SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X Finished chest 40 (44, 48, 52) inches. Length 24 (24, 24, 25) inches Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
Made up of squares and rectangles knit on the diagonal in garter stitch, this multicolored cardigan sweater's intriguing designs are "painted" in with a minimum of effort.
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Additional Materials Nine 7/8 inches (22 mm) buttons (JHB #86822 Rushmore Marbled Navy shown)
Diagonal Square Cardigan
Lion Brand® Homespun®
GAUGE:
Please see the gauge in the downloadable pattern.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
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Diagonal Square Cardigan Reviewed by Ann Snoeyenbos on 2012-02-20
The finished product looked good and fit well but I don't think the Homespun yarn allows the pattern to show. I will do this pattern again but with a yarn that will show the directional aspects of the squares.
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