Shawl collared cardigan with peplum by Sarah Dallas

Shawl collared cardigan with peplum

Knitting
August 1990
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in patterned stocking stitch using 3mm (US 2.5) needles
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
2579 yards (2358 m)
One size only (stated fits up to 36" bust, actual measurement 38.5")
English

Long-sleeved cardigan with a shawl collar, surplice neck and peplum. Edged with a colourwork border, and with a paisley intarsia design above the ribbed and cabled waist.

Yarn Requirements:

24 skeins (1968 yards) of Silk and Wool in 858 (Navy)
2 skeins (356 yards) of Fine Cotton Chenille in 379 (Cardinal)
1 skein (173 yards) of Fine Cotton Chenille in 388 (Lacquer)
1 skein (82 yards) of Silk and Wool in 843 (Fuchsia)

4 buttons also required.