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  • CARDIGANS
    • Oakledge Cardigan
    • Bayswater Cardigan
    • Birch Row Cardigan
    • Trowbridge Cardigan
    • Renley Cardigan
    • Salisbury Cardigan
    • Brettwood Cardigan
    • Glendale Cardigan
    • Pemberton Cardigan
    • Mireille Cardigan
    • Hillside Cardigan
    • Meadowbrook Cardigan
    • Bellefleur Cardigan
    • Fayerweather Cardigan
    • Bellridge Cardigan
    • Rhinecliff Cardigan
    • Waverly Cardigan
    • Banana Tree Cardigan
  • TEES & PULLOVERS
    • Kittery Pullover
    • Holliston Tee
    • Lanark Tee
    • Evaline Pullover
    • Sagamore Tee
    • Wingate Pullover
    • Eastham Tee
    • Scarborough Tee
    • Garden Trellis Tee
    • Garden Walk Tee
    • Starlight Pullover
    • Garden Gate Tee
  • VESTS
    • Alerion Vest
    • Arborway Wrap
    • Bigelow Vest
    • Chilton Vest
    • Winter Creek Vest
    • Canterbury Vest
    • Kensington Vest
    • Stonybrooke Vest
  • ACCESSORIES
    • Merrimac Shawl
    • Meldon Shawl
    • Meila Cowl
    • Edgemoor Cowl
    • Fairmont Shawlette
    • Rhapsody Cowl & Mitts
    • Lazy Day Socks
    • Zephyr Cowl
    • Riverton Cowl
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RENLEY CARDIGAN

Textured panels add dramatic flare to a classic silhouette. With its elegant collar trimmed with I-cord, graceful A-line shape, and set in sleeves, this cardigan is a stylish and versatile addition to the wardrobe.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust - 33½ (36, 38½, 40½, 43, 46¾)(49¼, 51½, 54, 58¾)". Intended to be worn with 0-2" of ease.
Length - 22¼ (22¼, 22¾, 23¼, 23¼, 23¾)(24¼, 24¼, 24½, 25¼)".

YARN: 1185 (1220, 1310, 1440, 1525, 1680)(1785, 1830, 1915, 2110) yds DK weight wool or wool blend.
Shown in Hazel Knits "Lively DK" (90% superwash merino, 10% nylon; 275yds/130g) - Aquarius. 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7)(7, 7, 7, 8) skeins.

NEEDLES: U.S. size 6 (4mm) 32" (80cm) or longer circular needle.
Circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.
Adjust needle size as needed to obtain correct gauge.

OTHER: Stitch holders, stitch markers (8), removable markers (2), extra needle in same size for 3-needle bind off, tapestry needle.

GAUGE: 22 sts/30 rows = 4" in stockinette, blocked.
8 sts = 1¼" wide in Wicker Stitch, blocked.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate. Techniques include long tail cast on, cable cast on, decreases, m1 increases, short rows, 3-needle bind off, picking up stitches, and I-cord.

CONSTRUCTION: The body is worked flat from the bottom up in one piece to the armholes and then separated for the fronts and back. Stockinette panels alternate with Wicker Stitch panels, which are shaped with decreases for an A-line shape. The shoulders are shaped with short rows and joined with 3-needle bind off. Collar bands are knit with the fronts, joined at the back neck, and trimmed with I-cord. The set-in sleeves are knit flat, seamed, and sewn into the armholes.
 
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