Gisela designed by Julie Weisenberger
Almost every time I wear this cardigan in public, someone tries to buy it right off my back! Why?
Because if you are a woman of a certain age and your upper arms are not what you’d like them to be (and you’re too busy knitting to go the gym) this cardigan allows you to wear sleeveless tanks while diverting attention from your upper arms. And for all body types, this cardigan is a perfect amount of sexy. More good news? It takes only 3 (3, 4) skeins at $6 or $7 apiece. I knit this cardigan for about $20.00. The yarn in this cardigan is on the thin side and may be a bit tricky to work with, and the finished product stretches every which way but I think you’ll find the result is worth the effort.
Skills Needed
CO, BO, knit, purl, increase and decrease. Although the pattern is very simple, because of the fiber, I wouldn’t recommend this for a first sweater.
Pattern Includes
- Detailed, thorough instructions (with pictures).
- Email support from me, in case you have questions or get stuck.
Size
Small (Medium, Large)
NOTE: The texture of this cardigan is very stretchy, allowing a wide range of sizing! The open design also accommodates a range of sizing. It can be left open in larger sizes or closed with an inch or so of overlap in the smaller sizes.
Finished Measurements
- 32-36 (36-40, 40-44)"
- Length: 19 (20, 22)"
Materials
Yarn
3 (3, 4) skeins Habu Textiles item #A-174 Cotton Gima (100% cotton, 1 oz, 265 yards) in color #15 (Olive).
Needles
#8 needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge
17 sts and 21 rows = 4" square in st st on #8 needles.
Pattern Price $6.00
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