{"product_id":"shia-cardigan","title":"Shia Cardigan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intermediate - requires some experience of knitting garments previously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shia cardigan was inspired by the the soothing pattern created by the Shifting Sands cable pattern. Shia means Sand in the Ga language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shia cardigan is a top down raglan designed with 12-15cm (4.5inch - 6 inch) of positive ease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern construction includes a staggered start - this means you’ll begin with casting on the stitches needed for the raglan but then rapidly increase the front stitches to create the neckline, whilst working raglan increases. Once the neckline has been established you’ll continue to work the raglan increases and the Shifting Sands cable pattern on the fronts of the cardigan. Once the yoke is complete, you’ll separate the body and the sleeves. You will then work the body, followed by the sleeves. Once you have finished the body and the sleeves you will pick up stitches to create the neckline ribbing in a 2x2 rib. Lastly you’ll pick up stitches along the two fronts of your cardigan to create the button band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern has written instructions, cable charts and tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1(2,3,4,5)\u003cstrong\u003e[6,7,8,9]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Bust sizes in cm \u0026amp; inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)\u003cstrong\u003e[6, 7, 8, 9]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90.5 (97.5, 109.5, 119.5, 129.5)\u003cstrong\u003e[139.5, 149.5, 160.5, 168.5]\u003c\/strong\u003ecm\u003cbr\u003e36.25 (39, 43.75, 47.75, 51.75)\u003cstrong\u003e[55.75, 59.75, 64.25, 67.5]\u003c\/strong\u003ein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to full schematic in the pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEase: This pattern has been graded with approximately 12-15cm (4½-6in) of positive ease. I would recommend picking the finished size which is as close to 15cm\/6in larger than your bust measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sample is a Size 3, with 12cm positive ease\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGauge: 20 stitches, 28 rounds per 10cm\/4in in stocking stitch and Shifting Sands pattern (after being blocked)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Yarn: DK, 112m\/122yds per 50g\/ 225m\/246yds per 100g – or similar yarn to get the correct gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn used in Sample: Weku Yarn Bukom DK in Golden Yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Yarn Requirements include a 10% buffer to take into account different tension and knitting styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 (8, 9, 10, 11)\u003cstrong\u003e[12, 13, 14, 15]\u003c\/strong\u003e50g balls\u003cbr\u003e365 (385, 435, 485, 520)\u003cstrong\u003e[590, 630, 680, 720]\u003c\/strong\u003eg\u003cbr\u003e818 (863, 975, 1086, 1165)[\u003cstrong\u003e1322, 1412, 1524, 1613]\u003c\/strong\u003em\u003cbr\u003e895 (944, 1067, 1188, 1275)\u003cstrong\u003e[1446, 1545, 1667, 1765]\u003c\/strong\u003eyds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested needles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.5mm (US 4) circular needles for collar, ribbing and cuffs\u003cbr\u003e4.5mm (US 7) circular needles for the main body and sleeves\u003cbr\u003eCable needle\u003cbr\u003eLength of circular needles, 24cm, 40cm, 60cm, 80cm (9.5in”, 16in”, 24in”, 32in”). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinimum 8 stitch markers \u003cbr\u003eTapestry needle \u003cbr\u003eScissors \u003cbr\u003eTape measure \u003cbr\u003eBlocking mat and pins \u003cbr\u003eScrap yarn \u003cbr\u003estitch holder or spare cable needles to hold your sleeve stitches \u003cbr\u003e7 buttons 2cm\/0.75in   diameter (the buttonhole technique can be adapted for larger buttons!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Increasing\/decreasing in pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- 2x2 Tubular bind off\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany thanks to Faye Perriman Reed for tech editing this pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note this is a PDF pattern download\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weku Yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58023876297007,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1116\/2927\/files\/507A5BCB-35FF-491A-BF86-2AA656C96E30.jpg?v=1780693958","url":"https:\/\/wekuyarn.com\/products\/shia-cardigan","provider":"Weku Yarn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}