Ivy Cardigan by The Blue Mouse

Ivy Cardigan

Knitting
March 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
14.25 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
822 - 920 yards (752 - 841 m)
Regular, & Larger
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This pattern is posted on The Hook Nook Life blog here

It can be made in 2 sizes. Just below are the actual measurements. This cardigan has plenty of positive ease, see further down for information on choosing a size.

Regular Size

  • Back Panel: approx: 23” wide, 28.75” long
  • Front Panels: 8” wide, 28.75” long
  • Arms: widest around:15.5”, approx: 9.8” long

Larger Size

  • Back Panel: approx: 25” wide, 28.75” long
  • Front Panels 9” wide, 28.75” long
  • Arms: widest around 16.7”, approx: 9.8” long

If you have one of these bust sizes (not bra size, measure your bust) it’s recommended you make the regular size, unless you want a lot more ease. (“ = inches)

  • 32” (14” positive ease)
  • 33” (13” positive ease)
  • 34” (12” positive ease)
  • 35” (11” positive ease)
  • 36” (10” positive ease)
  • 37” (9” positive ease)
  • 38” (8” positive ease)
  • 40” (6” positive ease)

If you have one of these bust sizes it’s recommended you make the larger size, unless you want it to be more form fitting.

  • 42” (8” positive ease)
  • 44” (6” positive ease)
  • 46” (4” positive ease)
  • 48” (2” positive ease)
  • 50” (0” positive ease)

Materials

  • US Size 8 (5.0 mm) circular needles (16”)
  • DK (#3) weight yarn
  • Regular Size = 822 yards (I used 6 balls of Paintbox DK cotton)
  • Large Size = 920 yards
  • Yarn Needle
  • Removable Stitch Markers

Note: I recommend using natural fiber yarn if you can, I think it responds the best to blocking and won’t curl as much on the inside garter cuff edge.

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