Simple Summer Cardigan in Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply Description The Simple Summer Cardigan is an easy-to-knit, lightweight project perfect for warm weather. This cardigan, worked in two colors, features a simple stocking stitch pattern with ribbed edges. It is knit flat and seamed at the sides for a clean finish. The cardigan is ideal for layering and provides a relaxed yet stylish look. Tension 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 4.00mm needles. Sizes Materials Needle Sizes 3.25mm (US 3) and 4.00mm (US 6) needles. 3.25mm circular needle for button bands. Instructions Overview Body: The cardigan is worked in pieces for the front and back. Ribbing is worked along the bottom edge and neckline. Button Bands: The button bands are picked up and worked in ribbing using a circular needle. Sleeves: Short sleeves are knit separately and seamed to the body. Stitch Patterns Stocking Stitch (St st): Knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side. Rib Stitch: K2, P2 ribbing for the edges and button bands. Finishing Seaming: Sew the shoulder, side, and sleeve seams using mattress stitch. Button Placement: Sew on the buttons to match the buttonholes. Blocking: Block the cardigan gently to the correct measurements to smooth the fabric and shape the ribbing. Designer Naturally Yarns Yarn Size DK/8ply Recommended Yarn Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply Notions Buttons, tapestry needle
