#6 Cardigan in Blocks of Textured Pattern by Cleckheaton

#6 Cardigan in Blocks of Textured Pattern

Knitting
September 2006
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
2100 - 2835 yards (1920 - 2592 m)
S, M, L, XL
English

Cardigan in blocks of textured pattern with raglan set-in sleeves and inset pockets.

It’s listed as “challenge knitting”. The cardigan employs two main textured stitch patterns, the “tree pattern” and “honeycomb” pattern. Numerous diagrams and charts are included.

Gauge required in tree pattern is 29 stitches and 32 rows to 10cm. Gauge required in honeycomb stitch is 35 stitches and 34 rows to 10 cm.

The pattern requires Cleckheaton 8 ply wool yarn. Cleckheaton Country, Country Naturals, Country Prints, Country Silk or Machinewash 8 ply Crepe are all listed as suitable.

Also needed: 4mm needles, 2 stitch holders, cable needle, 2 buttons and a wool needle for sewing seams.