Baltica Cardigan by Alexis Winslow

Baltica Cardigan

Knitting
December 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Swiss Dot pattern
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1250 - 1670 yards (1143 - 1527 m)
Bust (closed) – 41(45-49-53-57-61)"
English
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A classic Swiss dot pattern is knit allover this shaped drop-shoulder cardigan. Pockets are added in finishing.

Shown in size 45”

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed) – 41(45-49-53-57-61)“
Length – 28”
Note: This garment was designed with approximately 7–9” of ease for an oversized look. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.

YARN
BERROCO MODERN COTTON (100 grs): 6(6-7-7-8-8) hanks #1624 Salty Brine

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Straight needles, sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
36” circular needle, size 5 (3.75 mm) or two sizes smaller than gauge needle
Note: Circular needle is used for ribbing on the edges and must be long enough to accommodate the large number of stitches around neck edge – very long straight needles can be substituted.
2 removable stitch markers

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in Swiss Dot Pattern on larger needles