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Mella Cardigan

General Information 

Mella Cardigan is inspired by the crackle-effect of the flat beds of salt lakes. It is a raglan sleeve construction and is worked seamlessly from the top down. It features a method of forming lengthened purl stitches that I called “Grab Stitch”.

Grab Stitch ‘tuck’ style patterning adorn the front and back of this classic cardigan, knit in the round from the top down. Smooth stockinette on the sleeves provides textural contrast and ease of knitting.

Finished Measurements

Bust: 34 (37.5, 42, 45.5, 50)(53.5, 58, 61.5, 66)” / 86.5 (95.5, 106.5, 115.5, 127)(136, 147.5, 156, 167.5)cm

Gauge

18 stitches and 30 rows = 4” (10cm) over tuck pat using larger needle.

20 stitches and 29 rows = 4” (10cm) over Stockinette using larger needle.

Materials

Sizes: XS, (S, M, L, 1XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL): 8 (9, 10, 11, 12)(13, 14, 15, 16) 50g balls (each approx 153 yds) of Rowan Kid Classic in #898 champagne.

• One each sizes US5 and US7 (3.75 and 4.5mm) circular needles each 32”/80cm and 16”/40cm long, OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

• One set (circular needles) each sizes 5 and 7 (3.75 and 4.5mm) and/or DPNs.

• Stitch markers.

• Stitch holders.

• Buttons: 9 (9, 10, 10, 10)(10, 11, 11, 11) .75”/19mm buttons.