5 mm (US 4) circular or extra-long straight needles.
3.5 mm (US 4) straight needles if working sleeves flat.
3.5 mm (US 4) double pointed needles if working sleeves in the round.
OTHER MATERIALS
5 [5 : 5 : 6 : 6 : 6 : 6] buttons
TENSION / GAUGE
26 sts x 32 rows = 10 cm (4 in) worked in stocking stitch on 3.5 (US 4) mm needles.