Easy-Knit Cardigan by Workbasket Magazine

Easy-Knit Cardigan

Knitting
May 1965
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
US 10 - 6.0 mm
576 - 768 yards (527 - 702 m)
38 (42, 46) inches
English

This sweater was designed for beginners in knitting. It is worked in simple garter and stockinette stitch throughout. Directions are given for small size (32-34) with changes in parentheses for medium (36-38) and large (40-42).

To make this design 6 (6, 8) two-ounce skeins Spinnerin Alpine, one pair number 10 standard knitting needles and 6 buttons will be needed.

Measurements:

  • Body Measurement: At bustline 34 (38, 42) inches
  • Sweater Measurement: At bustline 38 (42, 46) inches

Gauge:
9 sts equal 2 inches, 6 rows equal 1 inch