Frances Perkins Pattern
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Designed with Seacolors by Pat Roinestad, Updated by Linda Fisher
Frances Perkins was an American workers-rights advocate who served as the US Secretary of Labor. This Cardigan is feminine, fitted at the waist, and flared at the wrist and collar. Great for the office or slightly more formal affairs, the double knit picot gives a firm finish with pretty shank buttons.
Sizes: S (M, L)
Finished Measurement:
Finished Bust: Approx. 37 (42, 45)”
Finished Waist: Approx. 33 (37, 40)”
Finished Length Aprox. 21 (23, 24)”
Skill Level : Intermediate.
Yarn: Seacolors (100% wool; 4oz = approx 270 yards) 3 (4, 4) skeins MC, 1 (2, 2) skeins CC.
Needles: US 8 (5mm) and US 10 (6mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Other Materials: removable markers or scrap yarn. 6 Buttons.
Gauge: 14sts and 22 rows = 4″ in st st after wet blocking.
Take time to save time and check your gauge.
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