Ombré by Tanis Lavallee




Ombré by Tanis Lavallee
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This light as air cardigan is simple in construction, easy to throw on over just about anything and will be the perfect addition to a transitional wardrobe.
Sweater is knit in one piece from the top down - button band is knit at the same time as body for minimal finishing.
Sizes
32 (34, 36, 38, 41, 45, 49, 53) 56, 59, 64, 68”
Pink sample shown with 9“ of positive ease.
Blue gradient sample shown with 1” of positive ease.
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Gauge
23 stitches and 32 rows = 4” square in stockinette stitch with yarn held double. Knit flat, measured after blocking.
Recommended Needles
4mm / US 6 circular needles, 32”-40” / 80-100cm
4mm / US 6 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round (dpns or magic loop)
Or size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarn
Approximate yardage: 1500 (1650, 1800, 1900, 2200, 2400, 2700, 3000) 3200, 3400, 3700, 4000 yds total of mohair silk lace weight yarn (held double). If you are knitting with 2 colours, you will need half of the total yardage in each colour.
Additional Tools and Materials
Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, 7 buttons (more or less depending on the length of your sweater).