Attaboy Cardigan is worked from top to bottom with raglan sleeve shaping. The upper body is worked in Stockinette stitch in the main color, then the 3 additional colors are introduced below the waist in the False Flame stitch, a pattern which gives the illusion of complicated colorwork without actually carrying yarn anywhere! What could be simpler or more relaxing to knit? Once you finish the body, the ribbed front bands and shawl collar are picked up and shaped with short rows, then finally the sleeves are worked, in the round, and finished with an abbreviated False Flame pattern on long cuffs. If you like, work up the ribbed belt to fasten the cardigan.
Sizes
XS (S, M)L, XL, XXL.
Finished chest (based on back width at underarm x2): 82.5 (87.5, 95)105, 112.5, 122.5 cm /33 (35, 38)42, 45, 49 inches.
The cardigan is intended to be worn open with positive ease.
Shown in size M on 93 cm / 37” bust.
Yarn
Big Merino Hug by Rosy Green Wool (100% merino; 160m / 175 y per 100g).
MC: 4 (4, 5)5, 6, 7 skeins of 053 Sand, CC1: 1 skein of 055 Moss, CC2: 1 skein of 054 Lucky Clover, CC3: 1 (1, 1)2, 2, 2 skeins of 056 Coffee Bean.
Needles
5.0 mm / US #8 circular needle (100 cm / 40” long) and dpns.
4.5 mm / US #7 circular needle (100 cm / 40” long) and dpns.
4.0 mm / US #6 circular needle (100 cm / 40” long) and dpns.
Other
stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving, stitch holders / scrap yarn.
Gauge
16 sts and 22 rows over 10 cm / 4” in St st worked flat with largest needles.
Take time to save time - check your gauge. If necessary, adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.
Attaboy
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