Audrey's Cardigan by Elizabeth Smith
Audrey's Cardigan by Elizabeth Smith
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Audrey’s Cardigan is a simple, top-down seamless v-neck cardigan knit up in chunky-weight yarn, perfect for teens and adults.
There are video tutorials available for every major step of this sweater! So if you have never made a sweater before, this would be a great way to learn. Link in pattern to access all of the tutorials.
This cardigan features top-down, seamless raglan construction and instructions for 3 different body shaping options - no shaping, waist-shaping or A-line shaping. A simple stripe of contrasting color is featured above the hem and cuffs for a little visual interest (although you can add more stripes or omit if you prefer). This is a versatile piece that you can tailor to your own personal style!
PATTERN INFORMATION:
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished Bust Circumference (buttoned): 32 (35, 38.25, 41.5, 44.75) (48, 51, 54.25, 58.5, 61.75)”/81 (89, 97, 105, 114) (122, 130, 138, 149, 157) cm
How to Pick your Size: Choose a size that is approx 1-4”/3-10 cm larger than your actual bust measurement (for a close/fitted look, go with lower end of this, for a standard sweater fit, go with higher end, or more ease if desired!).
Shown in size 1 (body style = no shaping version).
Yarn/Yardage: Chunky weight yarn
Main Color (MC): Approx 640 (695, 780, 840, 900) (990, 1060, 1120, 1230, 1300) yds. Note: add 40 yds to the above amounts if making the A-line version.
Contrasting Color (CC): Approx 6-10 yds
Gauge: 15 sts & 21 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st after blocking
Needles & Supplies:
US 10/6 mm 32”/80 cm circ or size needed to obtain gauge.
For Sleeves: US 10/6 mm DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge (or you can use 32”/80 cm circ if magic looping).
For Button Band: US 9/5.5 mm 32”/80 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge.
For Sleeve Cuffs: US 9/5.5 mm DPNs, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge (or you can use 32”/80 cm circ if magic looping).
4 stitch markers.
2 pieces of scrap yarn, approx 20”/51 cm in length.
Tapestry needle.
Locking stitch markers (for buttonhole placement).
4 buttons, approx 7/8”.
Suitable yarns include:
Cyrano is a woollen spun yarn made from a blend of white French Mérinos d'Arles (Provence) and black Portuguese merino, raised with concern for the well-being of the animals and the value of their wool. It is the big sister of De Rerum Natura Gilliat (worsted weight) and Ulysse (sport weight).
All the manufacturing stages of this yarn are carried out in a short circuit (France and Portugal for sourcing, Belgium or Italy for washing, France for spinning and dyeing) with traceability and care to reduce its impact on the environment.
It is offered in natural colours resulting from the blend of brown and white fleeces ("sel" (salt), "poivre blanc" (white pepper), "poivre et sel" (pepper and salt) and "poivre" (pepper)), and in a range of subtly heathered and dyed in fleece colours.
ON THE NEEDLES
Its five strand composition creates a well rounded yarn with excellent stitch definition.
It is the perfect yarn for quick and satisfying projects such as hats, scarves or blankets, but also for knitting big warm cardigans that can be used as mid-season coats and children's jumpers that are particularly resistant to the vicissitudes of the playground!
RECOMMENDED CARE
This yarn is not superwash treated. We recommend washing your knitted fabric in warm water with soap or a suitable detergent. If you wish to test the wool programme of your washing machine, we advise you to do so first with your sample.
Please note that very dark or particularly saturated colours are more likely to bleed during blocking. If you plan to mix dark shades with lighter colours, we recommend that you test a sample first. If you find excess dye in the first wash, we recommend that you repeat the rinse bath until it is clear before drying your work.
Composition: 100% wool (French mérinos d'Arles and Portuguese black merino)
Ball weight: 100g
Yarn weight: Heavy Aran to Chunky
Meterage: 150 m / 100 g approx
Gauge: 13 – 16 sts x 20 – 24 rows using 5 – 6.5 mm needles per 10 x 10 cm in Stocking stitch.