Mother-of-the-Bride Cardigan
by Sally Melville
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Mother-of-the-Bride Cardigan
Drapey cardigan mixes fitted and snug with loose and flowing. Front is soft and loose, while back is firm and snug. Upper sleeve in bulky yarn is fitted, while lower sleeve is loose and flowing. Dress it up or down for a comfortable, versatile garment. (Sally is wearing the sweater on the book’s cover.)
Skill Level: Experienced
Sizing Information:
- S-M (L-1X, 2X)
- Finished bust (at underarm): 36 (42, 48)“ / 91 (106.5, 122) cm
- Finished length (at side): 20 (21, 22)“ / 51 (53.5, 56) cm
- Finished shoulder width: 12.5 (12.5, 14.5)“ / 31.5 (31.5, 37) cm
- Finished sleeve length: 32 (32.5, 34)“ / 81 (82.5, 98) cm
Materials:
- 920 (1130, 1350) yd / 828 (1017, 1215) m (5-5-6 balls) Rowan Kidsilk Spray (70% kid mohair, 30% silk, each approx. 7/8 oz / 25g and 229 yd / 210m), in color 572 Pebbles (fine/sport)
- 450 (550, 660) yd / 405 (495, 594) m (5-5-6 balls) Zitron Loft Classic (100% merino wool, each approx. 1 3/4 oz / 50g and 110 yd / 100m), in color 1211 taupe (bulky) (Note: Pattern says “Skacel loft” - Zitron Loft is distributed by Skacel, but actually is called “Zitron Loft Classic”)
- One pair 5 mm / US 8 needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
- One pair 3 mm / US 3 needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
- One size 3 mm / US 3 circular needle, 24” / 60 cm long
- Tapestry needle
- One 5 mm / US H-8 crochet hook
About this yarn
by Rowan
Lace
70% Mohair, 30% Silk
229 yards
/
25
grams
1219 projects
stashed
1428 times
rating
of
4.4
from
333 votes
About this yarn
by Zitron
Bulky
100% Merino
110 yards
/
50
grams
329 projects
stashed
258 times
rating
of
4.2
from
72 votes
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