Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2007

Design by Michelle Woodford

Cables and bobbles. Raglan armholes and garter stitch edging. Knitted frogs for front closures, a tassel on top. These are a few of our favorite things about Michelle Woodford’s Aran cardigan and hat.

Difficulty level

Difficulty level 4 Experienced

MATERIALS

Cardigan

7 (8, 8, 9) 1oz/50g balls (each approx 77yd/70m) of Filatura di Crosa/TahkiStacy Charles, Inc. Zara Plus (wool) in #403 pink

One pair size 10 (6mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Two size 9 (5.5mm) dpn for I-cord

Cable needle

Stitch holders and markers

Hat

2 balls in #403 pink

One set (4) dpn size 10 (6mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Cable needle

SIZES

Cardigan sized for Baby’s 6 (12, 18, 24) months; hat sized for one size. Cardigan shown in size 12 months.

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Chest (buttoned) 21 (23, 25, 27)”/53.5 (58.5, 63.5, 68.5)cm

Length 12 (13, 13, 14)”/31.5 (33, 34.5, 37)cm

Upper arm 8 (9, 9, 10)”/21.5 (23, 24, 25.5)cm

Hat circumference 13″/34.5cm

GAUGES

17 sts and 22 rows to 4″/10cm over St st using size 10 (6mm) needles.

6 sts to 1″/2.5cm and 22 rows to 4″/10cm over 6-st cable using size 10 (6mm) needles.