Carefree Cardigan
by Amy Gunderson
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Carefree Cardigan
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68)”, intended to fit with 4-6” of positive ease
Length: 23¾ (24½, 25½, 25¾, 26¾) (27½, 28½, 28¾, 29¾)”
Skills/techniques used in pattern:
• Knit stitches.
• Casting on and binding off.
• Changing colors.
• Sewing seams with mattress stitch.
PATTERN NOTES
Butterfly™ features a unique stripe pattern where approximately two thirds of the cake is one solid color and the remaining third features a 5-color stripe. This Cardigan is worked sideways in 2 pieces using 2-4 cakes per piece from the sleeves inward toward the center. Two colorways are used, and they will be alternated every two rows for additional striping!
For more information, see:
https://www.premieryarns.com/products/carefree-cardigan
About this pattern
About this yarn
by Premier Yarns
DK
100% Acrylic
546 yards
/
200
grams
79 projects
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