Abernathy Cardigan by Megan Grewal

Abernathy Cardigan

Knitting
December 2013
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
210 - 1070 yards (192 - 978 m)
Preemie, Newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2 yrs, 4 yrs, 6 yrs
English
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Abernathy Cardigan is a sweet little unisex cardi that is worked from the top down, seamlessly, with an eyelet yoked collar. With a stockinette stitch body & garter stitch hem, front bands, cuffs and collar, it is simple enough to show off variegated yarns nicely. Four buttonholes are worked, beginning at the top right band and more can be added, if desired. Generous ease, 2-3” (5-7.5cm), allows this to be a wonderful layering piece that is light and soft; perfect for wee babes and little ones alike!

Yarn Requirements:
Fingering or Sport Weight Yarn (fabric achieved should have a slight drape and not be stiff):

MC (Body & Sleeves)
- 180 (210, 310, 420, 530, 640, 750, 860, 980) yards
-165 (195, 285, 385, 485, 585, 685, 785, 900) meters

CC (Neck, Buttonbands, Hem & Cuffs)

  • 40 (45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) yards
  • 37 (42, 46, 51, 55, 60, 64, 69, 73) meters

Needles & Notions:
• US 3 (3.25mm) OR size needed to obtain gauge; 24” (60cm) circular needles for body
• US 3 (3.25mm) OR size needed to obtain gauge; 12”-16” (30-50cm) circular or double pointed needles for sleeves
• US 1.5 (2.5mm) OR three size smaller than size needed to obtain gauge; 24” (60cm) circular or double pointed needles for body trim
• US 1.5 (2.5mm) OR three size smaller than size needed to obtain gauge; 12”-16” (30-50cm) circular or double pointed needles for sleeve cuffs
• 1 stitch marker
• 4x 0.4” (1cm) buttons (more buttons may be needed if more buttonholes are worked)
• Waste yarn to hold sleeve stitches
• Blunt needle
• Sharp needle and matching thread

Difficulty Rating:
Beginner to Advanced Beginner