Touch Me Cardigan Knitting Pattern Download

Description

For those times when the comfort of a soft sweater beckons, Veronik Avery has designed this raglan cardigan in luscious chenille. It is worked in an overall ribbed pattern of single knit stitches against a purl background. The button and buttonhole bands are formed simultaneously with the fronts. A fold-over collar and bell sleeves give the cardigan updated styling. Worked in a yarn appropriately named Touch Me, this sweater feels as good as a hug.

Finished Size: 35 (39 ½, 44 ½, 49, 54)” (89 [100.5, 113, 124.5, 137] cm) bust/chest circumference, buttoned. Sweater shown measures 35″ (89 cm).
Yarn: Muench Touch Me (72% viscose, 28% wool; 61 yd [55 m]/50 g): #3623 mauve, 17 (20, 23, 26, 30) balls.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 20 sts and 30 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in pattern st for body on larger needles.
Needles: Body and sleeves—Size 6 (4 mm). Edging—Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch holders; tapestry needle; six ¾” (2-cm) buttons; smooth, strong yarn in a coordinating shade for seaming and sewing on buttons.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Fall 2004