Classic Smocking Cardigan | PetiteKnit Printed Knitting Pattern

Beautiful smocking texture gives this classic cardigan its distinctive charm. The Classic Smocking Cardigan by PetiteKnit is knitted from the bottom up, with short-row neckline shaping and neatly finished button bands. A rewarding project for knitters who enjoy stitch detail.

The Classic Smocking Cardigan is worked bottom-up. At the top, short rows are worked to shape the neck opening. The body is worked back and forth while the sleeves are knit in the round on double pointed needles or with the magic loop method. Lastly, sts are picked along the front edges and button bands are worked.

Sizes: S (M) L (XL) 2XL

Bust circumference: 87 (92) 103 (108) 114 cm

Length: 56 (60) 64 (67) 71 cm

Gauge: In smocking st: 30 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

In rib st:  28 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

In stockinette st: 22 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

Suggested needles: Circular needles: 4 mm [US 6] and 4.5 mm [US 7] (80, 100 or 120 cm) (32, 40 and 47 inches); Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [US 6] and 4.5 mm [US 7] (if the Magic Loop technique is not used)

Materials: 500 (600) 700 (750) 850 g Lamauld by CaMaRose (50 g = 100 m [109 yds]) or Alpakka Ull by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 100 m [109 yds]), 7 (7) 8 (8) 8 buttons (Ø = 18 mm)

Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 out of 5)

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The dark grey Classic Smocking Cardigan is knitted in Lamauld by CaMaRose in shade Koksgrå [6075].

The curry-coloured Classic Smocking Cardigan is knitted in Lamauld from CaMaRose in shade Brændt karry [6989].

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