Lottie by Brandy Velten

Lottie

Knitting
July 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1152 - 2042 yards (1053 - 1867 m)
30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 53.25)” / 76 (86, 97, 107, 117, 127, 134) cm bust circumference
English
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Let your favorite indie dyed yarn shine with this lightweight cardigan that will easily become a go-to piece in your wardrobe. With subtle A-line shaping and a feminine drape, this flattering cardigan is perfect for layering during breezy spring days and cool autumn nights. This open-front cardigan is seamlessly knit from the top down with raglan shaping for the sleeves and subtle twisted ribbing details at the hem and sleeve cuffs.

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Materials

  • US 3 / 3.25 mm 32” circular knitting needles
  • US 3 / 3.25 mm DPNs (double pointed needles) or needles for working small circumference knitting
  • US 4 / 3.5 mm 32” circular knitting needles (or size necessary to obtain gauge)
  • US 4 / 3.5 mm DPNs or needles for working small circumference knitting
  • Tapestry needle
  • 8 stitch markers

Yarn
3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of Long Dog Yarn Bounce (100% superwash merino wool, 437 yds per 100 g) in the Cutie Patootie colorway.

Gauge
24 stitches by 35 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch with larger needles

Finished sizes
30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 53.25)” / 76 (86, 97, 107, 117, 127, 134) cm bust circumference

Skill level
3 out of 5

Necessary skills
Knit, purl, basic increasing, twisted ribbing, knitting in the round, picking up stitches