Tina by Mel Kennelly

Craft: Knitting

Say hello to your new BFF for fall and winter. Bursting with color and texture but straightforward to knit, the Tina cardigan is made from the bottom up and features a simple drop-shoulder construction.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: (35, 40, 43) 48, 51, 56, 59 {64, 67, 72}“ / (89, 101.5, 109) 122, 129.5, 142, 150 {162.5, 170, 183} cm

Length: (19½, 20, 20) 20½, 20½, 21, 21 {21½, 21½, 22}” / (49.5, 51, 51) 52, 52, 53.5, 53.5 {54.5, 54.5, 56} cm

Shown in size 40” / 101.5 cm.

Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4” / 5­–10 cm positive ease.

Note: Front bands do not meet in the center; bust sizes are based on back width.

YARN

BERROCO BESTIE (50 grs): (9, 10, 11) 12, 12, 14, 14 {15, 16, 17} balls #10513 Mac & Cheese

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 11 / 8 mm and 13 / 9 mm or size to obtain gauge

1 set double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, size 13 / 9 mm

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle

GAUGE

9 sts and 16 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Seed st using larger needle

10 sts and 14 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st using larger needle

Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.