Cropper Knit Cardi
$8.00
You’ve found your new, favorite throw-on piece. The checkered lace cropped cardigan is a spring/summer wardrobe dream or use it as a layering piece in fall/winter! Knit from the bottom up, stitches are picked up for the cap sleeves and collar. The Cropper Cardi is a really good project for those just beginning their knitting journey.
Description
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The Cropper Cardigan is worked in one piece from the bottom up to the underarm. The back and fronts are then worked separately and joined at the shoulder with a three-needle bind-off. Stitches are then picked up to work the sleeve trim in the round, and the collar trim back and forth.
MATERIALS
DK-Weight (#3), 100% superwash merino wool
600(600, 900, 900, 900) {900, 1200, 1200, 1200}yds / 200(200, 300, 300, 300) {300, 400, 400, 400}gr
Size U.S. 5/3.75 mm circular needle 32” / 80 cm long — or size needed to obtain gauge
Set U.S. 5/3.75 mm DPNs or long circular needle for magic loop
Additional size U.S. 5/3.75 mm circular needle for three-needle bind-off
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers (optional)
Stitch holders
GAUGE
22 sts x 24 rows = 4″/10 cm in Wheat Ear Stitch, after blocking
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9}
To fit chest circumference 30 (32, 36, 40, 44) {48, 52, 56, 60}” / 76 (81.5, 91.5, 101.5, 112) {122, 132, 142, 152.5} cm, with 4-6″ / 10-12.5 cm of positive ease
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Prefer a Kit? Check out my Quince & Co x Vickie Howell Collab.
