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Hillier Hearts Cardigan
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A sweater that spreads love with every wear!
Raglan seams and a shawl collar create a classic and comfortable cardigan that is accented with a simple, single-colour heart motif. Knit top-down in cozy worsted weight, this design works up quickly to soon become a well-loved addition to your “sweater weather” wardrobe.
Yardage:
325, 385, 450, 515, 605, 700, 765 865, 930, 1000, 1115, 1215, 1340, 1485, 1645, 1795 yds / 300, 355, 415, 475, 555, 645, 700, 795, 855, 915, 1020, 1115, 1230, 1360, 1505, 1645 m worsted weight wool in Main Colour (MC)
40, 45, 45, 50, 55, 55, 60, 60, 65, 65, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105 yds / 40 (45, 45, 50, 55, 55, 55, 55, 60, 60, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100 m worsted weight wool in Contrast Colour (CC)
Suggested Yarn:
Zalti from Spirit Trail Fibreworks
Shelter from Brooklyn Tweed
Gauge:
19 stitches x 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm square in st st on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles before blocking
Measurements:
Pattern includes schematic with all finished measurements. The cardigan is designed to be worn with 0” - 4” / 0 - 10 cm of positive ease around the chest. Photographed samples are worn with 0” (black cardigan), 1” (pink cardigan), 2” (light grey cardigan), and 4” (variegated cardigan) of positive ease.
Finished Chest Sizes:
20, 22, 23.75, 25.5, 27.25, 29.75, 30, 31, 33.25, 35, 38.25, 41, 44.25, 47.25, 51.75, 55”/ 51, 56, 60.5, 65, 69.25, 75.5, 76.25, 78.75, 84.5, 89, 97.25,
104.25, 112.5, 120, 131.5, 139.75 cm
Suggested Needles:
US 7 / 4.5 mm, 24” / 60 cm or longer circulars
US 7 / 4.5 mm DPNs, or needles of choice to knit sleeves in the round
** Note: if you are a loose knitter, you may want one needle size smaller for the ribbing on both the bottom hem and cuffs*
Notions:
8 stitch markers
crochet hook or darning needle (for optional button loop)
1 button (if using button loop)
Additional Techniques Used:
2-colour stranded colourwork
Short rows
Notes:
Colourwork charts are included in the pattern. The body of the cardigan is knit top-down with the colourwork knit flat. The collar is then picked up and shaped around the neck using short rows. Finally, the sleeves are knit top-down and in the round, including the colourwork above the cuff.
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- First published: December 2018
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