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Cardigan Knitting Pattern
A year-round workhorse, it will be the cardigan you grab whether you are dressing up for an evening out or hanging out with friends at the coffee shop.
Cables and Lace Cardigan - Skill Builder
An original design by Gwen Bortner, using a lucious hand dyed silk and wool yarn
called Serendipity. This cardigan pattern knit in light weight yarn is the perfect addition to any wardrobe. The optional buttonholes are hidden in the cable twist,
adding to the custom look of this handsome, yet classic, cardigan pattern.
The mix of a simple cable pattern paired with a simple lace pattern results in a complex looking fabric, but no one needs to know the secret. This cardigan pattern assumes you know the basics but offers full-color diagrams on the skills listed below.
SKills Required:
- Cast On, Bind Off, Knit and Purl
- Simple Knit & Purl combinations
- Simple Cable patterns
- Basic Seaming
Skills Covered:
- Simple Increase and Decreases
- Creative Button Holes
- Maintaining a Pattern Stitch
- Creating a Continuous Button Band and Collar
- 3-needle Bind Off
Supplies / Materials:
- 1060 (1260, 1430, 1700, 1850) yds-DK Weight (CYCA #4)
- 5.0 mm (US #8) Circular Needle (24"- 29")
- Cable Needle or DPN
- Markers
- 4 buttons
- Tapestry needle
Finished bust measurements include:
38", 40", 42", 47" or 51"
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