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Santa Monica Cardigan
Knit in a luxurious merino−cashmere blend, this flowy cardigan is both elegant and playful. The garter stitch back wraps around the sides and merges into a staggered pattern that flows into stockinette. The result is a lovely, undulating front edge.
FINISHED SIZE
14½ (16¼ , 18¼ , 20, 21¾ , 23½ , 25½ , 27½ )“ (37 41.5, 46.5, 51, 55, 59.5, 65, 70 cm) wide across back from center of underarm to center of
underarm.
#sizeinclusive to fit a 58” / 147.5 cm chest measurement.
Cardigan shown measures 16¼ “ (41.5 cm).
YARN
Fingering weight (#1 Super Fine).
Shown here: SweetGeorgia Yarns CashLuxe Fine (affiliate link)(70% superwash merino wool, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon; 400 yd 365 m/4 oz 115 g): Ultraviolet, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins.
NEEDLES
Sizes U.S. 4 and 5 (3.5 and 3.75 mm): 32” (80 cm) or longer circular (cir).
Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
GAUGE
26 sts and 36 rows = 4” (10 cm) in garter st on larger needle, blocked and measured while hanging.
26 sts and 35 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette st on larger needle, blocked.
Techniques
Increases/decreases, three needle bind off, garter stitch, basic set-in sleeve sweater construction, bottom up, one piece, worked flat, seamed.
Helpful Links
Raised Increases video tutorial
Raised Increases photo tutorial
SSK & SSP Decreases video tutorial
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- First published: November 2016
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- Last updated: December 24, 2023 …
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