#11 V-Neck Cardigan by Elena Malo

#11 V-Neck Cardigan

Knitting
November 2006
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
6.0 mm (J)
960 - 1320 yards (878 - 1207 m)
Bust 40 (42, 46, 50)"/101.5 (106.5, 117, 127)cm
English

Pattern description from Knit Simple Magazine, Holiday 2006: “Elementary needlework - garter stitch with ribbing at the edges - is all the skill you’ll need to knit this woolly V-neck wonder, tapered by slight side-seam shaping.”

Knit Tip: “For more formal styling, omit the buttons and knit a garter-stitch belt.”

Materials:

  • Bouclé Mohair by Be Sweet, 1¾oz/50g balls, each approx 120yd/109m (mohair)
  • 8 (9, 10, 11) balls in #10A wheat
  • One pair sizes 10½ (6.5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
  • Size J-10 (6mm) crochet hook
  • Four 7/8” / 22mm buttons

Measurements:

  • Small (Medium, Large, X-Large)
  • Bust 40 (42, 46, 50)“/101.5 (106.5, 117, 127)cm
  • Length 29 (29½, 29½, 30)“/73.5 (75, 75, 76) cm
  • Upper arm 12 (13, 14, 15)“/30.5 (33, 35.5, 38) cm

Gauge: 10 sts to 3”/7.5cm and 24 rows to 4”/10cm over garter st using size 10½ (6.5mm) needles. Take time to check the gauge.