TWO DIRECTION CARDIGAN KNITTING PATTERN IN HAYFIELD SPIRIT CHUNKY
Self Striping Yarn
Clever stripes couldn’t be simpler with Hayfield Spirit Chunky. Using simple garter stitch throughout, knit the bottom panel of this cardigan as a single...
Clever stripes couldn’t be simpler with Hayfield Spirit Chunky. Using simple garter stitch throughout, knit the bottom panel of this cardigan as a single piece, side-to-side around the body to create effortless vertical stripes. Then pick-up your stitches and complete your cardigan in traditional fashion to create horizontal stripes around the top and drop sleeves.
You Will Also Need: 1 Pair of 6½mm (UK3 – USA10.5) Knitting Needles, 1 6½mm (UK3 – USA10.5) 80-100cm Circular Knitting Needle if required and Stitch Holder. 6 x 22mm Buttons.
Technique: Knitting
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Number: 10860
Yarn Facts
About This Yarn
The chunky version of our popular Spirit DK yarn, Spirit Chunky brings you the same self- striping, beautiful wool blended yarn. With a palette of eye popping, variegated shades, this chunky weight yarn knits up quick, adding some colour to your wardrobe in no time. Machine washable, the colour effects won't fade with this yarn.
What's it like to work with?
This easy to use Chunky yarn has a stunning self striping effect that creates quick, colourful knits with minimum effort.
What is it best for?
A variegated yarn that is ideal for Autumnal jumpers, sweaters and accessories for all the family.
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Composition
80% Acrylic 20% Wool
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Tension
14 stitches x 19 rows to 10cm / 4 inches
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Ball Weight
100g In accordance with BS984
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Yarn Weight
Chunky
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Yarn Length
155 metres (169 yards) approx
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Knitting Needle Size
6.5 mm (USA 10.5)
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Crochet Hook Size
6.5 mm (USA K/10.5)
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Washing Instructions
40 Machine Wash / Wool Cycle
