Ipanema by Marly Bird

Ipanema

Knitting
January 2011
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette St
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1x-4x
English

Always a flattering garment, this wraparound cardigan will highlight the natural waistline of the wearer as well as accentuate the bust line.

Skill level: Intermediate
Sizes: Woman’s 1X-large (2X-large, 3X-large, 4X-large, 5X-large) Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.

Finished Measurements: Chest: 451/2 (501⁄2, 55, 581/2, 621/2) inches, tied Length: 263⁄4 (271⁄4, 273⁄4, 281⁄4, 283⁄4) inches

Materials
• Gedifra Samina (DK weight; 75% wool/25% nylon; 170 yds/50g per skein): 10 (10, 11, 12, 13) balls charcoal #04393
• Size 8 (5mm) 24-inch circulars and double-point needles (for I-cord), or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge
21 sts and 29 rows = 4 inches/10cm in St st, blocked.
To save time, take time to check gauge.