Ruffled Elegance by Carole Powell

Ruffled Elegance

Knitting
August 2008
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
672 - 784 yards (614 - 717 m)
Chest at Underarm: 36 (40, 44, 48)"
English

Yarn Symbol: Medium (4)

Level of Experience: Intermediate

Sizes: S (M, L, 1X)

Finished Measurements:

  • Chest at Underarm: 36 (40, 44, 48)“
  • Length: 23½ (24½, 25, 25)“

Materials:

  • Nashua Handknits DESERT FLOWER (1.75oz/50g, 112yds/102m, 50% Cotton, 43% Linen, 7% Nylon): 6 (6, 7, 7) balls #3566
  • Size 5 (3.75mm) straight & 32” (80cm) circular needles or size needed to obtain correct gauge
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch holders

Designer Note: Garment runs slightly large to accommodate clothing underneath.

Construction Note: Cardigan is worked in one piece up to the armholes, where it is split for fronts and back.