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Did you know that animal prints are a neutral? Well, now you do! This cardigan is a knitter’s take on the cheetah print, and because it’s worked in stranded knitting, it’s basically double for warmth. Cheetah is the fastest land animal - it can go from 0 to 60 miles per hours in just 3 seconds! This acceleration is higher than most sports cars! I am forever impressed by cats:)

The cardigan is worked top down seamlessly in the round and steeked. Fancy a sweater instead? You are in luck - here is the pullover version!

YARN CHOICE
Non superwash yarns works best for stranded and steeking, but that doesn’t mean you can use any wool or wool blend you like, just take extra care while steeking!

YARN AMOUNTS
DK or Worsted weight yarn
MC: 800(850, 900, 1000), (1100, 1200, 1300), (1400, 1500, 1600),
CC: 450(500, 550, 600), (700, 750, 800), (850, 950, 1000), 1050 yards

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Buttoned Cardigan measures(recommended ease: 0 to 2” positive)
Bust: 32.6” (35.8”, 37.6”, 41”), (43.8”, 46.6”, 49.4”), (52.2”, 55.4”, 58.2”), 61.4” or 1 (2, 3, 4), (5, 6, 7), (8, 9, 10), 11
Yoke Depth: 7.5” (7.75”, 7.75”, 8”), (8.25”, 8.5”, 8.75”), (9”, 9.5”, 9.75”), 10”
Hips: 35” (38.2”, 41.8”, 44.25”), (46.2”, 49”, 51.8”), (54.6”, 57.8”, 60.6”), 63.8”
Length underarm to hem: 15” (15”, 15”, 15”), (15”, 15.5”, 15.5”), (15.5”, 15.5”, 15.5”), 16”
Upper bicep: 10.4” (10.8”, 11.8”, 12.6”), (13.6”, 14.6”, 15.6”), (16.6”, 17”, 18”), 18.4”
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 17.5”

NEEDLES
US#4/3.75mm - 16”/40cm circular needles for neck cast on
US#6/4.00mm – 24”/60cm and 16”/40cm circular needles or DPNs for main body and sleeves

TOOLS AND NOTIONS
2 pieces of scrap yarn, several removable markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends; ribbon for steeking(optional); 9 15mm buttons

GAUGE
20 sts/27 rows per 4” square using US#6/4.00mm needles in Stockinette st post blocking or size to obtain gauge