{"product_id":"no-frills-cardigan-petite-knit-patterns","title":"No Frills Cardigan | Petite Knit patterns","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe No Frills Cardigan is a long cardigan that is worked from the top down with raglan increases. The cardigan is worked in stockinette stitch, while the neck edge is worked in rib which is continued down along the front edges. At the end, the afterthought pockets are worked from stitches that are picked up along the fronts of the cardigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe No Frills Cardigan is designed to have approx. 20 cm [8 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 20 cm [8 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm [30½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches]. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe measurements for the finished garment are given on the first page of the pattern. Before beginning your project, measure yourself to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 90 cm [35½ inches] around your bust (or around the widest part on your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S cardigan has a bust circumference of 110 cm [43¼ inches] which in the given example would give you 18 cm [7¾ inches] of positive ease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizes: \u003c\/b\u003eXS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust circumference: \u003c\/strong\u003e107 (110) 114 (120) 128 (137) 145 (150) 158 cm [42¼ (43¼) 45 (47¼) 50½ (54) 57 (59) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e62¼ inches]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115 (115) 115 (115) 115 (115) 115 (115) 115 cm [45¼ (45¼) 45¼ (45¼) 45¼ (45¼) 45¼ (45¼) 45¼ inches] (measured mid back)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US6] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] \/ 80 and\/or 100 cm [32 and\/or 40 inches], 3.5 mm [US4] \/ 80 and\/or 100 cm [32 and\/or 40 inches]; Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [US6] and 3.5 mm [US4]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 (500) 550 (600) 650 \u003ca href=\"tel:(700)%20700-750\"\u003e(700) 700-750\u003c\/a\u003e (750) 800 g 4PLY\/ fingering weight yarn (approx. 50 g = 205 m [187 yds]) \u003cstrong\u003eheld together with\u003c\/strong\u003e 225 (250) 275 (300) 325 \u003ca href=\"tel:(350)%20350-375\"\u003e(350) 350-375\u003c\/a\u003e (375) 400 g Kid Silk Mohair (approx. 25 g = 212 m [232 yds])\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout materials: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe yarn amounts given above are for a length of 115 cm [45¼ inches], which fits an approx. 170 cm [5.6 feet] tall person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e: ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manchester Wool \u0026 Yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57192011563339,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/9285\/8699\/files\/IMG-1433.jpg?v=1777729230","url":"https:\/\/manchesterwoolandyarn.com\/products\/no-frills-cardigan-petite-knit-patterns","provider":"Manchester Wool \u0026 Yarn ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}