Hibiscus Cardigan by Laura Chau

Hibiscus Cardigan

Knitting
April 2017
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Gansey Chevrons
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1085 - 2015 yards (992 - 1843 m)
Chest: 33¼ (38½, 43¾, 49¼, 54½, 60)”/ 84 (97, 110, 124, 137, 149) cm
English
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The Hibiscus Cardigan is a cozy, hip-length cardigan with a deep V-neck and slim ribbed sleeves. The body is worked in a fun, easy textured chevron pattern with ribbed hem and bands.

The cardigan was designed in collaboration with Miss Babs for their Summer Collection for Maryland Sheep and Wool 2017.

Yarn
Miss Babs Yummy 3-Ply (335 yards/306 meters/5.2 ounces/150 grams), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7) skeins, shown in Hibiscus. Or 1085 (1275, 1485, 1655, 1840, 2015 yards / 992 (1166, 1358, 1513, 1682, 1843) meters in sport weight yarn.

For best results when working with hand dyed yarns we strongly suggest alternating skeins of the same color throughout your project.

Finished Measurements
Chest: 33¼ (38½, 43¾, 49¼, 54½, 60)”/ 84 (97, 110, 124, 137, 149) cm
Shown in 38½”/97 cm, to be worn with 0-2”/0-5 cm of positive ease.

Needles
US 6 4 mm circular needle, 32”/80 cm or longer
US 6 4 mm dpns or needles of choice for working small circumferences in the round
US 5 3.75 mm circular needle, 32”/80 cm or longer, for body ribbing and bands

Gauge
24 Stitches and 28 Rounds = 4”/10 cm square in Gansey Chevrons on larger needles

Notions
7 Buttons ¾”/1.9 cm
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Spare needle for Three Needle Bind Off
Tapestry needle