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Great Expectations Cardigan
a. Bust circumference: 86 (93) 102 (111) 120 (129) 138 (147) 156 cm / 34 (36.5) 40 (44) 47 (51) 54 (58) 61”.
b. Body length from shoulder seam to hem: 48-52 cm / 19”-23” for all sizes (or to desired length).
c. Sleeve length from pick up point: 37 cm / 14.5” all sizes (or to desired length).
d. Upper sleeve circumference: 32 (36) 39 (42) 46 (50) 54 (58) cm /13 (14) 15 (17) 18 (20) 21 (23)“.
Needles:
4.5 mm/US 7 circular needles with a 55-75 cm cable for the body and 13 cm cable to the sleeves. You can also use double pointed needles if you prefer.
3.5 mm/ US 4 circular needles with a 13 cm cable for the sleeves( I used the ChiaoGoo shorties but you can use double pointed needles as well) and 75 cm cable for the button band.
Yarn in sample:
Banul Story Creme Cashmere Wool 5% Cashmere, 95% Extra Superfine Merino Wool 1300 (1350) 1400 (1450) 1500 (1600) 1700 (1750) 1800 meters. Color #16.
Suggested yarns:
Sandnes Garn Double Sunday 1300 (1350) 1400 (1450) 1500 (1550) 1600 (1650) 1700 meters
My Time Merino Gabo Wool 1300 (1350) 1400 (1450) 1500 (1550) 1600 (1650) 1700 meters
Materials:
Tape measure, 4.5 mm cable needle (optional), buttons, stitch markers, and a tapestry needle, extra long cable/ placeholder wire for space stitches
Gauge: 10x10 stitches is 2 inches width and height of 2 inches
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