Pattern 9552 - Life DK

Cardigans

Suitable for ages two to 11 years these basket stitch cardigans can be finished with either a v or round neck. The round neck cardigan features three buttons at the top and the v neck buttons all the way to the bottom.

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Life DK

Life DK is a luxurious yet practical yarn, available in a wide choice of colours. We mix 25% wool with 75% premium acrylic and this makes the yarn is soft and supple, as well as being easy on the hands to work with. Life DK washes and wears extremely well and is perfect for a whole range of projects due to the versatile nature of the yarn.

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Weight: DK

Composition: Plain shades: 75% Premium Acrylic 25% Wool
Nepp shades: 72% Premium Acrylic 25% Wool 3% Viscose

Ball Size: 100g

Meterage: 298m/326yds

Wash & Care: Machine washable 40C, cool tumble dry, may dry clean, cool iron


You will need: Pair of 4mm (UK 8 – U SA 6) knitting needles and Pair of 3.25mm (UK 10 – USA 3) knitting needles. Also for V Neck Cardigan: 3.25mm (UK 10 – USA 3) 80 cm, 31½in, circular needle, 5 buttons. Also for Round Neck Cardigan: 3 buttons.

Round Neck Cardigan
Sizes10-11 years2-3 years4-5 years6-7 years8-9 years
Life DK, Rose 230132223
V Neck Cardigan
Sizes2-3 years
Life DK, Copper 23122
Life DK, Copper 23132
Life DK, Copper 23143
Life DK, Copper 23153
Life DK, Copper 23163

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