Great Garter Bomber by Amanda Lee

Great Garter Bomber

Knitting
November 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch flat and blocked
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
860 - 3000 yards (786 - 2743 m)
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL
English
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The Great Garter Bomber is a stylish and modern dk weight top-down knit. It features a cropped design (which may be altered to preference) and a squishy folded collar. Thick edging compliments the boxy design of this knit, and large buttons or toggles add flare. This simple cardigan is a must for all styles and wardrobes! Dress it up, dress it down, but be sure to have one in your closet.

Sizes
XS - 28 - 31” (32”)/ 71 - 80 cm (81 cm)
S - 32 - 35” (36”)/ 81 - 90 cm (91 cm)
M - 36 - 39” (40”)/ 91 - 100 cm (102 cm)
L - 40 - 43” (44”)/ 101 - 111 cm (112 cm)
XL - 44 - 47” (48”)/ 112 - 121 cm (122 cm)
2XL - 48 - 51” (52”)/ 122 - 131 cm (132 cm)
3XL - 52 - 55” (56”)/ 132 - 141 cm (142 cm)
4XL - 56 - 59” (60”)/ 142 - 151 cm (152 cm)
5XL - 60 - 63” (64”)/ 152 - 162 cm (163 cm)
6XL - 64 - 67” (68”)/ 163 - 170 cm (173 cm)
Fits with bust sizes _-_” with ~ 1-4”/ 2-5 cm positive ease, (finished measurement after blocking)

Gauge
~ 18 sts x 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Garter Stitch BLOCKED

Materials

  • 900(920, 1000, 1150)1290, 1400, 1560 {1680, 1800, 2000} yards / 823(841, 1005, 1052)1180, 1280, 1426{1536, 1646, 1830} meters of 100% superwash DK weight yarn (cat. 3)
  • US 8/5mm 24-32” circular needles US 8/5mm 16” circular needles
  • US 7/4.5mm 24-32” circular needles
  • US 7/4.5mm 16” circular needles
  • Measuring Tape
  • Large eye blunt needle
  • ~5(5, 6, 6)7, 7, 8{8, 9, 9} 1⅕ ”/ 30mm buttons
  • 6 Stitch Markers
  • 2 Stitch Holders (or scrap yarn)

Skill Level
Intermediate-Advanced

Skills Needed
garter stitch, decreasing (K2tog, SSK), increasing (M1L, M1R, Y02), picking up stitches, transitioning needles, single rib stitch

Included in Pattern
size chart, materials list, abbreviation key, stitch explanation, tips, alternatives, schematic, written directions, blocking directions

There are 2 copies of this pattern; color-coded and black and white.

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