Carpincho

25% discount Feb 17 - 22 , NO CODE NEEDED Short V-neck cardigan with Mosaic, Garter and Brioche, knit from the top down. **CONSTRUCTION** The cardigan is knit from the top down, starting with the back shoulders. The back shoulders are knit in garter stitch and shaped with short rows. When the back yoke is complete the pattern stitches begin and the piece is worked to the underarm. The Right and Left Fronts are picked up along the cast on edge of the Back shoulders, then knit downward with V-neck shaping shown on the charts. When the Fronts are worked to the underarm, the Fronts and Back are joined in one piece and worked downward to the hem. Sleeves are picked up at each armhole and worked back and forth to keep pattern stitch consistent with the body. Sleeves are worked straight to the cuff. Suggested shaping for tapered sleeves is included. **FINISHED MEASUREMENT AT CHEST** 32(38.5-45-51-57.5-63.5)” [86.5(101.5-117-132-147.5-162.5) cm] Recommended ease 2-4 inches, 5-10 cm Sample is finished 45” (117cm) **YARN** Manos del Uruguay Sami, 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 273 yards/ 250 m per 100 gram 3(3-4-4-5-5) skeins Kohl, MC Manos del Uruguay Marla, 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 273 yards/ 250 m per 100 gram 3(3-3-4-4-5) skeins Ambar, CC I recommend adding a skein of each color if you are adding length to the body or sleeves. **NEEDLES** Circular needles, size US 4 (3.5 mm) Circular needles, size US 2 (2.75 mm) Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Block to confirm and measure gauge. Wet blocking is very important for this one. **NOTIONS** Removable stich markers, Tapestry Needle 5, ⅝” bu^ons **GAUGE** 21 sts and 44 rows = 4" (10cm) in garter s9tch using larger needles, aaer blocking. 25 sts and 50 rows = 4" (10cm) in Chart s9tch using larger needles, aaer blocking. 1 chart repeat 112 rows = 9” = 12.5 rows / inch **STITCH PATTERNS** Mosaic & Brioche Pattern on chart only.