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Milkshake Cardigan
▲ PATTERN NOTES
Milkshake is the ultimate “everything” sweater and a great staple addition to any wardrobe. This classically styled cardigan is worked in stockinette stitch from the top down with short-row shaping in the back-panel and sleeves for a more structured fit in the shoulders. The button band and edging are done in a simple rib for a clean finish which highlights the simple lines of the cardigan.
▲ SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Shown in size M on a 35” bust. Recommended ease: no ease to 1” of positive ease. See schematic on pattern page 5.
Chest circumference: 30 (32½, 36½, 40½, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) inches; 75 (81.5, 91.5, 101.5, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150) cm.
▲ YARN
Madelinetosh Tosh DK (100% superwash merino; 100g / 225 yds) - 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins, shown in Milkshake (but Horn makes a good substitute)
▲ NOTIONS
7 ½” buttons, stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn
▲ NEEDLES
US Size 6 (4.00 mm) 24” circular needle and US Size 4 (3.5 mm) 24” circular needle
▲ GAUGE
21 sts x 32 rounds = 4” in stockinette stitch on larger needles, after blocking
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- First published: September 2017
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