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$100 – 5 Sessions plus materials
Cast on and learn all the techniques you need to make your first cardigan. We will knit Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad, a soft and elegant cardigan. It is worked seamlessly flat from the topp down with a beautiful lace pattern at thhe bottom. This is the perfect sweater to wear layered over tunics and dresses, and waisted pants as well. I suggest putting all the stitches on waste yarn and trying the sweater on before you begin the lace to be sure you have a length you will like and will enjoy wearing.
We will be covering gauge, swatching, positive/negative ease, short rows, picking up for the front band.
This is a very easy and very quick knit with worsted/light aran weight yarn worked at a relaxed open gauge.
Pattern is required through Ravelry for this class. The cardigan version is written to be worked back and forth in rows, the neck is shaped with short rows, the body and sleeves are divided after the yoke shaping. The body is worked back and forth in rows, the sleeves are worked in the round. The lace of the cardigan starts immediately after separating the body from the sleeves. This is is where you may wish to add length. The body can be made any length but plan to purchase more yarn.
Skills Required:
Advanced beginner - You will need to know how to knit and purl.
Finished Measurements
36.5 (40.5) 44.5 (48.5) 52.25 (56.25)” around chest at underarm
10” length from armhole to hem and sleeve length from armhole to cuff.
Selecting the correct amount of ease is a very personal, please choose a size based on your own preferences, a range between 2 to 10” of ease is suggested for this garment.
Materials
756 (756) 756 (1008) 1008 (1260) yards DK weight yarn held double with 1 strand of mohair. Double the amount of mohair if you want 2 strands of mohair (3 strands total)
The cardigan is worked at an open airy gauge. Look for Aran or chunky weight yarns to match gauge if you wish. Yardage amounts are approximate and selecting a different style of yarn may result in more or less yarn required.
The pullover is worked at a very open gauge for this weight of yarn. If substituting yarn look for Aran or chunky weight yarns and be careful to match gauge. Yardage amounts are approximate and selecting a different style of yarn may result in more or less yarn required.
Needles
5 mm (US 8): circular 16" and 24” or longer, and a set of 4 or 5 DPN for sleeve cuffs.
6 mm (US 10): circular 16” and 24” or longer for body and a set of 4 or 5 DPN for sleeves.
Notions required
9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) stitch marker, tapestry needle, 10 buttons (12-15 mm).
Gauge
16 sts x 22 rows = 10 cm / 4” on 6.0 mm /US 10 needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking. Make sure to keep the gauge right.
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