"Cherry" Cardigan

The next release in our newest collection, STAY GOLD: a series of designs inspired by The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, 1967...

A lightweight pointelle cardigan inspired by Cherry, a friend to all. Sweet details include the eyelet stitch pattern, picot edging, and seed stitch buttonband. A classic layering piece in any vintage inspired wardrobe! Knit seamlessly from the bottom up.

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Sizes
XS (S, M, L) [1X, 2X, 3X, 4X]
Bust: 30 (34, 38, 42) [46, 50, 54, 58] inches / 76 (86, 97, 107) [117, 127, 137, 147] cm

MATERIALS

Yarn
sportweight / quantity given is approximate, may vary based on yarn used
♥ 690 (795, 895, 1015) [1135, 1220, 1310, 1410] yards / 630 (725, 820, 930) [1040, 1115, 1200, 1290] meters

Gauge
22 sts x 30 rows = 4"

Suggested Yarn
We recommend a fiber with some elasticity for this pattern since it is designed to fit close to the body. The cardigan pairs wonderfully over sleeveless items so something soft like this is ideal.
♥ “Cormo Sport” by Sincere Sheep (sample shown in “St. Bart’s”)

Suggested Needles
♥  Main Fabric: Needle A: US 5 (3.75 mm)
A.1: 32” circular
A.2: preferred method for small circumference (use 32“ circular for magic loop, or DPNs)

♥  Picot Edging & Buttonbands: Needle B: US 4 (3.5 mm)
B.1: 16-32” circular
B.2: preferred method for small circumference
Use size needed to obtain gauge for Needle A, one size smaller for Needle B.

Notions
♥  crochet hook (any size close to A or B is suitable)
♥  stitch markers, locking stitch markers
♥  smooth scrap yarn
♥  six ~.5”/1.3 cm buttons
♥  tapestry needle
♥  chenille needle #18

Optional:
♥  circular stitch holder(s)
♥  1 yard/.9 meter of 5/8” petersham
♥  hand sewing needle
♥  pins
♥  matching thread
♥  fray-check

DIFFICULTY: 3/5