#31 Long Argyle Cardigan by Adrienne Vittadini

#31 Long Argyle Cardigan

Knitting
August 1986
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
2414 - 2698 yards (2207 - 2467 m)
32, 34, 36, 38
English

Oversized argyle pattern cardigan with drop shoulders, v-neck, and pockets, by Adrienne Vittadini.

From Vogue Knitting, Fall/Winter 1986:
“A decisive drama in color and pattern. The lithe body line and unstudied air … New argyle attitude. A symphony of color in a field of diamonds.”

Sizes
To fit 32 (34,36,38)“/81 (86,91,96)cm bust

Finished knitted measurements
Bust at underarm (buttoned): 42 (44,46, 48)“/105 (109,114,119)cm
Length: 27.5 (28.5, 29.5, 30.5)”/68.5 (71,74,76.5)cm
Sleeve width at upper arm: 19 (20,21,22)“/48 (50,52,54)cm

Materials
8 (8,9,9) 1.75oz/50g balls (each approx 142 yd/130) of Busse Softino in color #8876 brown (MC)
3 (3,3,4) balls each in color #4894 fuchsia (A) and #5854 blue (B)
2 balls each in color #6898 green (C) and #5856 purple (D)
1 ball each in color #8864 gold (E) and #7877 black (F)

One pair each size 6 and 8 (4mm and 5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GIVEN GAUGE
One size 6(4mm) circular needle, 36”(90cm) long
Five 0.75”/20mm buttons
Stitch holders and stitch markers
Bobbins
Shoulder pads (optional)