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Carefree Cardi

$35.99 $42.99
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SKU: 97942112
Size: Sm-Med
Color: Black Ragg

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Description

The perfect sweater for home, work or play. Mary Maxim Starlette Ragg, available in 4 colors, gives a country homespun look to any garment. Color Denim goes from jeans on the weekend to wearing with classic black or navy slacks. The other colors, Black (shown on the website), Grey, and Brown are also versatile to fit with any wardrobes. You or the recipient of your loving knitting will love the ease of machine wash and dry on a delicate cycle, no hand washing required.

The Garter Check pattern, used on the Fronts, Back, and Sleeves, is a knit/purl repeat worked in 12 rows. Alternating bands of garter stitch are set off by strong vertical lines of ribbing between the checks, giving slimming lines to the finished sweater. As you work the pattern, you see the interesting texture developed. It is an easy repeat, so the pieces are knit up fairly quickly. The relaxed finished fabric has an easy stretch, so the sweater has a minimum of shaping.

You may find yourself making this one of your go-to knit patterns. The next time you are thinking of making a baby blanket, scarf, or throw, in any yarn, consider the Garter Check pattern. The multiple of 8 stitches means it is a versatile pattern, easily adapted to other projects.

The broad bands of Seeded Rib pattern, worked on both front edges, give a flattering line to the look of the sweater and make it stand out from other sweaters you may have.

Sweater weather is the perfect time for snuggling into this stylish design. The longer length is flattering to everyone, and Mary Maxim Starlette Ragg works up to form a light and soft finished fabric, warm enough to take the chill off but not too heavy.

The pattern is available in four different sizes with a finished chest measurement ranging from 38.5" to 50.5" to fit everyone on your knitting list. The open-front sweater will compliment any outfit. Kit includes Mary Maxim Starlette Ragg and pattern. Requires needles size 10.

Stitch Requirements: Knit, purl, decrease, increase, repeat, slip, place marker, yarn over, stocking stitch, together.



Important Information


Brand: Mary Maxim
Fashion: Women's
Hook Size: N/A
Needle Size: 10 (6 mm)
Project Type: Knit
Size: Sm-Med (38.5-42.5")
Yarn Range: Mary Maxim Ragg
Yarn Range Number: 445

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  • Family Owned & Operated

    Founded by Willard and Olive McPhedrain in 1956, Mary Maxim is still owned and operated by the McPhedrain family.

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  • 4 stars: 10 (27%)
  • 3 stars: 3 (8%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (3%)
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Collette L.
Carefree Cardigan kit a must

Love this Ragg yarn and can’t wait to start this sweater. Since receiving kit, I misplaced the paper pattern and Mary Maxim was kind enough to send me a digital copy within hours.
Thank you.

A
Ann R.
Carefree cardi

Very happy with the sweater

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Maureen S.
Carefree Cardi

Shipping is fast and packaging excellent. Yarn is excellent. The pattern instructions could be improved. The pattern would be more distinguishable using a single colour yarn (I chose black and white). Overall I am pleased and am looking forward to finishing the cardi. Thank you.

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Anni B.
I have knitted this kit

I have knitted this kit previously and it was too small for me. I gifted it as a Christmas gift to a friend and she was so happy to receive it that she put it on immediately and wore it for the rest of the day!! So now I am going to knit in a larger size for myself. I absolutely love this pattern!!

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Wendy Z.
Carefree Cardi

The sweater is turning out beautifully. The balls of wool do not unravel and knot up when you try to pull out of the middle of the ball.

E
Ellen R.
Ragg yarn and pattern

The checkered pattern itself is beyond my skill and I considered myself an intermediate knitted. The general pattern is clear. Love the yarn. It forms enough of a pattern variation without the checkered pattern.
Phoned Mary Maxim for help and they returned my message which was appreciated.

J
Joann B.
I made a couple of

I made a couple of mistakes and had to repeat my work. The instructions were hard to follow.

Hi Joann, thank you for your feedback. We do offer project assistance. If you need any help with the, please contact customer service at 1 800 962 9504 to set up project assistance.

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julie m.
My dau can’t wait for

My dau can’t wait for me to work on this!

C
Carole C.
Perfect sweater for my daughter

Perfect sweater for my daughter - hope I get it done by Christmas!

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Rosemary S.
Great kit just what I

Great kit just what I expected

C
Catherine T.
I have not completed this

I have not completed this sweater yet but it looks very nice so far. I have been having trouble with the black and white yarn. Cannot work on this project at night; however, I will be making another in a solid color. This may turn out to be my favorite sweater!
It’s light yet warm!
Cathy T.
Pennsylvania

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Gretchen S.
Lots to knit

I love the yarn. I haven’t started it as I am knitting another pattern I purchased from you. That is going well too. The wolf pattern is fun and the project is going quickly. I am excited to finish and start this pattern. I am thinking of doing another one that I also purchased during one of the sales.

D
Dale
Confused

Help I’m working the carefree Cardi back worked up great the right front I’m-not sure how to go about the neck and arm hole decrease. I’ve done up to 8 “ my . Is the shape neck and shape armhole worked all at the same time Hopefully someone can explain it to me I’m very confused hate to continue and have to unmake Thank you

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Rose-Marie P.
I found pattern beautiful but

I found pattern beautiful but a bit confusing

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Lana P.
The quality was good and

The quality was good and the pattern easy to read

J
Jean M.
CAREFREE CARDI

PATTERN A LITTLE CONFUSING AM ANXIOUS TO FINISH IT

P
Pam C.
beautiful yarn easy to followpattern

beautiful yarn easy to followpattern

L
Lise Z.
I have not knitted the

I have not knitted the vest yet

B
Betty G.
Have been knitting for over

Have been knitting for over 50 years but find instructions very hard to follow. I guess I will eventually figure it all out. Knitting Irish cable sweaters easier. Thanks for listening.

J
Janet J.
With significant revisions - nice, inexpensive sweater

Measurements seemed fine when knitting, but the weight of the sweater and the knitted pattern, which pulls flatter when worn, cause the sweater to stretch significantly when finished. Rather than ripping out and making it much shorter, I hemmed it, which given the style of the sweater, worked fine. Although I knitted to measurements in the pattern, I hemmed sleeves and sweater body 4.5 inches ... and it continues to stretch in length! I realize that it is designed as a long, jacket-length sweater, but it stretches much, much longer than this. I rarely write reviews, but these findings seemed important to pass along. I am an experienced knitter.

R
Roslyn M.
Practical and fun!

Practical and fun!

B
Barb
Nice pattern

Just finished knitting this cardigan. I am a very experienced crocheter, but have been knitting for only a couple of years. Instructions very easy to understand. The cardigan turned out very nicely with one small problem. The sleeves are about 3” too long. I will just cuff them. I wondered while knitting them if they weren’t going to be too long. I think the first length on the sleeves should have been 16” rather than 19”.

M
Mary S.
Exactly what I expected,. Easy

Exactly what I expected,. Easy to work pattern,. And I love this yarn

M
Meredith P.
The yarn is beautiful and

The yarn is beautiful and instructions clear. However it was rated as an intermediate pattern, and it is quite intricate and complex. I’ve been knitting for years and have found it difficult.

K
Kelly M.
Yarn is easy to work

Yarn is easy to work with and soft. The pattern instructions so far have been clear and easy to follow.

M
Mary W.
Nice yarn

Nice yarn

D
Dorothy G.
I haven't started this project

I haven't started this project yet.

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Roxanna R.
I absolutely love this pattern,

I absolutely love this pattern, and the Starlette Ragg yarn is plush and soft. I would definitely make this sweater again.I highly recommend!

J
Jennifer L.
I have not started it

I have not started it yet but I checked out the yarn and very pleased with it. I have used this brand before so I expected the superior quality and wasn't disappointed. I looked over the instructions and this is the first sweater in going to make. The instructions are pretty easy to read, and doesn't look to intimidating for me to try. I am truly looking forward to making this sweater!

J
Jeanie F.
Working on it. It will

Working on it. It will Be a nice addition to my wardrobe.

T
Tina M.
Just like pictured, can't wait

Just like pictured, can't wait to start project

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Rosemary T.
Have not yet begun knitting,

Have not yet begun knitting, but find the yarn is very soft. Looking forward to starting this summer project.

Mary Maxim

Carefree Cardi

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From $35.99 $42.99

The perfect sweater for home, work or play. Mary Maxim Starlette Ragg, available in 4 colors, gives a country homespun look to any garment. Color Denim goes from jeans on the weekend to wearing with classic black or navy slacks. The other colors, Black (shown on the website), Grey, and Brown are also versatile to fit with any wardrobes. You or the recipient of your loving knitting will love the ease of machine wash and dry on a delicate cycle, no hand washing required.

The Garter Check pattern, used on the Fronts, Back, and Sleeves, is a knit/purl repeat worked in 12 rows. Alternating bands of garter stitch are set off by strong vertical lines of ribbing between the checks, giving slimming lines to the finished sweater. As you work the pattern, you see the interesting texture developed. It is an easy repeat, so the pieces are knit up fairly quickly. The relaxed finished fabric has an easy stretch, so the sweater has a minimum of shaping.

You may find yourself making this one of your go-to knit patterns. The next time you are thinking of making a baby blanket, scarf, or throw, in any yarn, consider the Garter Check pattern. The multiple of 8 stitches means it is a versatile pattern, easily adapted to other projects.

The broad bands of Seeded Rib pattern, worked on both front edges, give a flattering line to the look of the sweater and make it stand out from other sweaters you may have.

Sweater weather is the perfect time for snuggling into this stylish design. The longer length is flattering to everyone, and Mary Maxim Starlette Ragg works up to form a light and soft finished fabric, warm enough to take the chill off but not too heavy.

The pattern is available in four different sizes with a finished chest measurement ranging from 38.5" to 50.5" to fit everyone on your knitting list. The open-front sweater will compliment any outfit. Kit includes Mary Maxim Starlette Ragg and pattern. Requires needles size 10.

Stitch Requirements: Knit, purl, decrease, increase, repeat, slip, place marker, yarn over, stocking stitch, together.

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