Edith by Janet McMahon

Edith

Knitting
January 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1250 - 1350 yards (1143 - 1234 m)
to fit 32" to 34" bust
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

A loose fitting cardigan with a decorative Fair Isle border around the body. Knitted in 4 ply weight yarn.

The cardigan is knitted in one piece up to the armholes, and then knitted back and forth. The shoulders are formed by short row shaping and a three needle bind off. The sleeves are knitted flat and seamed to fit.

To fit 32”/ 34” chest.
Finished measurements:
Chest 36” / 92 cm
Sleeve seam 18” / 46 cm
Length 19” / 48 cm

Yarn requirements:-

10 x 25g balls of Jamieson & Smith 2 ply jumper weight in main colour - pink.
Oddments in the following colours-
Cream, light blue, medium blue, dark blue and green