Garter Basketweave Cardigan #161 by Sue McCain

Garter Basketweave Cardigan #161

Knitting
June 2007
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1250 - 3050 yards (1143 - 2789 m)
XXXS (27.5") to 6X (73")
English
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This is a truly easy cardigan to knit up – you’ll have the stitch pattern memorized in no time. Instructions are given for both men’s and women’s versions – make a matching set for you and your partner! This is sure to become the cardigan that goes everywhere you do.

The cardigan is worked from the bottom up in pieces, then sewn together.

The stitch pattern is presented in both written and charted formats.

Skill Level: Easy

Skills Used: Increasing and decreasing, picking up stitches

Sizes: XXX-Small (XX-Small, X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)

Finished Measurements: 27.5 (33, 35.5, 41, 43.5, 49, 51.5, 57, 59.5, 65, 67.5, 73)“ bust/chest, buttoned; intended to be worn with approximately 4” ease

Materials: Worsted weight cotton/acrylic blend:
Women’s Version: 1250 (1350, 1425, 1550, 1700, 1875, 1925, 2100, 2225, 2400, 2475, 2625) yards

Men’s Version: 1375 (1500, 1600, 1750, 1900, 2100, 2225, 2425, 2600, 2800, 2875, 3050) yards

Model knit in Tatamy Tweed Worsted by Kraemer Yarns (40% cotton / 60% acrylic; 100 grams / 180 yards): color #Y1218.

Needles and Notions: One pair size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles, OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE; one pair size 5 (3.75 mm) knitting needles; one size 5 circular needle, 40” long; 7 removable stitch markers; seven 7/8” buttons

Gauge: In Garter Basketweave Pattern, 24 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10 cm, using larger needles.

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