Riggies Cardi
This cardigan was originally in Grand Shetland Adventure Knits, my book with Mary Jane Mucklestone.
This oversized, open-front garter stitch cardigan is worked flat in pieces from side to side. When worn, garter ridges are shown vertically. Short rows are used to shape the shoulders. Stitches are picked up along the individual front and back pieces for a garter rib hem. A visible Three Needle Bind Off is used along the shoulders, center back and side seams. Sleeve stitches are picked up and worked flat in garter stitch, ending with a garter rib cuff; sleeves are then seamed with mattress stitch. Stitches are picked up along the front body and back neck to work the neckband in garter rib which is finished with a narrow, rolled edge. Optional patch pockets finished with an I-Cord edge are worked and applied after garment completion.