{"product_id":"sandnes-garn-knitting-pattern-lia-cardigan-2502-02","title":"Lia Cardigan 2502-02 | Printed Knitting Pattern","description":"\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"easytabs-content-holder\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lia Cardigan is worked from the top down in Sandnes Garn Double Sunday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back is worked first, back and forth, using short rows and increases to shape the sloping shoulders. It is then continued in stocking stitch with increases for the armholes. Stitches are picked up at each shoulder for the fronts, which are worked separately with increases to shape the neckline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fronts and back are then joined and worked back and forth in stocking stitch, finishing with ribbing. Stitches are picked up around each armhole for the sleeves, which are shaped with short rows before being worked in the round and finished with ribbing. Finally, the front bands and neckband are worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes: \u003c\/strong\u003eXS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished bust circumference: \u003c\/strong\u003e97 (102) 107 (113) 120 (129) 139 cm [38¼ (40¼) 42¼ (44½) 47¼ (50¾) 54¾ in]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e52 (54) 56 (58) 59 (60) 62 cm [20½ (21¼) 22 (22¾) 23¼ (23½) 24½ in]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve length: \u003c\/strong\u003e23 cm [9 in], or desired length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is 174 cm tall and wears a size M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe measurements given are for the finished garment. We recommend measuring a favourite cardigan or garment to help you choose the size and amount of ease you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge: \u003c\/strong\u003e23 sts = 10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended needles: \u003c\/strong\u003e3 mm and 3.5 mm knitting needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandnes Garn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thelittleknittingcompany.co.uk\/products\/sandnes-garn-double-sunday-dk-yarn\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sandnes Garn Double Sunday\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDouble Sunday\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Sunday:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) 16 balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested knitting needles: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/32in-80cm-fixed-circulars\" title=\"32in circular knitting needles\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e32in\u003c\/a\u003e 3mm and 3.5mm for body, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/16in-40cm-circulars\" title=\"16in circular knitting needles\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e16in\u003c\/a\u003e 3mm and 3.5mm for sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yarn quantities are based on the measurements given above. If you choose to make the body or sleeves longer, additional yarn may be required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce finished, wash the cardigan, lay it flat and shape it to the finished measurements before allowing it to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e: ★ ★ ★ Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the degree of difficulty \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sandnes Garn - level of difficulty for knitting patterns\" href=\"pages\/sandnes-garn-level-of-difficulty-for-patterns\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTechniques used in this pattern: M1R, M1L (knit and purl), German Short Rows and Italian Cast Off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easytabs-content-holder\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHIS IS A PRINTED PATTERN THAT WILL BE POSTED TO YOU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sandnes Garn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54817840529750,"sku":"SG-PAT-2502-02","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/9479\/7910\/files\/sandnes_garn_2502-02_1.jpg?v=1787853768","url":"https:\/\/www.thelittleknittingcompany.co.uk\/products\/sandnes-garn-knitting-pattern-lia-cardigan-2502-02","provider":"The Little Knitting Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}