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A casual cardigan featuring a textural Gingham plaid pattern in Brioche and Garter stitch.
Ginny is knit top-down with a drop-shoulder construction, a straight boxy fit (the same circumference at the bust and hip), and afterthought pockets.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Finished Bust/Hip Circumference:
90 (108, 126, 144, 162, 180) cm
35 ½ (42 ½, 49 ¼, 56 ¾, 63 ¾, 70 ¾)“
Recommended positive ease: 10-30 cm / 4-12“ (included in finished bust/hip circumference)
Choose a size that is closest to your body measurement plus added ease. Smaller sizes may prefer more ease, and larger sizes may prefer less ease.
Length (at center back):
17 (17, 19, 19, 20 ¾, 20 ¾)“
Pictured in size 3 with 18 cm / 7” positive ease (the sleeve length has been adjusted for fit).
YARN
4 color of (semi-)solid DK weight yarn
(about 250 yds per 100 g):
- 1 main color A (shown in gray)
- 1 secondary color B (shown in a dusty rose)
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2 contrasting colors C & D (shown in yellow and pink)
For a two-color version, use the same color for B, C & D.
YARDAGE
Color A (main color):
663 (752, 939, 1052, 1278, 1362) yds
3 (3, 4, 5, 6, 6) skeins*
Color B (secondary color):
230 (252, 336, 376, 414, 441) yds
1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins*
Color C (contrasting color):
102 (112, 130, 149, 237, 255) yds
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skeins*
Color D (contrasting color):
98 (115, 135, 152, 172, 183) yds
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skeins*
In Total:
1093 (1231, 1540, 1729, 2101, 2241) yds
6 (6, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins*
* The number of skeins is stated for the sample yarn with 230 m / 252 yds per 100 g skein.
GAUGE
20 sts / 20 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Brioche and Garter stitch squares (9 sts in Brioche/Garter, 10 counted/20 worked rows per square; detailed swatching instructions included in the pattern) with the main needle size after blocking)
20 sts / 26 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch with the larger needle size after blocking)
NEEDLES
Main needle size: US 4/3.5 mm circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge and optimal drape), 80-120 cm / 32-47” long; and DPNs in same size for attached ribbing (and optionally for cuffs and pocket ribbing)
Larger needle size: US 6/4 mm circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge and optimal drape), 80-120 cm / 32-47” long; or DPNs in same size for sleeves and pocket lining
Smaller needle size: US 1-3/2-3 mm circular needles or DPNs for picking up afterthought pocket stitches
NOTIONS
tapestry needle, 2 stitch markers, 2 lengths of waste yarn for afterthought pockets
