Macaulay Cardigan – Project Kit
The Macaulay Cardigan is a classic, semi-fitted cardigan with set-in sleeves. It has deep ribbed welts at the waist and cuffs, accentuated by a contrasting band of Garter Stitch which gives the effect of piping. It is knitted from the bottom up in pieces and seamed, then finished by picking up stitches for the button bands and neckband.
The knitting project kit will contain the pattern and 3-6 x 100g skeins of Tamar DK for Main Shade, and 1 skein in Contrast Colour, depending on the size ordered. It will arrive in one of our cotton tote project bags.
Pattern Level of Ability: Intermediate
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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference:
79 (86.5, 94, 101.5, 109, 117) cm /
31 (34, 37, 40, 43, 46) inches
Body Length to underarm: 33 cm / 13 inches
Armhole depth:
21.5 (23, 23.5, 24, 25.5, 26) cm /
8.5 (9, 9.25, 9.5, 10, 10.25) inches
Sleeve Length to underarm:
51 cm / 20 inches
Further measurements are shown on Schematic, Page 2
Designed to be worn with 0 – 3 inches of positive ease
Model has 79 cm / 31 inch bust and is wearing size 86.5 cm / 34 inches
DIFFICULTY
Techniques include: changing colour, increasing and decreasing, Mattress Stitch, picking up stitches
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
4mm (8 UK, 6 US) straight or circular knitting needles
2.75mm (12 UK, 2 US) straight or circular knitting needles
Darning needle
Strong sock yarn in coordinating colour for sewing seams
7 x 1 inch buttons
GAUGE / TENSION
19 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm / 4 inches measured over Stocking Stitch using larger needles
24 sts and 48 rows to 10 cm / 4 inches measured over 2 x 2 rib using smaller needles
Always use a needle size which results in the correct gauge after blocking