Bells of Ireland Cardigan Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Worked entirely in one piece for finish-free knitting, the Bells of Ireland Cardigan by Courtney Kelley uses a sweet, graceful bobble and traveling stitch pattern to adorn the front of a simple cropped cardigan. Garterstitch edges create a clean, fuss-free finish.

Finished Size: 38 (42, 46, 50)” bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 38″, modeled with a few inches of positive ease.

Yarn: The Fibre Company Road to China Worsted (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 69 yd [63 m]/50 g): jade, 7 (8, 9, 11) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.

Yarn Weight: #3 – Light

Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16″ and 24″ circulars (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 24″ to 40″ cir, depending on size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; three 1 1/8″ ” buttons; tapestry needle.

Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4″ in St st on larger needle; 21 sts of flower bobble chart = 4¼ “.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits Winter 2009