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Radåm Magazine, Issue #3 - Confidence
> Luscious Cardigan
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Luscious Cardigan
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Finished chest circumference:
- 136.5 (146.5, 156.5, 165, 173.5, 186.5) cm
- 53¾ (57¾, 61¾, 65, 68¼, 73½)”
Yarn: King Cole Tinsel Chunky (75% Polyester, 25% Lurex; 70 m 76.5 yds / 50 g); 15 (15, 16, 17, 17, 19) balls.
Sample (size 2) uses 15 balls of colourway #3303 Red Snow.
Alternative: approx. 1000 (1050, 1095, 1135, 1180, 1265) m / 1095 (1150, 1200, 1240, 1290, 1385) yds of bulky weight yarn.
Gauge: 12 sts and 20 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Garter st worked flat after blocking.
Suggested needles: 5 mm (US 9) circulars 60 cm / 24” long
Notions: Stitch markers, locking markers, row counter, scissors, tape measure, stitch holders, tapestry needle.
Techniques used: Cable cast-on, Japanese short rows.
Notes: The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. Each back shoulder is cast-on and worked separately, then joined in one piece using cable cast-on, the shoulders are shaped using short rows and then worked even down to underarm. Stitches for each front shoulder are picked up along the back shoulders and worked separately with increases shaping the front neckline down to underarm. Back and front are joined and continued straight in one piece down to the full length. Sleeve sts are picked up around the armholes and worked from the top down in the round with decreases to desired length.
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