Pop Top Cardigan by Heather Walpole

Pop Top Cardigan

Knitting
September 2021
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch knit at, taken after blocking
US 11 - 8.0 mm
660 - 1320 yards (604 - 1207 m)
Finished Measurement: 34 (36.5, 38, 41.5, 44.5)[48.5, 51, 55, 59]” / 86.5 (92.5, 96.5, 105.5, 113)[123, 129.5, 139.5, 150] cm bust circumference with the front bands overlapped
English
This pattern is available for $8.00 USD
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Pop Top Cardigan features extra room across the front for a generous drape or easy closure with a shawl pin. This cute waist-length cardigan features seed stitch details and edging.

Knit this sweater in your favorite color using Baa Baa Bulky merino yarn from Ewe Ewe and create a sweater you can wear again and again!

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)6, 7, 8, 9

Finished Measurement: 34 (36.5, 38, 41.5, 44.5)48.5, 51, 55, 59” / 86.5 (92.5, 96.5, 105.5, 113)123, 129.5, 139.5, 150 cm bust circumference with the front bands overlapped

To be worn with approximately 2-3” / 5-7.5 cm positive ease.

Note: The front of the cardigan is a bit roomier owing to the overlapping front bands; choose the finished size that is 2-3” / 5-7.5 cm larger than your full bust circumference so that the back fits properly. See full schematic of finished garment sizes on Page 7.

Yarn: Ewe Ewe Yarns, Baa Baa Bulky, 132 yards per 100g skein, 100% merino wool superwash, #5 bulky weight
5 (6, 6, 7, 7)8, 8, 9, 10 skeins (80 Indigo)

Needles:
US 11 (8 mm) 32-40” / 80-100 cm circular needle for Body (or length preferred for comfort)
US 11 (8 mm) set of DPNs for Sleeves (or other preferred method of small circumference knitting)

Adjust needle size as necessary to match gauge.

Supplies: 6 ring stitch markers, locking stitch marker (optional), row counter, tapestry needle, smooth waste yarn

Gauge: 12 sts and 18 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch knit at, taken after blocking

PULLOVER VERSION: Knit yourself a coordinating Pop Top Pullover!


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