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Women’s Striped Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Tina Barrett
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Moss stitch and stripes make Tina Barrett’s stripy cardigan an easy pattern for beginner knitters

Tina Barrett’s stripy cardigan features a textured moss stitch collar, cuffs and a button band, as well as a repeating pattern of bright stripes. It is knitted in 100% mercerised cotton which is great for summer and has a lovely sheen to it. If these colours are a little bright for your taste, simply switch to the shades that best suit your wardrobe. This is a great beginner-friendly knitting pattern that will help you master cardigan construction. Download the knitting pattern today!

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What do I need?

Yarn: Rico Essentials Cotton DK, (A) shade 14 Fuchsia, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) 50g balls, (B) shade 51 Natural, 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) 50g balls, (C) shade 86 Pistachio, (D) shade 69 Tangerine, 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) 50g balls of each
Needles: 3.25mm, 4mm
Stitch holders, two
Assorted buttons, seven
Poppers, seven

Sizing

Dress size (approx): 10 (12, 14, 16, 18, 20)
To fit bust (cm): 86 (91, 97, 102, 107, 112)
Length to shoulder (cm): 55 (55, 56, 56, 57, 57)
Sleeve seam (cm): 44 (44, 46, 46, 47, 47)
Armhole depth (cm): 18 (18, 19, 19, 20, 20)

Meet the designer

Author Tina Barrett is a lifelong knitter and crocheter who loves to design for children and babies. To https://www.letsknit.co.uk/designers/tina-barrett">see more of Tina's patterns, visit here. If you enjoyed making her fairy doll, we think you'll love making this https://www.letsknit.co.uk/free-knitting-patterns/triceratops-dinosaur-toy-knitting-pattern">triceratops dino toy next.

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