Basics Cardigan
YARN
• 8, 9, 10, 10, 11 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Merino Angora Silk 8ply Main colour M-0005 red
• 2 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Merino Angora Silk 8ply Contrast colour 1 C1-0002 burgundy
• 2 balls 50gm Cleckheaton 8ply Merino Angora Silk Contrast colour 2 C2-0007 ochre
• plain yarn for sewing seams
NEEDLES AND TOOLS
• 3.25mm knitting needles
• 4.00mm knitting needles
• 3.25mm circular knitting needle
• 2 stitch-holders
• wool sewing needle
• 5 buttons
MEASUREMENTS
Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
To fit bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cm
Finished fit: 84, 94, 104, 114, 124cm
Garment length: 59, 60, 61, 62, 63cm
Sleeve length: 46cm
TENSION
22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm.
GETTING STARTED
Note: We recommend washing your handknit prior to wear to enhance the natural softness and texture. See ball band for care instructions.
WORKING PATTERN BACK
Using 3.25mm needles and M, cast on 94 (106, 114, 126, 138) sts.
Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end.
Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end.
Rep last 2 rows 10 times,
