Pattern 9587 - Bellissima

Sweater and Cardigan

This boyfriend sweater and cardigan design have a simple diagonal Lace pattern running over the lower half of the body. Knit with full or 3/4 sleeves.

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Bellissima

Bellissima is a beautiful multi-end yarn with fantastic stitch definition, making it perfect for a whole range of techniques and styles, from classic garments to textures and cables. Knits like a merino with the practicality and value for money of an acrylic yarn. This yarn is also available as Bambino, a baby quality with yet more shades that you could use in combination with Bellissima.

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Weight: DK

Composition: 100% Premium Acrylic

Ball Size: 100g

Meterage: 268m/293yds

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


You will need: Pair of 3.75mm (UK 9 - U SA 5) needles, Pair of 4mm (UK 8 - USA - 6) needles, 3.75mm (UK 9 - USA 5) circular needle length 40cm, 16in, stitch holders, stitch marker. Cardigan only: 6[6:6:7:7] buttons, 2cm, ¾in.

Cardigan
Sizes32-34in
81-86cm
36-38in
91-97cm
40-42in
102-107cm
44-46in
112-117cm
48-50in
122-127cm
Bellissima, Single Cream 3921 56677
Sweater
Sizes32-34in
81-86cm
36-38in
91-97cm
40-42in
102-107cm
44-46in
112-117cm
48-50in
122-127cm
Bellissima, Rio Red 3932 45556

YOU WILL NEED

1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9 - USA 5) needles, 1 pair 4mm (UK 8 - USA - 6) needles, 3.75mm (UK 9 - USA 5) circular needle length (40cm for sweater, 100cm for cardigan), 16in, stitch holders, stitch marker

Cardigan only: 6[6:6:7:7] buttons, 2cm, ¾in.

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