A cardigan in wide stripes of colour worked in diagonal stitch, knitted on larger needles for an open texture, in cotton.
The yarn I've used is Rowan Cotton Glace which is a great summer yarn with beautiful stitch definition. The colour range is gorgeous. I've gone with earthy tones, but why not try blues, greens or your own favourite mix.

Easterner Cardigan
Knitting Pattern
Yarn Suggested: Rowan Cotton Glace or any other 5ply/Sport Weight cotton yarn. 50gm balls, 115m (126 yds)
Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows to 10cm(4 ins) in Relief Diagonal Stitch
Needle Size: 4.5mm straight needles and 4mm 40cm(16 in) circular needles
Meterage: 1157 - 1682 m (1265 - 1840 yards)
- 2(2,3,3,3) balls Colour A
- 2(3,3,3,3) balls Colour B
- 3(3,3,4,4) balls Colour C
- 2(2,2,3,3) balls Colour D
- 2(2,2,2,3) balls Colour E
5 14mm (1/2 in) buttons required.
- 2(3,3,3,3) balls Colour B
- 3(3,3,4,4) balls Colour C
- 2(2,2,3,3) balls Colour D
- 2(2,2,2,3) balls Colour E
5 14mm (1/2 in) buttons required.
Sizes Available: 75 (85, 95, 105, 115)cm, 29½ (33½, 37½, 41¼, 45¼) in
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