Debbie Bliss Checkerboard Cardigan PDF

Debbie Bliss Checkerboard Cardigan is a fun and colorful intarsia women’s sweater knit in Nell, a luxurious blend of mohair and Merino wool that will work up in a fluffy flash on large needles. The sweater is a striking statement piece you will enjoy wearing all the time! The cardigan features dropped shoulders, V-neckline, and long sleeves. Checkboard is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: to fit 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54)” chest
Finished Measurements:
     Chest – 47¾ (51¼, 54¾, 58, 61½, 64½)”
     Length – 21 (21, 22¾, 22¾, 24¾, 24¾)”
     Sleeve Length –  19 (19, 19½, 19½, 20½, 20½)”
Yarn Requirements:  Debbie Bliss Nell (78% Mohair/ 13% Merino Wool/ 9% Polyamide; 50g/109yds)
     Color A – 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls shown in 06 Aqua
     Color B – 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls shown in 11 Sunset
     Color C – 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls shown in 07 Jade
     Color D – 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls shown in 08 Willow
     Color E – 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) balls shown in 09 Rose
Needles:
     US 8 (5.00mm) circular
     US 10 (6.00mm) single points to get gauge
Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 10 (6.00mm)