How to Knit Almond Hexagonal Cardigan?
While women’s cardigans can be worn at any time of the year, they are very practical and trendy, especially in summer. With a wide variety of styles and colours, a woman can find a cardigan that fits any outfit and makes an extraordinary fashion statement.
Cardigans are also a great way to complete any summer outfit. This perfect accessory can be used with casual or formal style clothing and is great to wear over a summer dress, tank top or regular shirt. They can also be worn with jeans, khaki pants, shorts, summer skirts and work skirts. In addition, cardigans can be worn at any age with any look. For example, a neutral colored cardigan has a timeless look and can be worn by just about anyone; or floral print cardigans can be worn with a more mature frock or as an accessory to a youthful, vintage dress. A woman wearing cardigans in basic colors like white, black, gray is like wearing a black dress. It is a basic garment, but not boring and always adds style.
A cardigan should be in every woman’s wardrobe because wearing a cardigan has many uses and benefits. If you are walking outside in the scorching sun, a light cardigan can protect bare shoulders and arms from harmful heat. Other than that, a nice cotton cardigan can be worn on breezy nights or in cold, air-conditioned buildings. In addition, the women’s cardigan can be worn in any environment, such as at the beach, at the office or at a party. Since cardigans aren’t as heavy as sweaters and jackets, it’s easy to spend the day wearing them when not needed or putting them in a summer bag. In addition, cardigans are a classic garment that will never go out of fashion.
If worn properly, a cardigan can show off a female figure. If you’re wearing a shorter cardigan, pairing it with a long cotton dress lengthens a woman’s body and makes her look slimmer. On the other hand, longer cardigans worn under the belt emphasize the flattering silhouette figures of women.
Women, who have cardigans in different styles and colors, will have a great time while doing sports by choosing cute and trendy clothes throughout the summer. From striped to basic cotton to printed, cardigans are truly versatile and practical summer essentials.
Here are the details for knitting your own Almond Hexagonal Cardigan:
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Materials:
- Yarn: Alize Burcum Baby Batik (Aran weight)
- Needles:
- US 10 (6.0 mm) for the hexagons
- US 6 (4.0 mm) for the collar, front bands, and waist
- US 2½ (3.0 mm) for the cuffs
- Yardage: Approximately 1378 – 1476 yards (1260 – 1350 m)
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Hexagon Construction:
- Each hexagon is knitted in the round.
- Cast on 6 stitches to start.
- First round: Yarn over, knit 1 six times to give 12 stitches.
- Second round: Knit 12.
- Third round: Yarn over, knit 1 twelve times (as shown in the chart).
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Assembly:
- Graft the hexagons together down the center back seam and over the shoulders.
- Collar, front bands, and waist are knitted continuously in the round using moss stitch.
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Sizing:
- The sample size fits a bust circumference of around 102 cm.
- You can adjust the size by using smaller needles or yarn.
