Bittersweet by Kathleen Dames

Bittersweet

Knitting
August 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
800 - 2000 yards (732 - 1829 m)
28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48)" finished bust circumference
English
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Bittersweet vines encircle the yoke of this pretty women’s cardigan, while buttoned cuffs add a special finish to the sleeves. The body is shaped with waist decreases and bust increases for a trim, tailored fit. Knit with a hand-dyed fingering weight yarn, this sweater is a great layering piece for fall.

Sample is shown in size 36” finished bust with 0” of ease.

You will need approximately 800 (1200, 1200, 1600, 1600, 1600, 2000) yards of a fingering-weight yarn to complete this pattern as written.

Size
Women’s 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52) inches
Shown in size 36 with 0 inches of ease

Materials
Yarn: Wooly Wonka Ceridwen Sock (100% Merino), 400 yds/100 g skein, color: Bittersweet, 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins
Needles: US3 (3.25mm) 32-inch or longer circular needle and US3 (3.25mm) DPNs or your preferred method for working small circumferences in the round for the sleeve
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn, nineteen .-inch buttons,
tapestry needle

Gauge
25 sts x 32 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch

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