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Em Dash
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Malabrigo Rios
Plomo (043)
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Product Description
This is the grown-up version of my best selling child cardigan Hyphen.
An em dash is a large hyphen, one of the most versatile punctuation symbols. I thought it was a fitting name for this essential, unfussy cardigan.
A few short rows, a hybrid circular/raglan yoke construction and a beautiful I-cord finish are some of the thoughtful features that enhance the fit of the yoke and neckline. The unusual textured stitch detail on the yoke, cuffs and pockets provide the perfect amount of understated sophistication, while the slight A-line shape of the body makes this cardigan especially comfortable and flattering.
Skills required: provisional cast on (link to tutorial provided), knitting, purling, increasing, short rows, decreasing, knitting in the round, picking up stitches, binding off, I-cord edging (explanations provided), I-cord bind off (explanations provided), kitchener stitch grafting (just a couple of stitches, link to tutorial provided).
Em Dash Cardigan by Frogginette Knitting Patterns
What Is Being Made
The Em Dash is a knitted cardigan designed by Lisa Chemery and published by Frogginette Knitting Patterns. This intermediate-level cardigan is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3XL, with finished bust measurements from 33.25 inches (84.5 cm) for the smallest size up to 57.25 inches (145.5 cm) for the largest size. The pattern accommodates various fit preferences, allowing knitters to choose sizing based on either their actual full bust measurement for approximately 3 inches (7.5 cm) of positive ease, or by selecting a finished garment measurement for a custom fit.
Yarn and Materials
The Em Dash cardigan is designed to work with DK or worsted weight yarn. The sample shown in the pattern was knitted using Mellifera Yarns Cash DK in the Capri colorway. The pattern includes a complete schematic on page 8 to assist knitters in selecting the appropriate size and understanding finished garment measurements.
Techniques and Construction
This intermediate knitting project employs standard cardigan construction techniques. The pattern provides detailed sizing information with measurements for the bust across seven different size options. The garment is designed with consideration for ease and fit, offering knitters flexibility in how they approach sizing based on their preferred wearing ease or desired finished measurements.
Pattern Details
- Craft: Knitting
- Difficulty Level: Intermediate
- Designer: Lisa Chemery of Frogginette Knitting Patterns
- Available Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL
- Yarn Weight Options: DK or Worsted
- Format: Downloadable PDF
- Copyright: 2017 Lisa Chemery
Size Range and Fit Options
The Em Dash offers comprehensive sizing to fit bust measurements from 30 inches (76 cm) to 54 inches (137 cm). Finished garment bust measurements range from 33.25 inches (84.5 cm) to 57.25 inches (145.5 cm). The pattern notes that bust measurements correspond to full bust measurements with undergarments on, and knitters can reference the schematic for complete garment measurements including length and other dimensions.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK, Worsted |
| Featured Products: | Malabrigo Rios |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Frogginette Knitting Patterns |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Approximately 1100 (1200, 1300, 1400 // 1500, 1600, 1700) yards or 1006 (1097, 1189, 1280 // 1372, 1463, 1554) meters of dk to worsted weight yarn. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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