Elton Cardigan
Elton is a basic knit cardigan with a mix of stripes and texture. It has a relaxed boxy fit and it is slightly cropped. A perfect garment for lounging and relaxing to knit and wear. It’s worked seamlessly from the top down.
Cardigan is knit from top down. You will be working in the round and using German short row for shaping. There will be around 16" of positive ease. You will be doing strips and caring yarn up the side.
There is extra time between classes to allow more knitting time.
Purchase pattern Elton by Joji Locatelli on Ravelry for $9.00
Needles: US 2½ (3 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, 32” long. You will need a spare needle in the same size if you plan to use a tubular bind off. Other notions: 7, 8, or, 9 (5/8”) wide buttons. Stitch holders, tapestry needle, markers and extra cables or stitch saver. Refer to pattern for size and yarn amounts.
You will need to do a GAUGE swatch to determine what need size needle you will need and to ensure proper fit. This Cardigan has 16" of positive ease. Also, if you want it longer you may need more yarn.
GAUGE 20.5 sts and 36 rows to 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch FLAT on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles (body) after stretching out the fabric when blocking. 25 sts and 36 rows to 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch IN THE ROUND on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles (sleeves) without stretching the fabric when blocking.
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Skill Details: | Cardigan is knit from top down. You will be working in the round and using German short row for shaping. There will be around 16" of positive ease. You will be doing strips and caring yarn up the side. |
| Requirements: | Purchase pattern Elton by Joji Locatelli on Ravelry for $9.00 Needles: US 2½ (3 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, 32” long. You will need a spare needle in the same size if you plan to use a tubular bind off. Other notions: 7, 8, or, 9) (5/8”) wide buttons. Stitch holders, tapestry needle, markers and extra cables or stitch saver. Refer to pattern for size and yarn amounts. You will need to swatch to determine what needle size you will need. GAUGE 20.5 sts and 36 rows to 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch FLAT on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles (body) after stretching out the fabric when blocking. 25 sts and 36 rows to 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch IN THE ROUND on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles (sleeves) without stretching the fabric when blocking. |
| Instructor: | Gloria Veschi |
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