This is a classic boyfriend cardigan with matching hat and scarf. Knit it with the stripes or without.
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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.
View all Life DK shadesWeight: 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: Cardigan: Pair of 4mm (UK 8 – U SA 6) knitting needles, Pair of 3.25mm (UK 10 – USA 3) knitting needles, 3.25mm (UK 10 – USA 3) 80cm, 31½in, circular needle. Stitch holders. 5 buttons. Hat: Pair of 4mm (UK 8 – U SA 6) knitting needles, Pair of 3.25mm (UK 10 – USA 3) knitting needles. Purchase pompom. Scarf: Pair of 5mm (UK 8 – U SA 6) knitting needles.
| Cardigan | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizes | 32-34in 81-86cm | 36-38in 91-97cm | 40-42in 102-107cm | 44-46in 112-117cm | 48-50in 122-127cm |
| Life DK, Colour A Cranberry 2319 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Life DK, Colour B Rose 2301 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Scarf | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | One Size |
| Life DK, Colour A Cranberry 2319 | 2 |
| Life DK, Colour B Rose 2301 | 1 |
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