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Fiddlesticks Knitting Carefree Knitting Pattern
Carefree is an easy to wear cables and rib design —you’ll find yourself reaching for it often.
The pullover is knit in the round from the bottom edge to the armholes. Then the front and back are worked separately. The sleeves are knit back and forth from the cuff. A ribbed collar is added at the end. Shown in Size 2.
Fiddlesticks Knitting patterns are charted. Recommended for Intermediate knitters.
Recommended yarn
JaggerSpun Zephyr 4/8 DK or JaggerSpun Super Lamb Superwash 100% Merino 4/8 DK
Knitted measurements at bust and yarn requirements:
Size |
Approximate Yardage |
Yarn Amounts |
1 |
1264 |
Ten (10) 2-oz Balls, or One Cone plus One (1) 2-oz Ball |
2 |
1378 |
Ten (10) 2-oz Balls, or One Cone plus One (1) 2-oz Ball |
3 |
1493 |
Eleven (11) 2-oz Balls, or One Cone plus Three (3) 2-oz Ball |
4 |
1723 |
Thirteen (13) 2-oz Balls, or One Cone plus Five (5) 2-oz Ball |
5 |
1838 |
Fourteen (14) 2-oz Balls, or One Cone plus Six (6) 2-oz Ball |
6 |
2067 |
Fifteen (15) 2-oz Balls, or Two (2) Cones |
7 |
2297 |
Seventeen (17) 2-oz Balls, or Two (2) Cones and One (1) 2-oz Ball |
Needles:
4 mm (US 6) or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge in cable pattern:
4 inches = 28 stitches and 29 rows
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