Classic Cardigan by tincanknits

Classic Cardigan

Knitting
March 2023
Any gauge - designed for any gauge ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette using larger needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
175 - 3350 yards (160 - 3063 m)
Newborn (3-6 mo, 6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, ** Adult XS, S, SM, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL**)
English
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Classic Cardigan - by Tin Can Knits



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Pattern Info

Sizing
#SizeInclusive

Newborn (3-6mo, 6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, Adult XS, S, SM, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)

Finished chest measurement:
17 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 46, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70)“

Regular body length hem to underarm:
6 (7, 8.5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 14, 14, 15, 15, 15, 16, 17, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)“

Cropped body length hem to underarm:
4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 13, 14, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16)“

Fit and sample info: The Classic cardigan is designed for a neutral fit, with a little bit of positive ease in mind.

Bodhi is wearing size 8-10 yrs (30”) with 2” postive ease. Francine is wearing size ML (40”) with 2” of positive ease. Alexa is wearing size XXL (50”) with 2” positive ease.

Yarn
Worsted / aran weight yarn:
Regular length: 200 (250, 300, 400, 450, 550, 650, 700, 850, 900, 950, 1050, 1100, 1200, 1350, 1550, 1750, 2000, 2200, 2400) yards
Cropped length: 175 (225, 250, 350, 400, 500, 550, 650, 750, 800, 900, 950, 1000, 1100, 1300, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2150) yards

DK weight yarn:
Regular length: 275 (350, 400, 500, 600, 700, 850, 950, 1100, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1450, 1600, 1750, 2050, 2300, 2600, 2850, 3150) yards
Cropped length: 250 (300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000, 1050, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1500, 1700, 1850, 2100, 2350, 2600, 2800) yards

Sock / sport weight yarn:
Regular length: 300 (350, 400, 500, 650, 750, 900, 1000, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1450, 1550, 1700, 1900, 2150, 2450, 2750, 3100, 3350) yards
Cropped length: 250 (300, 350, 450, 550, 650, 750, 900, 1050, 1100, 1250, 1350, 1400, 1550, 1800, 2000, 2250, 2500, 2800, 3000) yards

Samples shown in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Pollen, Brooklyn Tweed Peerie in Cassis, and Ritual Dyes Marona in Jewelweed.

Gauge
Worsted / aran weight yarn: 18 sts & 24 rows / 4” in stockinette using larger needles.
DK weight yarn: 22 sts & 30 rows / 4” in stockinette using larger needles.
Sock / sport weight yarn: 24 sts & 32 rows / 4” in stockinette using larger needles.

Suggested Needles
Worsted / aran weight yarn: US #6 / 4mm & US #8 / 5mm
DK weight yarn: US #4 / 3.5mm & US #6 / 4mm
Sock / sport weight yarn: US #2 / 2.75mm & US #4 / 3.5mm
(or as required to meet gauge)

Child sizes: 32” circular, and DPNs* in each size.
XS to L: 40” circular, and DPNs* in each size.
XL to 6XL: 48-60” circular, and DPNs* in each size.

*Magic loop technique, with a single long circular needle, can be used in place of DPNs.

Notions
Darning needle, stitch markers, 5-11 buttons approximately 1/2-3/4” in diameter.

Helpful Tutorials
How to choose your sweater size
How to choose a sweater yarn



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