Different effects can be achieved by using a variety of yarns in worsted to chunky weights and lots of options are given so that you can make Liesl your own by varying the neckline depth, body and sleeve lengths and cast off method. Fasten your finished cardigan with any number of buttons, a ribbon bow or perhaps a special pin.
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Worsted to Chunky weight yarn. Any yarn with a recommended gauge of 18-14 sts per 10cm / 4” can be used to give different effects.
Green sample was knit in Artesano Aran in Dawn, red sample in Araucania Nature Cotton in Red 17 and pink / grey sample in Malabrigo Worsted in Pearl.
The exact amount of yarn required will depend on the options you choose and the length you knit to but as a guide the options chosen for the samples used approximately:
Green sample 310[340, 400, 435, 560, 600, 670]m / 335[375, 435, 475, 610, 655, 730]yds
Red sample 160[180, 225, 245, 325, 350, 415]m / 175[195, 245, 270, 355, 385, 450]yds
Pink / grey 165[190, 235, 260, 340, 365, 425]m / 185[210, 260, 285, 370, 400, 465]yds
You will also need approximately 12 metres extra for swatching
Stitch markers, darning needle, scrap yarn
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Technique Thursday - One row buttonholes
Blog post - Using charts
13 sts and 17 rows = 10cm / 4" in st st.
10cm / 4" = 1 12 st rep of feather and fan
Worsted to Chunky weight yarn. Any yarn with a recommended gauge of 18-14 sts per 10cm / 4" can be used to give different effects.
Green sample was knit in Artesano Aran in Dawn, red sample in Araucania Nature Cotton in Red 17 and pink / grey sample in Malabrigo Worsted in Pearl.
US 8 / 5mm 32" / 80cm circular needle