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The Solstice Cardigan is a free knitting pattern for adults designed especially for Solstice Cotton Yarn. Worked sideways with a contrast collar and cuffs, this plush cardigan in breathable 100% Cotton will become a wardrobe staple.
Worked sideways starting at sleeve cuff and sewn together at sides, and top and bottom of sleeves. Collar knitted onto each side and seamed at back neck. Worked flat using a long circular needle to accommodate large number of stitches.
20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.50mm needles. How to check and adjust your tension.
This pattern is designed for Solstice Cotton Yarn.
1 pair each 3.75mm & 4.50mm knitting needles and 3.75mm & 4.50mm long circular needles


3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques you'll be employing - working sideways, switching colours, working flat on a circular needle, seaming collar.
| To Fit Chest | cm | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
| Finished chest size | cm | 98 | 108 | 118 | 128 | 138 |
| Body Length |
cm | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 |
| Sleeve Length |
cm | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Yarn requirements | Main Colour: x 50g balls Solstice Cotton Yarn | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Contrast Colour: x 50g balls Solstice Cotton Yarn | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Knitted samples shown in Solstice Cotton Yarn 2626 Pink and 2621 Cream.
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We specialise in natural fibre yarns, sourcing wool from Australian sheep.
We design & manufacture the majority of our yarns in Bendigo, Australia.
We've been helping you Craft Joy for over 40 years.