Colour Yourself Free Cardi’ – Knitting Pattern (Digital Download)

Description

Measurements

Dimensions of the back panel laid flat after blocking are approx:

– XS: Width 51.5cm / 20.25” Length 73cm / 28.5”
– S/M: Width 57.5cm / 22.5″ Length 73cm / 28.5″
– M/L: Width 63cm / 24.5″ Length: 74cm / 29″
– L/XL: Width 68.5cm / 27″ Length: 74cm / 29″
– 2XL Width 74cm / 29″ Length: 76cm / 29″

Measurements for sleeves included in pattern.

Yardage Approx:

XS – 430m / 700g (470yds / 25oz)
S/M – 460m / 750g  (503yds / 26.5oz)
M/L – 515m / 840g (563yds  / 30oz)
L/XL – 605m / 990g (662yds / 35oz)
2XL – 660m / 1100g  (722yds / 39oz)

This is a rough starting point. The amount needed will vary based on your own yarn choices and may differ greatly if handspinning.

Other items you will need

Tapestry needle for seaming/weaving in ends.

Strong chunky yarn for seaming.

Locking stitch marker or scrap yarn

Pattern Notes

 Pattern is written with step by step instructions and lots of tips with the aim of making it suitable for a total beginner. Diagrams are included for help with picking up stitches for the sleeves and a 2 page Nitty Gritty sheet includes basic guidance on spinning yarns for this project and how to swatch, as well as knitting with commercial scraps.

Skills covered

 Knitting Stockinette stitch both flat and in the round

Picking up and knitting stitches

Working a horizontal and vertical mattress stitch

Working a 1×1 twisted rib stitch (or alternative 1×1 rib) both flat and in the round

Changing colours.