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Alum Springs Cardigan
With its easy garter stitch motif and simple drop shoulder shape, Alum Springs is the ideal beginner cardigan for new knitters and a quick, mindless knit for those who are more advanced.
To Fit Baby/Child 6-12 months (12-24 months, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10).
Finished Measurements 20 (21¼, 22½, 24, 25¾, 28, 30)”/50 53.5, 56, 60, 64.5, 70, 75cm chest cir. Cardigan shown measures 22½”/60cm, designed to be worn with 2”/5cm of positive ease.
Yarn Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK (66% Merino Wool, 34% Tussah Silk); 147 yds 135m/1.76oz 50g:#671 Straw (MC) 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls, #687 Strawberry (CC1) 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s), #688 Sunshine (CC2) 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s), #677 Teal (CC3) 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s).
Needles US Size 5 (3.75mm) 32 (32, 32, 40, 40, 40, 40)”/80 80, 80, 100, 100, 100, 100cm circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions 5 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) buttons - size 5/8”/15mm; sewing thread, sewing needle; markers; tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 44 rows = 4”/10cm in Garter Stitch.
Notes Pieces are worked flat and then seamed. Color changes are worked so they intentionally create multi-colored purl bumps on the RS of the fabric. The hem, Front, and neck bands are picked up and worked in one piece.
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- First published: November 2018
- Page created: November 16, 2018
- Last updated: February 14, 2022 …
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