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Anastasia Knit Hoodie Cardigan & Vest
"This is the versatile knit sweater pattern of your dreams. It can make a hooded vest or add sleeves for a cozy hooded cardi. The original, super bulky Anastasia Hoodie has become so popular, it needed a lighter counterpart. So, Anastasia Light is here! Made with worsted weight yarn instead, this pattern becomes more of a versatile piece year round. This long cardigan features a cozy hood, lace details at the bottom, sleeves, and hood with big, slanted pockets (because who couldn’t use more pockets?). Available in sizes XS to 5XL. /PATTERN DETAILS • XS to 5XL (details below) • Easy level • Knit flat in pieces sewed together • Sleeveless and full cardigan options included • Lace details at the cuffs, bottom and hood • Cozy hood • Big slanted pockets • Techniques used / Special stitches: Full explanations are given in the pattern. • Illustrated step-by-step photos /MATERIALS • 4.5 mm / US 7 knitting needles • King and Eye Worsted Merino Silk Yarn (Worsted weight 4, 80% merino 20% silk, 110m/120yd, 50/1.75oz) in granite grey: - Sleeveless: 7 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins - With sleeves: 11 (12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21) skeins • Tapestry needle to weave in the ends /SIZES The hoodie knitting pattern is available in the following sizes: XS to 5XL. Sizes are noted throughout the pattern in the following way: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). The pictures illustrate the L size. Final garment measurements are: • XS: 81 cm / 32” bust, 22.5 cm / 8.75” armhole depth, 77 cm / 30.5” length. • S: 92 cm / 36” bust, 23.5 cm / 9.25” armhole depth, 78 cm / 31” length. • M: 102 cm / 40.25” bust, 24 cm / 9.5” armhole depth, 79 cm / 31.25” length. • L: 113 cm / 44.5” bust, 25 cm / 10” armhole depth, 80 cm / 31.5” length. • XL: 124 cm / 48.5” bust, 26.5 cm / 10.5” armhole depth, 81 cm / 32” length. • 2XL: 134 cm / 52.75” bust, 28 cm / 11” armhole depth, 83 cm / 32.75” length. • 3XL: 145 cm / 57” bust, 31 cm / 12” armhole depth, 86 cm / 33.75” length. • 4XL: 155 cm / 61” bust, 32 cm / 12.5” armhole depth, 87 cm / 34” length. • 5XL: 166 cm / 65.25” bust, 33 cm / 13” armhole depth, 88 cm / 34.5” length. The cardigan is designed with a normal to loose fit 5 – 15 cm / 2” – 6” ease at the bust."
Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
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