Mandara Cardigan by Rae Blackledge

Mandara Cardigan

Knitting
September 2014
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in sand st with larger needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1600 - 3000 yards (1463 - 2743 m)
Chest: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)”
English
This pattern is available from willowyarns.com for $4.99.

Combine warmth and fashion with this classic cardigan designed by Rae Blackledge in coordinating shades Willow Daily Worsted yarn.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Size
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X)
Chest: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)” 86.5 (96.5, 107, 117, 127, 137)cm
Length: 29 (29, 30, 30, 31, 31)” 74 (74, 76, 76, 79, 79)cm

Materials
• Willow Yarns™ Daily Worsted (100% superwash wool; 100g/218 yds)
o 0072 Stormy Heather 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls: A
o 0032 Steel 3 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls: B
• US size 7 (4.5mm) straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• US size 4 (3.5mm) straight needles
• Removable Markers
• 2 stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Gauge
20 sts x 28 rows = 4” (10.2cm) in sand st with larger needle
16 sts x 40 rows = 4” (10.2cm) in fisherman rib with larger needle
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