Colorwork and Garter Rib Cardigan by Deborah Newton

Colorwork and Garter Rib Cardigan

Knitting
June 2023
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in garter rib pattern
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1314 - 3504 yards (1202 - 3204 m)
Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
English
This pattern is available for free.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL), to fit bust 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)”

Materials:
Cascade Yarns® Elysian;
60% Superwash Merino Wool / 40% Acrylic; 100 g (3.5 oz) / 219 yds (200 m)
5 (6, 7, 9, 11, 12) skeins Color #73 Hemp, Main color (MC)
1 (2, 2, 3, 4, 4) skeins Color #69 Plum Heather, Contrasting color (CC)
Size US 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needle, 24” long, or size to obtain gauge.
Size US 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needle, 24” long, or size to obtain gauge.
Extra circular needle for holder, size 6 or 7, 24” long.
Yarn needle
5 buttons, 1.25” wide
Finished Measurements:
Finished bust measurement, buttoned: 38 (42, 46, 50, 56, 60)”
Length, from shoulder: 26.5 (27, 27.5, 28, 28.5, 29)”
Sleeve width at upper arm: 17 (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)”

Gauge:
20 sts x 28 rows = 4” (10 cm), blocked, in Garter Rib Pattern using size 7 needle.
20 sts x 22 rows = 4” (10 cm), blocked, in Colorwork Chart using size 8 needle.