Diagonal Cardigan by Sol Le Roux

Diagonal Cardigan

Knitting
August 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Cable Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1142 - 1395 yards (1044 - 1276 m)
S, M and L
English
This pattern is available from kpcyarn.com for HK$20.00.

The style is also available in kit and printed booklet. For more information:
Kit: http://www.kpcyarn.com/patterns-kits/kits/diagonal-cardig...
Booklet: http://www.kpcyarn.com/patterns-kits/patterns/diagonal-ca...

Notes
The cardigan is worked in rectangular pieces, with a simple symmetrical cable pattern and then seamed together. Stitches are picked up around the neckline and on each front opening. Borders are then worked in ribbing with buttonholes on the right front band.

It is an English (UK) written pattern, including a measurement diagram.

Yarn Materials
Glencoul DK 70% Merino Wool 30% Cotton
116m per 50g ball (126yards)

  • S size: 9 balls
  • M size: 10 balls
  • L size: 11 balls

Sample Colour: Glencoul DK Ruby

Tools required

  • Straight Needles 35cm 4mm
  • Large-eyed blunt tip sewing needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Stitch holders
  • Cable Stitch Holder
  • 18mm Wooden Buttons x 5 pieces

Tension
Cable Stitch - 26 sts and 26 rows
Stocking Stitch - 21 sts and 38 rows