Ladies' Cardigan by Workbasket Magazine

Ladies' Cardigan

Knitting
November 1965
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette with number 9 needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
34 (36, 38, 40) inches
English

Seed stitch borders and diamond shaped seed stitch pattern on pockets and sleeves highlight this charming sweater. Three-quarter length sleeves are featured also. Directions are given for size 32 with changes in parentheses for sizes 34, 36 and 38.

Materials needed are 32 (34, 34, 36) ounces Mary Maxim Cloudspun Yarn, one pair each standard knitting needles numbers 6 and 9 (an extra number 9 needle will be needed for pocket lining) and seven buttons.

Measurements:

  • Length from Back Neck: 22 (22.5, 22.5, 23) inches
  • To Fit Bust Measurement of: 32 (34, 36, 38) inches
  • Sleeve Seam (3/4 length): 13 (13, 14, 14) inches

Gauge:

With number 9 needles - 3.5 sts equal 1 inch in stockinette, 5 rows equal 1 inch in stockinette