Bobble Cardigan by Kyoko Nakayoshi

Bobble Cardigan

Knitting
February 2014
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1312 - 2100 yards (1200 - 1920 m)
UK 8-10 (12-14, 16-18, 20-22, 24-26) / 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50) in
English
This pattern is available from lovecrafts.com for £3.50.

This wonderfully thick and warm over-sized cardigan features all-over bobbles in an attractive diagonal formation.
The cardigan is seamlessly knitted top-down. Knitted with the warmest and thickest Jamieson’s of Shetland Marl, this is a perfect distinctive and versatile cardigan to keep you cosy during the cold weather.

Size
UK 8-10 (12-14, 16-18, 20-22, 24-26)/32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50) in
Model wears size 8-10/32-34in

Yarn
Jamieson’s of Shetland Marl (Chunky weight; 100% pure Shetland wool; 120m 131yds per 100g ball)
Garment only: 10 (11, 12, 14, 15) x 100g balls in Eesit (105). Not including belt.
Belt band: under 1 ball

Tension
15 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 6mm needles.
8 sts to 6cm over bobble stitch using 6mm needles.
Please adjust needle sizes to obtain correct tension if necessary.

Needles & Accessories
For the body and edging use the following needles:
1 set of 6mm (UK 4/US 10) cir needles
1 set of 5.5mm (UK 5/US 9) cir needles

For sleeves, use the following needles. If you can work the Magic Loop method with cir needles, you don’t need DPNs:
1 set of 6mm (UK 4/US 10) DPNs
1 set of 5.5mm (UK 5/US 9) DPNs

Pieces of waste yarn to hold sleeve & hood stitches
4 markers
Yarn needles to tidy ends

Pattern Notes
The main body is worked flat, with a cir needle used to accommodate the large number of stitches and curve of the raglan. Sleeves are worked in the round using DPNs. If a cir needle is used to work the sleeves, use the Magic Loop method where necessary.