Craft:
Knit
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Project Type:
Women’s Clothing
Designer:
Åsa Buchta
We received so many requests for an adult version of our baby cardigan Kirby, we had to oblige. Cardigan is worked in one piece from the neck down, then divided for body and sleeves. Back neck is raised with short rows. Sleeves are worked down in the round.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (36, 40, 44) [48, 52, 56] {60, 64, 68}" / (91.5, 101.5, 112) [122, 132, 142] {152.5, 162.5, 172.5} cm
Length: (21¾, 22, 22½) [23, 23¼, 23½] {24, 24¼, 24½}" / (55, 56, 57) [58.5, 59, 59.5] {61, 61.5, 62} cm
Shown in size 44" / 112 cm. Recommended ease: 2–4" / 5–10 cm positive ease.
YARN
BERROCO LANAS (100 grs): (5, 6, 6) [6, 7, 7] {8, 8, 9) balls #95124 Coast
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
32" / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 set each double-pointed needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm
Stitch markers
Waste yarn to hold stitches
Seven ¾" / 19 mm buttons
GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm in St st on larger needles