Simple Summer Cardigan in Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply

Description

The Simple Summer Cardigan is an easy-to-knit, lightweight project perfect for warm weather. This cardigan, worked in two colors, features a simple stocking stitch pattern with ribbed edges. It is knit flat and seamed at the sides for a clean finish. The cardigan is ideal for layering and provides a relaxed yet stylish look.

Tension

22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 4.00mm needles.

Sizes

Materials

Needle Sizes

• 3.25mm (US 3) and 4.00mm (US 6) needles.
• 3.25mm circular needle for button bands.

Instructions Overview

• Body: The cardigan is worked in pieces for the front and back. Ribbing is worked along the bottom edge and neckline.
• Button Bands: The button bands are picked up and worked in ribbing using a circular needle.
• Sleeves: Short sleeves are knit separately and seamed to the body.

Stitch Patterns

• Stocking Stitch (St st): Knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side.
• Rib Stitch: K2, P2 ribbing for the edges and button bands.

Finishing

• Seaming: Sew the shoulder, side, and sleeve seams using mattress stitch.
• Button Placement: Sew on the buttons to match the buttonholes.
• Blocking: Block the cardigan gently to the correct measurements to smooth the fabric and shape the ribbing.

Designer

Naturally Yarns

Yarn Size

DK/8ply

Recommended Yarn

Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply

Notions

Buttons, tapestry needle