Mens Houndstooth Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Product Description

Knitted Cardigan: This pattern contains directions to knit, crochet detail, the cardigan pictured. The official 1953 write-up: " For Men Only ... A cardigan for the man who wants his comfort, a gay vest for the young man-about-town". The cardigan jacket is sized for men 38, 40 and 44. It has classic houndstooth front panels, with v-neckline. Contrast color is on sleeves, back and V-neck button banding.

Materials:

• Bear Brand or Fleisher's Wonderized Casa Laine Sport Yarn (2 oz. ball): 8 (9, 11) balls of Main Color (A); 2 balls of Contrasting Color (B).
• No. 1 and No. 3 knitting needles.
• No. 2 steel crochet hook.
• 1 bobbin.
• 6 buttons.

GAUGE: Stockinette st: 15 sts = 2"; 10 rows = 1". Pattern st : 8 sts = 1"; 21 rows = 2".

Knitted Chest Measurements Buttoned: 39 (41, 45)".

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