KingCole-OpiumPalette-Ladies/GirlsCardigan

I made this for myself

Created by: CraftyG

  • Project Details

    About

    I thought I would explore more of the KC Opium range, and went for one from the Palette series, opting for shade 1392 Cool Mint (which it turns out has no greens/blues in there). Cool Mint is creams/graphites/brownish-greys. The main pattern is in Stocking Stitch on appx 4mm needles. This pattern did make my brain ache a little more than the previous one, as it's a V-neck with Raglan sleeves, so there are decreases for both the neck & armholes. There are appx 320-380 stitches to pick up around the edge so that you can knit the front rib/border (the pattern should come with a correction for the front rib/border). However, I did find that cast-ons/cast-offs for the buttonholes didn't seem to add up, so I just marked those with stitch-markers. For making up, I'd definitely recommend using back-stitch over matress-stitch due to the open/holey pattern stitch type. I also used some sewing thread to define/reinforce the buttonholes. Overall it's great, and fits well.

    Pattern

    King Cole opium 4178

    This pattern is from:
    King Cole Leaflet - opium 4178

    Yarns

    Needles & Hooks

    • Circular 3.25mm (US 3) 80cm
    • Single Point 4.00mm (US 6) 33cm
    • Single Point 3.25mm (US 3) 33cm

    Accessories

    • Stitch Markers
    • Buttons
    • Stitch Holder
    Other : It was essential to use stitch-markers when counting pick-ups for the front rib/border! I placed on at every 20sts in case I lost count. Use a stitch-holder for the top of each sleeve - it says to cast-off in sleeve section of pattern, but then in Rib/Bord

    Measurements

    Notes: I made the 2nd size (32/34") - long sleeve version

    Tags

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Beginner

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Jun 30, 2016 Finished on: Jul 30, 2016
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