DIY Kit - My First Cardigan - Merino No. 5
DIY Kit - My First Cardigan
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The body of this cardigan is knit flat in one piece from the bottom up. The back panel is worked first. Without casting off, the first front panel is worked. The second front panel is worked after. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up from the outer edge of the garment and worked in the round to the cuff. Stitches for the neckband are picked up from the inner edge of the garment and worked flat.
Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS - 3X
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|
Size |
Yarn Amounts |
Width (side seam to side seam) |
Length (shoulder to hem) |
|
XS |
4 balls |
16” (40 cm) |
13” (33 cm) |
|
S/M |
5 balls |
20” (50 cm) |
14” (35 cm) |
|
M/L |
6 balls |
21” (53 cm) |
16” (40 cm) |
|
L/XL |
7 balls |
23.5” (59.5 cm) |
17” (43 cm) |
|
2X |
8 balls |
26” (66 cm) |
17.5” (44 cm) |
|
3X |
9 balls |
28.5” (72 cm) |
18” (45 cm) |
Kit Contains:
- Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 Yarn 74 yds 68 m | 150 g 5.3 oz each, 100% merino wool
- Pattern
- Loopy Mango project bag
- Knitting Needles - OPTIONAL
Note: For sleeves, you will need to use magic loop method when using size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles, 32’’ (80 cm). To avoid magic loop for sleeves, you can use an additional size US 19 (15 mm) circular 20’’ (50 cm) needles.
Buttons can be added to this style to make it your signature piece.
Fiber Content Note: Merino No. 5 TWEED colors Blacksmith, Flamingo, and Stardust have different fiber content: 80% Merino Wool, 14% Wool, 6% Viscose
Care: Dry clean or hand wash cold, lay flat to dry. Please test any washing/drying method on a small swatch to ensure you like the end result. Note that exposing wool to heat (hot water) or agitation (machine washing) will cause it to felt.
Yarn made in Italy, kit assembled in the USA.
Shown in Sage (S/M), Lavender (S/M), Spicy Hot Pink (S/M), and TWEED - Stardust (M/L).
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