Elton is a basic cardigan with a mix of stripes and texture. It has a relaxed boxy fit and it is slightly cropped. It’s the perfect garment for lounging and relaxing. It’s worked seamlessly from the top down.
SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL). Shown in size M on a 36” bust.
Recommended ease: Approx. 16” (40 cm) of positive ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 46 (50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74) inches; 115 (125, 135, 145, 155, 165, 175, 185) cm.
Armhole Depth: 4½ (4¾, 5¼, 5¾, 6½, 6¾, 7½, 8) inches; 11 (12, 13, 14.5, 16, 17, 18.5, 20) cm.
Sleeve circumference (starts mid-arm): 10 (10½, 11¼, 12, 13½, 14, 15¼, 16½) inches; 25 (26.5, 28, 30.5, 33.5, 35, 38.5, 41.5) cm.
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 10 inches; 25 cm.
Length from underarm to hem: 13¾ (14¼, 14¾, 14¾, 15¾, 15¾, 16¾, 16¾) inches; 34.5 (36, 37, 37, 39.5, 39.5, 42, 42) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn:
- MC: approx. 640 (720, 800, 880, 1000, 1200, 1320, 1440) yards // 584 (657, 730, 803, 912, 1095, 1204, 1314) m of fingering weight yarn
- CC: approx. 382 (436, 491, 546, 600, 655, 710, 765) yards // 343 (392, 441, 490, 539, 588, 637, 686) m of lace weight yarn.
Yarn suggestions:
Needles:
- US2.5 (3 mm) circular needles, 32" long
- US4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, 32” long
- If you plan to use a tubular bind off (as shown in the sample), you will also need a spare needle in the same size
Other notions: 7 (7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) 1.5 cm (5/8”) wide buttons; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
GAUGE
- 20.5 sts and 36 rows to 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch FLAT on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles (body) after stretching out the fabric when blocking.
- 25 sts and 36 rows to 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch IN THE ROUND on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles (sleeves) without stretching the fabric when blocking.
