Lake Michigan Cardi by Patty Lyons

Lake Michigan Cardi

Knitting
July 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
651 - 1302 yards (595 - 1191 m)
Women’s S (M, L, 1X, 2X): To Fit Bust: 32-34 (35-38, 39-42, 43-45, 46- 50)”/81.5-86.5 (89-96.5, 99-107, 109-115, 117-127)cm
English
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This little top down sweater was made as an inspirational pattern from, Interweave’s DVD “An Introduction to Color Knitting”

It incorporates the skills learned in the DVD:

  • Stripes
  • Trapping and carrying multiple colors
  • Purl ridge for decorative effect

To learn more about these techniques, check out the DVD or Digital Download

Finished Measurements
Bust: 32 1/2 (36 1/2, 40 1/2, 43 1/4, 46 1/2)”/82.5(92.5, 103, 110, 118)cm
Length: 17 1/4 (18 3/4, 20, 20 1/2, 21)”/44 (47.5, 51, 52, 53.5)cm

Yarn
Berroco Vintage (52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon; 100g/217yd)
2 (2, 3, 3, 4) hanks #5197 Neptune (MC)
1 (1, 1, 1, 2) hanks #5100 Snow Day (CC)

Needles
Size 7 US (4.5mm) needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Size 7 US (4.5mm) double pointed needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Notions
4 buttons, 3/4”/19mm diameter
Stitch markers, one unique color stitch marker, stitch holders (or waste yarn)