Flying Colors Cardigan by Rachel Molenaar

Flying Colors Cardigan

Knitting
June 2014
Sport (12 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1600 - 2600 yards (1463 - 2377 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)
English
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This colorful cardigan highlights the long color repeats of Liberty Wool Light Print by contrasting two-row garter stitch stripes with solid-color lace and embossed cables.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL). Shown in size S.

Finished Measurements
Bust: 32½ (36, 40¼, 43¾, 48, 51½)“, including 1” front band
Length: 25¼ (25¾, 26, 27¾, 28¼, 29)”

Yarn
Liberty Wool Light by Classic Elite Yarns
(100% machine washable wool; 50 g = 200 yards)
MC – 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls 6649 Lapis
CC – 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) balls 6620 Faded Brocade

Needles
Circular knitting needle (32”) in size US 4 (3.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Other Materials
Cable needle (cn)
Removable stitch markers
Stitch holders
Stitch markers
Ten ¾“ buttons

Gauge
22 sts and 34 rows = 4” in St st; 20½ sts and 48 rows = 4” in Gtr st; 6 sts of Cable patt meas ¾“ wide. Take time to save time, check your gauge.