Scarlet Cardigan Knitting Pattern by PetiteKnit

The Scarlet Cardigan is worked from the top down with a line of raised knit stitches down the middle of the back, and along both sides of the body, as well as down the underside of both sleeves.

The ten sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) cm.

Finished Garment Measurements
Bust circumference: 105 (108) 115 (120) 125 (132) 143 (150) 157 (167) cm
Length: 50 (51) 53 (56) 58 (60) 62 (66) 68 (70) cm

Gauge: 23 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10cm in stocking stitch on a 3mm needle

Needles: Circular needles: 3mm, 40, 60 and 80 and/or 100cm and 2.5mm 40 and 80cm; Double-pointed needles: 2.5mm and 3mm

Materials

Yarns: 600 (650) 700 (700) 750 (750) 800 (850) 900 (950) grams of any fine merino DK weight wool yarn based on meterage of 50 g = 108 m.

4 buttons (Ø = 20 mm).

Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 out of 5) Likely suitable for an Advanced or experienced knitter.

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