{"product_id":"sandnes-garn-knitting-pattern-setesdal-mans-cardigan-2510-07","title":"Setesdal Man's Cardigan 2510-07 | Printed Knitting Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Setesdal Men's Cardigan is a traditional Norwegian colourwork cardigan worked in Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt. An icon of Norwegian knitting tradition, the cardigan can be worked with or without the characteristic small contrast-colour motifs known as \u003cem\u003elus\u003c\/em\u003e across the body and sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printed pattern includes instructions for two different constructions, so you can choose to knit your cardigan from the top down or from the bottom up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cardigan is worked in the round, with the knitted fabric cut to create the front opening and armholes. This traditional construction allows the colourwork to be worked continuously in the round before the cardigan is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: This is a written knitting pattern, but the colourwork pattern is worked from charts. The construction also involves cutting the knitted fabric for the front opening and armholes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes: \u003c\/strong\u003eXXS–XS (S) M (L–XL) 2XL–3XL (4XL) 5XL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished chest circumference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 (104) 116 (128) 140 (152) 164 cm [36¼ (41) 45¾ (50½) 55 (59¾) 64½ in]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. length: \u003c\/strong\u003e66 (69) 69 (72) 72 (75) 75 cm [26 (27¼) 27¼ (28¼) 28¼ (29½) 29½ in], or desired length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 cm [21¾ in], or desired length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe measurements given are for the finished garment. We recommend measuring a favourite cardigan or sweater to help you choose the size and amount of ease you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge: \u003c\/strong\u003e20 sts = 10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended needles: \u003c\/strong\u003e4 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-peer-gynt-hand-knitting-yarn\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePeer Gynt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersion with lus – as shown\u003cbr\u003eMain colour – Peer Gynt (Dark Grey Melange 1053):\u003cbr\u003e12 (13) 14 (16) 17 (19) 20 balls\u003cbr\u003eContrast colour – Peer Gynt (Natural 1012):\u003cbr\u003e4 (4) 4 (5) 5 (6) 6 balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersion without lus\u003cbr\u003eIf you prefer to work the body and sleeves without the small contrast-colour lus motifs, reduce the contrast-colour yarn by:\u003cbr\u003e2 (2) 2 (3) 2 (3) 3 balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easytabs-content-holder\" role=\"tabpanel\"\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 3.5mm and 4mm for body and button band \/ facing, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/16in-40cm-circulars\" title=\"16in circular knitting needles\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e16in\u003c\/a\u003e 3.5mm and 4mm for sleeves, 16in 3mm for neckband. If you prefer, you can use \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dpns-6in-and-8in\" title=\"Double pointed needles (DPNs)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDPNs\u003c\/a\u003e for sleeves and neckband.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will also need: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stitch-markers\" title=\"Stitch markers\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStitch markers\u003c\/a\u003e to mark centre front and sleeve positions. 9 × 20 mm Selbu buttons. \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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e: ★ ★ ★ ★ Experienced\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques used in this pattern: \u003c\/strong\u003ereading from charts, cutting stitches, Italian cast off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"easytabs-content-holder\"\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","brand":"Sandnes Garn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54817841316182,"sku":"SG-PAT-2510-07","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/9479\/7910\/files\/sandnes_garn_2510-07_2.jpg?v=1788013112","url":"https:\/\/www.thelittleknittingcompany.co.uk\/products\/sandnes-garn-knitting-pattern-setesdal-mans-cardigan-2510-07","provider":"The Little Knitting Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}