8506B Cardigan by Nanna Elton

8506B Cardigan

Knitting
January 1997
Sport (12 wpi) ?
26 stitches = 4 inches
in textured pattern as set
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1938 - 2394 yards (1772 - 2189 m)
Four sizes 109-122cm (42¾-48 inches)
English Norwegian

Loose fitting woman’s cardigan with cable ribbing at bottom, cuffs and for collar and allover honeycomb patterning. Garter stitch button bands are knit as part of the body.

Pattern reflects oversize style of publication date. Choose size based on measurement and desired ease.

Yardage is based on full balls of Kolibri. Actual usage will be somewhat less.

Six buttons are required.

Cable patterns are charted with explanation. Row by row instruction is not provided.

A schematic is included.

Errata: A separate page of errata dated 10/28/97 is provided for the English edition. It corrects the instructions for the front neck opening as follows:

Change “C of the first 11 sts of R(6 button placket sts plus 5 more)” to “C off the first 12 stitches or R (6 button placket sts plus 6 more)