Granite by Sarah Cooke

Granite

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Knitting
August 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Texture Stitch Pattern using larger needle
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1320 - 2280 yards (1207 - 2085 m)
XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

This comfy everyday cardigan features an easy to work all over texture pattern and cozy pockets. It is knit in one piece from the top down with raglan shaping for the sleeves and apart from the pockets it is completely seamless.

Sizes:
XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

Finished Bust Measurements:
34(38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 57) inches / 86(96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 145) cm

It is is intended to be worn with approx. 3-6 inches / 7.5-15 cm positive ease. Choose a size that is 3-6 inches / 7.5-15 cm larger than your actual bust measurement. Shown in size S with 4 inches / 10 cm positive ease.

Skills Required:
Increases and decreases
Knit in the round (for the sleeves)
Pick up stitches

Yarn:
DK weight yarn 50g/120 yd skein x 11(12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19) skeins

Needles & Notions:
US 4 (3.5 mm) 32 inch (80 cm) circular needle and set of double pointed needles
US 6 (4 mm) 32 inch (80 cm) circular needle and set of double pointed needles
Yarn needle
4 stitch markers
Waste yarn
6 Buttons (approx. 0.75 inch / 20 mm diameter)

Construction:
Stitches are cast on for the yoke which is worked flat and shaped with raglan increases. Stitches are set aside for the sleeves and the body is worked down in one piece. The sleeve stitches are then placed onto dpns and worked down in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up to work the button band.