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Mirabor Cardigan Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Women

Item:

Sweater

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

knit
purl
cast on
bind off
simple decreases
simple increases
picking up stitches from edge of knitting
reading lace charts
i-cord

Pattern Description:

Mirabor is constructed in one piece from the bottom up with sleeves knit in the round and joined to the raglan yoke. A modified version of Porcupine Lace embellishes the body and sleeve hems; a bit of Feather and Fan adds a pretty effect around the neckline. Ribbing serves to define the shaped waist. Though most of the sweater is knit in Stockinette stitch, the shaping, lace, and fun techniques like an i-cord bind off will keep you on your toes. Equal parts comfy and chic, you can easily dress Mirabor up or down to suit any occasion.

Gauge:

20 sts & 27 rows = 4" in St st
21 sts & 22 rows = 4" in Porcupine St

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Finished bust measurements: 28.5 (32.5, 36.5, 40.5, 44.5, 48.5, 52.5)"

Materials:

Knit Picks Capra (85% Merino Wool, 15% Cashmere, 123 yds per 50g skein): 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11) skeins of Fairy Tale; 730 (830, 930, 1035, 1135, 1240, 1340) yards/670 (760, 850, 945, 1040, 1135, 1225) m
US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles; 16-20" (40-50 cm) for the sleeves, 29-60" (75-150 cm) for the body or size needed to obtain gauge

You Will Also Need:

4 stitch markers
Scrap yarn
1 1.5"/3.75 cm-diameter button
Coordinating thread and needle
Tapestry needle