Crafty Diversions: Carmen

Carmen

by Anne Kuo Lukito

Like its namesake, Carmen is fun and spirited. This hooded bolero cardigan is the perfect finishing touch to any warm weather outfit. The textured stitch pattern and rounded corners add to its charm. Furthermore, not only is Carmen gorgeous, it’s completely seamless to boot! Knit from the hood down in one piece, the only time you’ll have to reach for your finishing needle is when you are weaving in ends. So whether you are itching to knit your first real garment or are a more experienced knitter wanting a quick and easy project, Carmen fits the bill.

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PATTERN DETAILS:

Sizes / Finished Measurements

Bust: 36 (38, 40, 42, 44.75, 46.75, 48.5, 51)”/ 91.5 (96.5. 101.5, 106, 113.5, 118.5, 123.5, 129.5)cm. Designed to be worn with a 2-2.5”/ 5-6.5cm positive ease.

Materials

Approximately 850 (890, 940, 1005, 1100, 1170, 1125, 1250)yds/ 777 (814, 860, 919, 1005, 1070, 1029, 1143)cm worsted weight yarn in wool or blend with high wool content

1 US 7/ 4.5mm 32”/ 80cm or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
1 US 7/4.5mm 16”/ 40cm or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
1 set US 7/ 4.5mm double-pointed needles (dpns), optional
1 US 5/ 3.75mm 32”/ 80cm or longer circular needle, or 1-2 sizes smaller than larger needle
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn

Gauge

16.5 sts and 21 rows = 4”/ 10cm in stitch pattern on larger needles

Other Pattern Details

Available in **8** different sizes
Pattern has been professionally tested and edited
Instructions include both US standard and Metric
Clear, concise instructions with clear schematics and lots of photographs
4 pages, full color with active links
Download File size: 1.32 MB

Skills and Techniques Used in Pattern

Basic and lifted increases
Picking up stitches
Provisional cast on

Sample shown worked in size 40 using SWTC Tranquility (70% Wool, 30% Bamboo; 143 yds/ 131m; 2.82oz/ 80g), 7 balls, color 889

Suggested yarn alternatives:

Rio de la Plata Merino Pampa Solid, Austerman Bambou Soft, Mission Falls 1824 Wool, Cascade 200 Superwash, Zitron Loft Classic, Zitron Nimbus Solid, Nimbus Multi Schulana Fashion Silk, The Fibre Company Organik, Zitron Cambio, SWTC Karaoke, SWTC Therapi

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