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"Voyage" 1950s Vintage Style Cardigan Knitting Pattern
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Add a dash of vintage glamour to your knitting projects with the "Voyage" 1950s Vintage Style Cropped Short Sleeve Cardigan Knitting Pattern. Designed by Aisté Butkevičienè, this pattern is available through The Gilliangladrag LYS Ravelry Store.
Imagine yourself in this gorgeous, retro-inspired cardigan. It's the ideal piece to complete your spring or summer wardrobe. Whether you're layering it over a long-sleeved top or a pretty dress, this cardigan will keep you cosy on cooler days. We think it is just the bees knees!
Our shop sample was knitted using the stunning Scheepjes Secret Garden in the Summer House 707 colourway. This yarn is a delightful slubby blend of cotton, silk, and polyester, featuring beautiful and subtle colour changes. Of course, you can explore our other DK yarns to find the perfect match for your own creation. We have so many delicious options!
Materials Needed
You can create your own "Voyage" cardigan using:
Based on our knitted shop sample in yellow, here's an estimate of how many 50g balls of Secret Garden you'll require:
- X Small: 7 balls
- Small: 7 balls
- Medium: 7 balls
- Large: 7 balls
- XL: 8 balls
- XXL: 8 balls
Sizing Information
This pattern includes sizes:
Size: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)
Bust circumference: 82-86 (88-92, 94-98, 100-104, 106-110, 112-116) cm
Waist circumference: 62-66 (68-72, 74-78, 80-84, 86-90, 92-96) cm
Bust cup size: A-B (A-B, B-C, B-C, C-D, D-E)
Back neck is lifted by: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2.5, 2.5) cm
Height: 167-175 cm.
Intended ease at bust: on average +5-11 cm
Sample shown on a model is size L with 6 cm of positive ease.
Additional Tools and Notions
You'll also need:
US4 (3.5 mm) and US6 (4 mm) straight needles, US2½ (3 mm) and US6 (4 mm) circular needles, a few spare circular needles for transferring live stitches, locking markers and stitch markers, 6 shell buttons Ø 1.5 cm, crochet hook and waste yarn of contrast colour, needle and sewing thread of matching colour for sewing on buttons.
For a special touch, we used our heart shaped mother of pearl buttons, available here!