A Very Useful Cardigan - Knitting Kits

Here is the beautiful A Very Useful Cardigan by Michelle Porter!

A classic V-neck raglan cardigan to be worn with 2.5-7.5 cm / 1-3 in of ease. The fronts measure wider than the back in the larger sizes. Worked seamlessly from the bottom up, in pieces that are joined at underarms. A self-finished opening edge features a generous amount of buttonholes, thus closing any gaps at bust. Optional pockets.

We offer this model as a kit only. If you want to buy the pattern alone, you'll find it on Michelle Porter's Ravelry HERE.

THIS KNITTING KIT INCLUDES

• The A Very Useful Cardigan knitting pattern (sent as a digital pdf format) - The pattern is included when you purchase a kit.
• PATRICKNITS SIGNATURE - MERICA [100% untreated merino Rambouillet, 411 m per 100 g] -
  • Color 1: 2 (2, 2) (2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) SKEINS - shown in Dream Baby
  • Color 2: 2 (2, 2) (2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) SKEINS - shown in Nuit

IN ADDITION TO THIS KIT, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS

• Straight needles size 3 mm (US 2½), or circular needles to work in rows, 80 cm (32 in) long - or size required to obtain the gauge.
  
• Straight needles size 3.5 mm (US 4), or circular needles to work in rows, 80 cm (32 in) long - or size required to obtain the gauge.
• DPN'S size 3 mm (US 2½), or short circular needles, 23 cm (9 in) long - or size required to obtain the gauge.
• DPN'S size 3.5 mm / US 4, or short circular needles, 30 cm / 12 in long - or size required to obtain the gauge.
• 6 small Stitch holders and 4 sliding stitch markers
• locking stitch markers 10 (10, 10) (11, 11, 11) (12, 12, 12)
• Buttons 10 (10, 10) (11, 11, 11) (12, 12, 12) small - approx 13 mm / ½ in diameter
• Tapestry needle

SIZES - XS (S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Instructions are given for the smallest size first. Changes for larger sizes are written in parentheses. Where there is only one figure, it applies to all sizes. Please read through the entire pattern and circle or highlight all of the instructions and figures for the size you wish to make.

• Bust Finished Measurements (approx): 86 (94, 104)(113, 122, 131.5)(140.5, 149.5, 158) cm / 33¾ (37, 41)(44½, 48, 51¾)(55¼, 58¾, 62¼) in.
• Length to back shoulder Finished Measurements: 56 (57, 58.5)(64, 65.5, 66.5)(71, 72.5, 73.5) cm / 22 (22½, 23)(25, 25¾, 26¼)(28, 28½, 29) in.
• Upper sleeve circumference Finished Measurements: 30 (32.5, 35.5)(38, 40, 42)(44.5, 47, 49) cm / 11¾ (12¾, 14)(15, 15¾, 16½)(17½, 18½, 19¼) in.
• Sleeve length to underarm Finished Measurements (adjustable): 43 (43, 44.5)(45.5, 47, 47)(47, 47, 47) cm / 17 (17, 17½)(18, 18½, 18½)(18½, 18½, 18½) in.

GAUGE

• 27 sts and 36 rows = 10 cm / 4 in over Stocking stitch, with larger needles, blocked.
• 30 sts and 40 rows = 10 cm / 4 in over 1 X 1 Rib pattern, with smaller needles, blocked.

NOTE

All measurements given are approximate and are rounded off to the nearest 0.5 cm / ¼ in. Always knit a large test swatch to check tension and preview finished fabric. Adjust needle size to obtain the tension specified. Wash and/or block swatches to avoid any surprises.

Dark colors next to light colors can cause reds and blues in particular to bleed.  Although we rinse our yarns thoroughly, we strongly recommend pre-washing dark skeins OR knitting a swatch with both colors before starting your project.  For this reason, if you request that your yarn be wound onto skeins, it will be done using only the light-colored yarns.

ENJOY! ♥

This pattern is sold in a digital pdf format: a link to download your pattern will be provided once the order is completed and you will also get this link by email (make sure to check your spams if you can't find the email in your inbox)