Standard-fitting cardigan with center cable motif and shawl neck.

To Fit Children’s 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and youth’s 12 and 14 and shown in size 4. (sizing information)

Finished Measurements 23 (24½, 26½, 28¾, 31, 32½, 34½)”/ 58.5 (62, 67.5, 73, 79, 82.5, 87.5)cm chest circumference. Cardigan shown measures 24½”/62cm modeled with 1½”/4cm of positive ease.

Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco Duo (70% alpaca, 30% merino; 197yd [180m]/3.5oz [100g]): #1705 vanilla, 4 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7) hanks.

Needles US Size 5 (3.75 mm) and US Size 7 (5 mm) needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removeable markers, cable needle (cn); 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) ¾”/19mm buttons; tapestry needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 29 rows = 4”/10cm in St st using larger needles; 36 sts x 42 rows = 5½”/14cm in center back motif using larger needles.

New version released Jan 2014 includes 2 additional sizes.

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