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[tab1: The Diagonal Rib Cardigan was originally published in 1946 and is an elegant transitional garment knitted in a DK weight yarn for speed of knitting and extra warmth. This cardigan has a longer line than garments from earlier in the 1940s and features a deep welt and a stunning diagonal rib pattern. The inset sleeves and v-neck give this cardigan an almost jacket-like quality. The cardigan is knitted in separate flat pieces and sewn together.

Diagonal Rib Cardigan is knitted using [link: Susan Crawford Wold DK = /collections/wold-dk :link], an exclusive blend of the wool of three British sheep breeds known for their beautiful fleeces, Southdown, Bluefaced Leicester and Shetland, creating a fabulously soft yarn with bounce and spring. Shown here in shade [productlink: Cyclamin = wold-dk-cyclamin :productlink].

Our model Miranda is shown wearing the first size to fit chest 81-86cm (32-34in).

The pattern includes instructions for four sizes to fit chest measurements between 81cm (32in) and 131cm (52in) and contains clear written instructions plus a comprehensive schematic diagram and sizing chart. :tab1]

[tab2:Yarn
[link: Susan Crawford Wold DK = /collections/wold-dk :link], 100% British wool; 50% Southdown, 25% Bluefaced Leicester, 25% white Shetland (197m / 215yds per 100g skein approx)

8 (9, 12, 13) skeins, shade [productlink: Cyclamin = wold-dk-cyclamin :productlink]

Suggested needles
1 pair 3.25mm (US 5) needles
1 pair 4mm (US 6) needles

Gauge
1 pattern repeat of 12 sts = 4cm (1.5in) using 4mm needles
30 sts and 30 rows = 10cm (4in) using 4mm needles over stitch pattern

Notions
7 buttons :tab2]

[tab3: Basic knit and purl stitches
Increases and decreases
Simple textured stitch
Buttonholes
Sewing up
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Yarn kits are also available
[small_textbutton: Purchase your yarn kit here = /products/diagonal-rib-cardigan-yarn-kit :small_textbutton]

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