Hope's clean, soft lines and beautiful drape are the result of using a lightweight yarn at a slightly larger gauge. Use a beautiful shawl pin or stick for a closure, or leave the Hope Cardi open for a modern, anytime look!
Hope Cardigan Sizing (to fit bust): 32-35 36-39 40-43 44-47 48-51
Hope Cardigan Materials:
Color A (main color) 750 (850, 950, 1050, 1150) yds #3 dk or light worsted weight yarn
Color B (contrast color) 200 (250, 290, 340, 340) yds. #3 dk or light worsted weight yarn
#8-29 or 32" circular needle
#8-40" or longer circular needle
#8-16" circular and /or double points (for sleeves)
#6-double points (sleeve ribbing)
#6-40" or longer circular needle
Stitch markers
Waste yarn, darning needle
Hope Cardigan Gauge: 18 st x 4" in stockinette stitch
Hope Cardigan Suggested Yarns:
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light (pictured)
Berroco Vintage dk
Rowan Kidsilk Haze
Blue Sky Alpaca Sport Weight
Cascade 220 Sport
Classic Elite Liberty Wool Light
Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool
Madeline Tosh dk
Madeline Tosh Sport
Rowan Purelife dk
Valley Yarns Deerfield