Varsity Cardigan by Lisa Borum

Varsity Cardigan

Knitting
August 2022
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
370 - 1270 yards (338 - 1161 m)
Actual Bust sizes: 1 - 26, 2 - 30, 3 - 34, 4 - 38, 5 - 42, 6 - 46, 7 - 50, 8 - 54''
English
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The Varsity Cardigan is knitted flat from the bottom up. The front panels have a beautiful broken rib stitch, while the back is done in stockinette stitch. This cardigan is inspired by back to school and is a unisex pattern. This is sure to be a staple part of your family’s wardrobe.

Finished size in inches: 1 - 26(2 - 30, 3 - 34, 4 - 38, 5 - 42, 6 - 46, 7 - 50, 8 - 54)’’

Yarn
Knit Picks City Tweed Aran/HW
55% Merino Wool, 25% Superfine Alpaca, 20% Donegal Tweed, 164 yds Main Color: 2(3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7) balls Contrasting Color: 1(1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s)

Approximate yards: MC 310(450, 570, 650, 790, 880, 1000, 1080)
CC 60(80, 100, 115, 140, 165, 175, 190) Total Yardage: 370(530, 670, 765, 930, 1045, 1175, 1270)

Colors used in photo: Snowbank as the main color and Cobalt as contrasting color.

Notions
3 - 1’’ buttons of your choice Scissors
Stitch markers
Scrap yarn or stitch holder
Tape measure Tapestry needle

Needles
US 10 (6mm) circular knitting needles, 36’’ or longer
US 8 (5mm) circular knitting needle, 36’’ or longer
US 10 (6mm) double pointed needles US 8 (5mm) double pointed needles

Gauge
Over 4 inches in stockinette stitch - 16 stitches and 22 rows (unblocked)