Crab Cardigan by Sirkku Bingham

Crab Cardigan

Knitting
May 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 4 - 3.5 mm
425 - 450 yards (389 - 411 m)
Size 4, chest 23”, length approx. 11.5” after blocking
English
This pattern is available from slowcrawl.com for $10.00.

Available exclusively with your passport at Pinchknitter during the Slow Yarn Crawl from June 1-Aug 31, 2018.

Knit from the bottom up and sleeves attached as you go, this delightful cardigan requires very little “sewing up” when the knitting is finished. With a jaunty crab to brighten your day, you’ll want to make this cardigan over and over again.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Size: Size 4, chest 23”, length approx. 11.5” after blocking

Yarn: Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool, 192 yards, 45% wool, 35% silk and 20% nylon, 2 skeins color 74 yellow, 1 skein color 42 red

Needle: Circular needle 24” or 32” US 4, DPNs US 4

Gauge: : 24 sts/36 rows = 4”