Essential Cardigan by Laura Grutzeck

Essential Cardigan

Knitting
May 2010
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1088 - 1768 yards (995 - 1617 m)
33 (35, 36¼ , 40¾ , 44, 48¼ )" bust circumference
English
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Finished Size 33 (35, 36¼ , 40¾ , 44, 48¼ )“ bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35”, modeled with minimal positive ease.

Yarn Naturally Harmony 8 Ply (100% merino; 136 yd 125 m/50 g): #702 brown, 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 13) skeins. Yarn distributed by Trendsetter Yarns.

Needles
Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm).
Ribbing—size 4 (3.5 mm): 36–40” circular (cir).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Stitch holders
tapestry needle
eight ½ “ buttons

Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles.