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Simple Couture 2.01
a long, V-neck cardigan with subtle a-line shaping and a slightly relaxed fit; worked in stockinette stitch with ottoman rib detailing and Chinese knot buttons at the center front and on the sleeve cuffs // PLEASE NOTE: for the moment, when you order a pattern, you will not receive an order receipt via email that contains the download link. Instead, you will receive the link in an email that is manually delivered. This email will not arrive immediately upon your purchase, but as soon thereafter as possible. Please accept our apologies and bear with us as we work to correct this software malfunction.
$12.00
fives sizes; one size per pattern
garment pieces are worked flat; edging at bottom of each piece and sleeve cuffs are worked at beginning of piece; neck edging is picked up and worked after garment is constructed
circumference at underarm / length from high shoulder:
first size: 32.25″/26″ (82 cm / 66 cm)
second size: 36.5″/28″ (93 cm/71 cm)
third size: 40.5″/30″ (103 cm/76 cm)
fourth size: 44.5″/31″ (113 cm/79 cm)
fifth size: 48.5″/32″ (123 cm/81 cm)
one of the following Catherine Lowe Couture Yarns:
merino #5
alpaca #6
silk #6
any CL I, II or III #5 blend with at least 50% merino
any CL IV, V or VI #6 blend with at least 50% alpaca
yarn requirements:
1660 / 1860 / 2000 / 2200 / 2420 yds (1510 / 1700 / 1820 / 2000 / 2200 m)
yarn requirements include sufficient yardage for swatching
stockinette stitch: 6 stitches and 8 rows = 1″/2.54 cm
7 US/4.5 mm (straight or circular)
6 US/4.0 mm (straight or circular)
5 US/3.75 mm (straight or circular)
4 US/3.5 mm (straight or circular + 47″/120 cm circular)
3 US/3.25 mm (straight, circular or double point)
0 US/2.0 mm (two 24″ or 32″/60 cm or 80 cm circular + two 47″/120 cm circular)
crochet hook: C/2.5 mm
knitter’s pins: 23 dozen
tapestry needle
backing buttons: 5 small
The Companion to Simple Couture Patterns
Please refer to the pattern for complete information regarding additional yarn options; gauge; needle size, type and length; and swatching for gauge.
This pattern is sold as a pdf download and may not be returned. Upon purchase, you will receive an email order receipt; to download the file, click on the download link in this receipt. The file will be available for two downloads or a period of 48 hours, whichever comes first; the download is restricted to the computer from which the purchase was made. The pattern is 40-45 pages long depending upon the size.
Purchase of this pattern signals purchaser’s agreement in full with the terms of copyright and fair use: the pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only; it may not be reproduced in any form, either electronic or print, for dissemination or sale; this garment may not be knit for sale.