Rose Cardigan

This open cardigan is a true adventure in knitting! Combining unique sideways construction, cables, fading and exposed seams to create a flattering oversized dolman style sweater that looks great on all types of figures.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6)
To fit an actual chest circumference of:
28-32 (34-38, 40-44, 46-50)(52-56, 58-62) inches
71-81.5 (86.5-96.5, 102-112, 117-127)(132-142, 147.5-157.5) cm

Finished Bust Circumference
50 (56, 62, 68)(74, 80) inches
127 (142, 157.5, 173)(188, 203) cm
Intended to be worn with 18-22”/46-56 cm positive ease

Yarn
Sport weight in 4 colors to create a cohesive fade
Color A: 250 (285, 302, 320)(355, 355) yds/70 (80, 85, 90)(100, 100) g
Color B: 330 (340, 355, 390)(420, 430) yds/93 (96, 100, 110)(118, 120) g
Color C: 690 (790, 850, 950)(1025, 1060) yds/195 (222, 240, 268)(290, 300) g
Color D: 625 (710, 755, 840)(900, 910) yds/175 (200, 212, 236)(254, 256) g

Suggested Needles
Main Fabric: US 4/3.5 mm – 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and pre- ferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs), plus a spare needle for 3 Needle Bind Off.
Ribbing: US 2/2.75 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting.

Notions
Removable/Clip On Stitch Marker
Cable Needle
Smooth Waste Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Row Counter (recommended)

Gauge
26 sts & 36 rows =4”/10 cm
Worked over Stockinette Stitch, blocked.
Gauge is incredibly important (as always ;). Make sure that you have the correct stitch and row gauge before proceeding.

Techniques to Indulge In
This is a more advanced pattern that includes -
Fading
Dolman shaping
Sideways Construnction
Short Rows
Picking up stitches
Backward Loop Cast on
Increasing
Decreasing
Seaming (Mattress Stitch)
3 Needle bind off
Knitting flat
Knitting in the round
Cables
Ribbing

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