Retro Cabled Cardigan by Vanessa Ewing

Retro Cabled Cardigan

Knitting
August 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1210 - 2200 yards (1106 - 2012 m)
34, (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)” finished bust measurement; garment is meant to be worn with approximately 2-4” of positive ease.
English
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This unisex cabled cardigan features a simple cable pattern that can be made without cable needles.
The retro cardigan has about 2-4” of positive ease, and features patche pockets and elbows.
60s influence with an urban vibe

Finished Measurements
34, (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)” finished bust measurement; garment is meant to be worn with approximately 2-4” of positive ease.
22, (23, 24, 25, 26, 27)” long
18 ½, (18 ½, 19, 19, 19. 19)” sleeve length, from underarm

Needles
US 8 (5mm) straight or circular needles, or size to obtain gauge

Notions
Yarn Needle
Stitch Markers
Scrap yarn or stitch holder
7 buttons

Gauge
18 sts and 26 rows = 4” over stockinette stitch, blocked (see blocking instructions under finishing)
20 sts and 26 rows = 4” over cable pattern, blocked (see blocking instructions under finishing)