Beatrice is a stylish, drop shoulder cardigan with a simple, classic cable. Beatrice is topdown and seamless - she is an easy knit, and a wonderful fit !
The Beatrice chart, included in the pattern, has been color coded to make it even easier ! A few rows of "knits" and "purls" have been added to the chart just to get everyone started on the right track. This chart can also be found at www.c2knits.com/images/bchart.pdf if you need a smaller/larger/extra copy.
Sizes: 32-35, 36-39, 40-43, 44-47, 48-52
oversized fit - finished garment size: 39(43, 47, 51, 55)"
materials:
950 (1100, 1250, 1400, 1550) yards #4 worsted weight yarn
#8-29 or 32" circular needle
#8-16" circular or double points (for sleeves)
#6-29" or longer circular needle
#6 double points (for cuff)
Stitch markers, waste yarn
Cable needle
Zipper
gauge: 18 x 4" with larger needle, in stockinette stitch
Some suggested yarns:
Berroco Ultra Alpaca (pictured)
Cascade Alpaca Cloud
Cascade 220
Plymouth Jeannee
Plymouth Royal Llama Silk
Plymouth Somerset
Classic Elite Waterlily
Amy Butler Belle Organic Aran
Elsbeth Lavold Silky Wool XL
Berroco Weekend
Berroco Lustra
Austerman Alpaca Silk
Austerman Urban Silk