From those first crisp moments of fall, to the last lingering chills of spring, a simple cardigan is a wardrobe staple. Throw it over your favorite tee, layer it under a light Winter jacket, wrap it around you as you sit by the fire and watch the falling snow� This sweater is meant to be worn every day. Whether you�re sitting around the house in a t-shirt and jeans, or hitting the town in a corduroy skirt and boots, an Everyday Cardigan will be right at home.
Knit almost entirely in stockinette stitch, the pattern is straightforward enough for a relative beginner, but includes a little bit of ribbing and some seed stitch details to add visual interest.
If you are a new knitter, don�t let terms like �ribbing� and �seed stitch� scare you off � these are simply combinations of knits and purls. If you can do those two stitches, then you�ve got this!
REQUIRED SKILLS
The project is geared towards intermediate knitters and motivated beginners. If you have these skills:
Long-tail and backwards loop cast-ons
Knit and Purl
Increasing and decreasing
Picking up stitches
Basic bind-off
then you can do this.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
1100-1540 yards worsted-weight wool or wool blend, like Cascade 220
One set of 5 US #7 double point needles
One US #7 (4.5mm) 32� or larger circular needle
One US G (4mm) crochet hook
Six 3/4� buttons
yarn needle
scissors
stitch markers
2 yards of waste yarn for holding stitches
TOPICS COVERED
More than just a simple knitting pattern, this ebook is like a mini-class. Each topic includes step-by-step instructions and photos where appropriate.
You will learn:
How to knit seed stitch
How to knit ribbing
How to make a buttonhole
How to knit a seamless circular yoke with seed stitch and ribbed details
How to separate the body from the sleeves
How to knit the body of a sweater with button band and ribbed hem
How to knit sleeves
Plus:
How to choose what size to knit
How to make a gauge swatch
How to read a multi-size pattern
Links to resources to help you learn more
