Knit in down-to-earth Rustic 4 ply, a richly cabled and textured cardigan is a Winter essential for every wardrobe. With options for regular or cropped fit, this aran is a pleasure to knit and to wear.
Construction
Knit flat and seamed, from the bottom up. Drop shoulders and crew neck. Sleeves worked flat. Button bands are placed on hold and knit to fit garment at end.
Tension
36 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm using 3.25mm and honeycomb stitch. How to check and adjust your tension.
Suitable Yarns
Shown in Rustic Tweed 4 ply. This pattern is suitable for other 4 ply yarns but will give a different result.
Accessories
A pair each 2.75mm and 3.25mm knitting needles. Cable needle. 2 stitch holders. Buttons (6 for cropped length, 7 for regular length). Stitch markers.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)
4 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques you'll be employing
Cables. Moss stitch. Keeping pattern correct while shaping. Making buttonholes by casting off, turning, and casting on.
Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
| To fit chest size |
cm |
|
80 |
90 |
100 |
110 |
120 |
130 |
| Finished chest size |
cm |
|
90 |
100 |
110 |
120 |
130 |
140 |
| Body length (cropped) |
cm |
|
45 |
46 |
47 |
48 |
49 |
50 |
| Body length (regular) |
cm |
|
55 |
56 |
57 |
58 |
59 |
60 |
| Sleeve length |
cm |
|
44 |
44 |
44 |
44 |
44 |
44 |
| Qty (cropped) |
Rustic Tweed 4 ply |
x 200g |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
| Qty (regular) |
|
|
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Photographed in Rustic Tweed 4 ply Dawn Mist, Driftwood, and Poseidon.