Concetta Cardigan by Elizabeth Smith

Concetta Cardigan

Knitting
July 2009
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4.5 stitches and 6 rows = 1 inch
in St st
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1129 - 1707 yards (1032 - 1561 m)
XS-2X
English
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Concetta cardigan is a basic top-down raglan cardi featuring a one-button closure (although you can add more if you prefer!). Sleeves have a slight bell-shape to them, but instructions are included if you prefer them tapered.

Pattern Info:

Finished Bust Measurement: 35.25 (38.75, 42.25, 45.75, 49.5, 53.75)”/90 (98, 107, 116, 126, 137) cm

Shown in size XS, being worn with approx. 1.25”/3 cm of positive ease. Choose a size that is approx. 1-3”/3-8 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on the type of fit you would like.

Gauge: 4.5 sts & 6 rws = 1” / 2.5 cm in Stockinette stitch

Yarn: 1129 (1209, 1347, 1458, 1596, 1707) yds worsted weight yarn, shown in Lambs Pride Worsted by Brown Sheep (85% Wool, 15% Mohair; 113g = 190 yds), 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins, shown in Grey Heather.

Needles and other supplies:

• 32”/80 cm circular knitting needle in size US 8/5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
• 32”/80 cm circular knitting needles in size US 7/4.5 mm
or 1 needle size smaller than used to obtain gauge
• For sleeves: if making size M or larger, you can use a US 8 and US 7 16” circular. But if you are making size XS or S you will need to use US 8 and US 7 DPNs (or if you decide to taper the sleeves instead of making them bell-shaped as written in the pattern, then you would need to use DPNs for all sizes)
• 4 stitch markers
• 1 removable stitch marker or safety pin (for buttonhole
placement)
• 2 pieces of scrap yarn, around 20”/51 cm in length
• Tapestry needle or crochet hook to weave in ends
• 1 button, 1.5”/38 mm