Looking for that little something to grab on those cool fall mornings? Something warm and cozy but at the same time sharp and put together? Lucy in the Sky is for you! Knit in a super soft, washable merino, you’ll reach for this cardigan time and time again. Dress is up over a crisp white oxford, or just throw it on over that old t-shirt for an instant lift.
Lucy is knit bottom-up in one piece, and features a diamond texture pattern on the body, smooth stockinette sleeves, raglan shaping and knit-in bands. The diamond purl pattern is easy to memorize and flies along. You won’t know how you ever did without it!
FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENT:
30 [33, 35, 37, 40][42, 44, 47, 50] inches, closed (make the size closest to your bust size for a sleek fit; shown in 33″ on a 36″ bust)
GAUGE:
In st st, 20 sts and 24 rows = 4″ square
Materials:
9 [10, 11, 12, 12][13, 13, 14, 15] skeins of Artyarns Supermerino [100% merino wool; 104 yd/50 g; colour 113]
or
approximately 950 [1040, 1100, 1150, 1240][1300, 1350, 1400, 1500] yards worsted-weight yarn
4 mm/US6 24″ or 36″ circular needle
4 mm/US6 double pointed needles
stitch markers
scrap yarn
DIFFICULTY:
This pattern is suitable for an adventurous beginner. Skills required: cast on, knit, purl, increase and decrease, reading a chart, grafting, knitting in the round, bind off.
TO ORDER
$6.00 CAD
RAVELRY DOWNLOAD
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Note: As of July 5, 2010, sales tax will be added to this price for all Canadian residents only. The rates are: British Columbia 12%; Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador 13%; Nova Scotia 15%; and everywhere else in Canada 5% GST. Tax will be added in the Paypal payment process.
Lucy is just the thing to keep you cozy all year long!
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