Lovely Cardi by Lana Bakaeva

Lovely Cardi

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Knitting
July 2019
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in ложная резинка
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
3.5 mm (E)
1640 - 2297 yards (1500 - 2100 m)
S M L
English Russian
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

This is a seamless, loose fit cardigan with drop sleeve. It’s worked top down. Sleeves are worked separately. Sizes
S (31.5-33’’ (80-84 cm))
М (34.5-36’’ (88-92))
L (37.75-39.5’’ (96-100 cm))
Materials and tools:
Yarn
Option 1:

  • Yarn Knoll Yarns Merino Lambswool (100% lamb wool, 232 yds/1.75 oz (212 m/50 g)) –

  • color A (main pieces) 300(320/360) g for sizes S(M/L),

  • color B (colorwork on sleeves) 70(80/80) g for sizes S(M/L),

  • color C (band) 40 g for sizes S(M/L). Option 2:

  • Cardiff Cashmere (100% cashmere 123 yds/0.88 oz (112 m/25 g)) –

  • color A (main pieces) 10(11/13) balls for sizes S(M/L),

  • color B (colorwork on sleeves) 2(2/3) balls for sizes S(M/L)

  • color C (band) 1 ball for sizes S(M/L).

  • Needles: US 1 1⁄2 (2.5 mm), US 2 1⁄2 (3.0 mm), US 4 (3.5 mm) interchangeable circular needles, 12 inch (30 cm) US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles (or the size to obtain required gauge). Notions:

  • 2 32-inch (80 cm) spare cables.

  • Stitch markers.

  • Tapestry needle.

  • Crochet hook 3.5 mm. - Waste yarn. Gauge (after blocking) Broken rib stitch (worked flat): 24 sts x 40 rows = 4 x 4’’ (10 x 10 cm) with US 4 (3.5 mm) needles. Colorwork (worked in the round): 26 sts x 26 rounds = 4 x 4’’ (10 x 10 cm) with US 6 (4.0 mm) needles.