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Chunky Fair Isle Cardigan

by Kim Hargreaves

Published in

Rowan 8

Craft

Knitting

Category

Sweater → Cardigan

Published

August 1990

Yarns suggested

Rowan Fox Tweed Chunky

Rowan Designer DK Wool

Rowan Kaffe Fassett Kid Silk

Yarn weight

Bulky / 12 ply (7 wpi)

Gauge

14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in pattern using 6.5mm (US 10.5) needles

Needle size

US 9 - 5.5 mm

US 10½ - 6.5 mm

Yardage

2453 - 2688 yards (2243 - 2458 m)

Sizes available

S, M, L (actual measurement around bust 50", 52.5" and 54.5

Generously sized long sleeved fair-isle chunky cardigan with set in pockets at the front. Border pattern at cuffs and hem in bright contrast colours, all-over pattern in two muted colours.

Yarn Requirements:

8(8)(9) skeins, 880(880)(990) yards Chunky Fox Tweed in 872 (Loch)
2 skeins, 250 yards Designer DK in 652 (Violet) for all sizes
9(9)(10) skeins, 1125(1125)(1250) yards Designer DK in 655 (Cedar)
1 skein, 125 yards Designer DK in 672 (Petrol) for all sizes
1 skein, 73 yards Kid Silk in 993 (Crushed Berry) for all sizes

Three strands held of all yarns except Chunky Fox Tweed