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Drift

Drift

by Norah Gaughan

Craft

Knitting

Difficulty

Intermediate

3.9/5 (158 votes)

Yarn Weight

Worsted

Type

Sweater, Wearables, Cardigan

Designer

Norah Gaughan

Hook Size

US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm

Yardage

1300 – 2615 yards

Gauge

20 sts × 26 rows / 4 in

Published

August 2009

Languages

EN

Sizes

Bust (closed) – (32, 36, 40) [44, 48, 52] {56, 60, 64}"

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About This Pattern

Drift is a classic cardigan that combines the gansey stitch patterns of our men's pullover Beagle with a more feminine fit. Subscribe to KnitBits for a weekly newsletter with free...

Techniques & Features

Fabric Characteristics

texturedribbed / ribbing

Design Elements

front fasteningwaist shapingbuttoned

Construction

bottom upworked flatseamedbuttonholes

Pattern Instructions

written pattern
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