Pattern 10053 - Batik Elements Swirl

Jackets

These lace kimono style cardigans are the star of the show. We have a long and short version, the short using two shades of Batik Elements Swirl and one shade of Life DK for a fabulous colour combination. Both cardigans are knitted lengthways from cuff to cuff for a different way of working.

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Batik Elements Swirl

A luxurious blend of fibres and colours.

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Weight: DK

Composition: 80% Premium, Acrylic 20% Wool

Ball Size: 100g

Meterage: 275 meters, 301 yards

Wash & Care: Machine washable 30C, cool tumble dry, may dry clean, cool iron


You will need: A pair of 3¼mm (UK 10 - USA 3) knitting needles, a pair of 4mm (UK 8 - USA 6) knitting needles, stitch markers.

Long Jacket
Sizes81-86 cm
32-34 in
91-97 cm
36-38 in
102-107 cm
40-42 in
112-117 cm
44-46 in
122-127 cm
48-50 in
132-137 cm
52-54 in
Batik elements Swirl , Time 61754567810
Shrot Jacket
Sizes81-86 cm
32-34 in
91-97 cm
36-38 in
102-107 cm
40-42 in
112-117 cm
44-46 in
122-127 cm
48-50 in
132-137 cm
52-54 in
Batik Elements Swirl , Earth 6176111122
Batik Elements Swirl , Fire 6174233445
Life DK , Fern 2311111112

Short Jacket

Batik Elements Swirl DK

MC

CC2

Life DK 100g

CC1                                                               

100g       

Colour used MC Fire 6174, CC2 Earth 6176, CC1 Fern 2311

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