Hipster Stripe Cardigan by Triona Murphy

Hipster Stripe Cardigan

Knitting
March 2012
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
700 - 1300 yards (640 - 1189 m)
XS to 3X (see below for measurements)
English
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Hipster Stripe is a graphic cardigan that features skinny black and white stripes and a deep, flattering neckline. Its short sleeves make it a great spring or summer cover-up. Perfect over a bright shirt!

The sweater is knit from the top down. Since the only finishing is picking up the front bands and none of the shaping is done simultaneously, this sweater would be appropriate for an adventurous beginner.

Sizes:
XS (S, M, L / 1X, 2X, 3X)

Finished bust measurement:
28 (32, 36, 40 / 44, 48, 52) inches, or 71(81, 91.5, 101.5 / 112, 122, 132) cm.

This sweater is designed to be worn with negative ease. Sample shown is size M, modeled with two inches of negative ease.

Yarn Requirements:
Knit Picks Swish Worsted (100% merino; 110 yds/101 m per 50g skein):

3 (4, 4, 5 / 5, 6, 6) skeins in Black for Main Color
3 (3, 3, 4 / 4, 4, 5) skeins in White for Contrasting Color

Pattern also uses 2 hook-and-eye closures, size #3.