FRANCESCO - a nice cardigan in DK-weight wool. Plain knitting in reverse with columns in slip stitches. The sleeves are worked from top downwards. Welt and cuffs are
in garter sts. Along the front opening there are tip coloured bands. Written pattern with charts. Worked flat from right front opening over the back to
left front opening until armholes. Convenient to work flat on circular needles.
Skill level required from 1 (beginner) to 5 (advanged): 3↑.
The measurements throughout the pattern are given in cm as well as inches.
Sizes: 3 - 6 mths
Sizes in the pattern: 3 months - 6 months Measurements of the garment: Chest: cm: 54 - 58 (in: 21¼ - 22¾) Length: cm: 26 - 28 (in: 10¼ - 11;) Yarn: this design applies for a DK-weight wool, 50 g = ca. 125 meters. To use 100 - 150 g in main colour and 10 g each tip colour. The original model was made in
SPORT, 100 % merino wool,
from Campolmi Roberto Filati in Florence (Firenze), Italy. For more information regarding pattern and yarn - please make contact here. Accessories: 3 buttons. Needles: no 4 mm and 4½ mm (UK 8 & 7)(US 6 & 7) Tension/gauge in stocking st: 19 sts on needles no 4½ mm = 10 cm (4 in) Suggestions of yarn alternatives: CAMPOLMI Eco Sport, PATONS Merino Extrafine DK, SCHOPPEL Wolle On Touch, Rico Essentials Merino DK,
Cascade Longwood Sport, Lang Yarns Merino 120, MONDIAL Merino Sport. More patterns for DK-weight wool - look here.
