Grown-Up Steekling grew out of numerous requests for our popular Steekling pattern for adults. This is the perfect “teacher” cardigan. It is great for self striping yarn as well as for creating matching cardigans for the whole family.

Grown-Up Steekling is a wonderful second steeking project, a quick knit that is a wardrobe staple.

YARN
CROPPED STRIPED SAMPLE: Offbeat by Universal Yarn (90% Acrylic, 10% Alpaca); Light Worsted Weight; 586 yds/536 m per 150 g ball; color: Peace
Number of Skeins: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) 2, 3, 3, 3, 3

FULL LENGTH STRIPED SAMPLE: Offbeat by Universal Yarn (90% Acrylic, 10% Alpaca); Light Worsted Weight; 586 yds/536 m per 150 g ball; color: Flower Powers
Number of Skeins: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3,) 3, 3, 3, 4, 4

NOTE: Steeking with non-superwash wool will have the best results; however, it is possible to steek with other fibers. Avoid slippery fibers such as bamboo, cotton and silk.

YARDAGE:
CROPPED: 550 (586, 754, 958, 1010) 1172, 1304, 1425, 1505, 1768 yds
FULL 950 ( 1010, 1172, 1172, 1305) 1510, 1650, 1758, 1909, 2100) yds

NEEDLES
Ribbing: US 4/3.5mm - 36”/91 cm circular needle
Body: US 5/3.75 mm - 36”/91cm circular needle
Or size to obtain gauge
Note: For sleeves, you may prefer to use DPNs or 9 inch circulars

GAUGE
16 stitches x 22 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette with body needles, blocked

NOTIONS
Stitch Markers (10 including 1 unique BOR)
Scrap Yarn
Tapestry Needle

Sewing Machine Steeking Method (recommended)
Sewing Machine
Thread
Crochet Hook Steeking Method
Crochet Hook (Size F6/3.75mm)
Scrap Yarn

SUPPLIES
¾”/ 2cm, 7 buttons