5383 Cardigan and Sweater by King Cole Ltd

5383 Cardigan and Sweater

Knitting
December 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch using 3.25mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension.
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1748 - 2185 yards (1598 - 1998 m)
These patterns are available in 5 women's chest sizes between 28/30" - 44/46" chest. See sizing information below for more details.
English
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This pattern provides instructions for a Cardigan and Sweater, knitted in King Cole Drifter 4ply yarn.

Gauge:
28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm (4“) over stocking stitch using 3.25mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension.

30 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm (4“) over textured patterns using 3.25mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension.

Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

Sizing Information:
To fit chest:
(Size 1: 71/76cm / 28/30”), (Size 2: 81/86cm / 32/34”), (Size 3: 91/97cm/ 36/38”), (Size 4: 102/107cm / 40/42”), (Size 5: 112/117cm / 44/46”).

Materials needed
Yarn used:
King Cole Drifter 4ply - 100g balls.
437yrds/400m
Shades: Cornflower (4241) and Bluebell (4235).

Cardigan - Shade Cornflower:
(Size 1: 4 balls yarn), (Size 2: 4 balls yarn), (Size 3: 4 balls yarn), (Size 4: 5 balls yarn), (Size 5: 5 balls yarn).

Sweater - Shade Bluebell:
(Size 1: 4 balls yarn), (Size 2: 4 balls yarn), (Size 3: 4 balls yarn), (Size 4: 5 balls yarn), (Size 5: 5 balls yarn).

What you will need:
1x 2.75mm (UK12 - US2) Circular knitting needle.
Stitch holders.
6 Buttons for the Cardigan