Classic Cardigan
Sizing
Newborn (3-6mo, 6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, Adult XS, S, SM, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)
Finished chest measurement:
17 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 46, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70)“
Regular body length hem to underarm:
6 (7, 8.5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 14, 14, 15, 15, 15, 16, 17, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)“
Cropped body length hem to underarm:
4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 13, 14, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16)“
Fit and sample info: The Classic cardigan is designed for a neutral fit, with a little bit of positive ease in mind.
Bodhi is wearing size 8-10 yrs (30”) with 2” postive ease. Francine is wearing size ML (40”) with 2” of positive ease. Alexa is wearing size XXL (50”) with 2” positive ease.
Yarn
Worsted / aran weight yarn:
Regular length: 200 (250, 300, 400, 450, 550, 650, 700, 850, 900, 950, 1050, 1100, 1200, 1350, 1550, 1750, 2000, 2200, 2400) yards
Cropped length: 175 (225, 250, 350, 400, 500, 550, 650, 750, 800, 900, 950, 1000, 1100, 1300, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2150) yards
DK weight yarn:
Regular length: 275 (350, 400, 500, 600, 700, 850, 950, 1100, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1450, 1600, 1750, 2050, 2300, 2600, 2850, 3150) yards
Cropped length: 250 (300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000, 1050, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1500, 1700, 1850, 2100, 2350, 2600, 2800) yards
Sock / sport weight yarn:
Regular length: 300 (350, 400, 500, 650, 750, 900, 1000, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1450, 1550, 1700, 1900, 2150, 2450, 2750, 3100, 3350) yards
Cropped length: 250 (300, 350, 450, 550, 650, 750, 900, 1050, 1100, 1250, 1350, 1400, 1550, 1800, 2000, 2250, 2500, 2800, 3000) yards
Samples shown in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Pollen, Brooklyn Tweed Peerie in Cassis, and Ritual Dyes Marona in Jewelweed.
Gauge
Worsted / aran weight yarn: 18 sts & 24 rows / 4” in stockinette using larger needles.
DK weight yarn: 22 sts & 30 rows / 4” in stockinette using larger needles.
Sock / sport weight yarn: 24 sts & 32 rows / 4” in stockinette using larger needles.
Suggested Needles
Worsted / aran weight yarn: US #6 / 4mm & US #8 / 5mm
DK weight yarn: US #4 / 3.5mm & US #6 / 4mm
Sock / sport weight yarn: US #2 / 2.75mm & US #4 / 3.5mm
(or as required to meet gauge)
Child sizes: 32” circular, and DPNs* in each size.
XS to L: 40” circular, and DPNs* in each size.
XL to 6XL: 48-60” circular, and DPNs* in each size.
*Magic loop technique, with a single long circular needle, can be used in place of DPNs.
Notions
Darning needle, stitch markers, 5-11 buttons approximately 1/2-3/4” in diameter.
