{"product_id":"no-frills-cardigan","title":"No Frills Cardigan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe No Frills Cardigan is a long, relaxed cardigan designed for easy layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s worked from the top down with raglan increases, so you can try it on as you knit and adjust the body or sleeve length to suit. The cardigan is worked mainly in stocking stitch, with ribbing around the neckline that continues down both front edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pockets are added at the end by picking up stitches along the front of the cardigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple, wearable, and exactly the sort of cardigan you can throw over almost anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarn notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original version is knitted using a fine wool yarn held together with a laceweight mohair strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also knit it using a single strand of 8 ply wool for a cleaner and slightly more structured result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur recommended yarns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Hut Aella 8 Ply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lower-cost 100% wool option that will create a warm, practical everyday cardigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great choice if you want:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn affordable pure wool cardigan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional wool feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood structure for the long body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm and hard-wearing finished garment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Yarn Co 8 Ply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 100% wool yarn that will give the cardigan a classic, defined finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great choice if you want:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pure wool garment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth, clean look without mohair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood stitch definition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabric with enough structure to hold the cardigan’s length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing one strand of 8 ply wool will create a firmer fabric with less drape and no fluffy halo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important thing is achieving the pattern gauge of 21 stitches over 10 cm on 4 mm needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe No Frills Cardigan is designed with approximately 20 cm of positive ease for a relaxed, oversized fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested body measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sizes are designed to fit the following bust or widest upper-body measurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXS: 80–85 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS: 85–90 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM: 90–95 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL: 95–100 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXL: 100–110 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2XL: 110–120 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3XL: 120–130 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4XL: 130–140 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5XL: 140–150 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure around your bust, stomach or the widest part of your upper body and choose the size that gives you the amount of ease you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the intended oversized fit, allow approximately 20 cm of positive ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinished measurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBust circumference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXS: 107 cm\u003cbr\u003eS: 110 cm\u003cbr\u003eM: 114 cm\u003cbr\u003eL: 120 cm\u003cbr\u003eXL: 128 cm\u003cbr\u003e2XL: 137 cm\u003cbr\u003e3XL: 145 cm\u003cbr\u003e4XL: 150 cm\u003cbr\u003e5XL: 158 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinished length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sizes: 115 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length is measured at the centre back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yarn requirements are based on a finished length of 115 cm, designed for someone approximately 170 cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarn requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle strand of 8 ply wool\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate total metreage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXS: approximately 1,845 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS: approximately 2,050 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM: approximately 2,255 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL: approximately 2,460 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXL: approximately 2,665 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2XL: approximately 2,870 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3XL: approximately 2,870–3,075 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4XL: approximately 3,075 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5XL: approximately 3,280 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese amounts are for the full 115 cm cardigan length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need less yarn if you make your cardigan shorter. You will need additional yarn if you lengthen the body or sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways calculate the number of balls using the metreage shown on the yarn label, rather than relying only on the ball weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a long garment, we recommend allowing extra yarn for your swatch and any personal length adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGauge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21 stitches × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry your gauge swatch before measuring it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly important for a long cardigan, as even a small difference in gauge can significantly change the finished size and the amount of yarn required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeedles and notions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 mm circular needles in approximately 80 and\/or 100 cm lengths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.5 mm circular needles in approximately 80 and\/or 100 cm lengths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 mm and 3.5 mm double-pointed needles, or long circular needles for Magic Loop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitch markers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaste yarn or spare cables for holding the sleeve stitches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapestry needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★★★☆☆\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA quick tip before you start\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuinely long cardigan, so think about your preferred finished length before buying all your yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 115 cm, it is designed to sit well below the knee on many people. If you are shorter, or prefer a cardigan that finishes around mid-thigh or above the knee, you can reduce the body length and the yarn required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single strand of Red Hut Aella or Woolly Yarn Co 8 Ply will give the cardigan a more structured everyday finish than the original mohair version. Make sure your washed swatch still achieves 21 stitches over 10 cm before beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petite Knit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50424958845121,"sku":"18774","price":14.7,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/9216\/7217\/files\/ingendikkedarercardigan7_1500x1500_ea336e33-f689-4722-a85e-f10f6ee09ae9.jpg?v=1784613515","url":"https:\/\/thewoolshop.co.nz\/products\/no-frills-cardigan","provider":"The Wool Shop Rangiora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}