Construction
Worked from the top down, construction starts with the saddles; stitches are then picked up along each side and the yoke worked downward with simultaneous set-in sleeves. A deep mock rib finishes the cuffs and body. A generous range of ten sizes (to fit chest measurements from 32″ to 65″ / 81.5 to 165 cm) ensures a great fit. Optional faux seams lend the look of a seamed sweater and provide structure.
What's Included
This knitting pattern includes written directions, front and back images, and schematic with measurements.
Sizes + Finished Measurements
Finished chest circumference, buttoned: 34 (37 ¼, 40 ¼, 43 ½, 48 ¼, 51 ½, 57 ¼, 60 ¼, 64 ¼, 67 ½)” / 86.5 (94.5, 102, 110.5, 122.5, 131, 145.5, 153, 163, 171.5) cm.
Back length: 22 ½ (23 ¼, 23 ¾, 24 ¼, 24 ¼, 24 ¾, 25 ¼, 25 ¾, 26, 26)” / 57 (59, 60.5, 61.5, 61.5, 63, 64, 65.5, 66, 66) cm.
Upper arm circumference: 11 ½ (12 ½, 13 ½, 14 ¾, 16 ½, 17 ½, 18 ¾, 19 ¼, 19 ¼, 19 ½)” / 29 (32, 34.5, 37.5, 42, 44.5, 47.5, 49, 49, 49.5) cm.
Designed with 2 to 4″ (5 to 10 cm) positive ease in the chest.
Yarn
Worsted weight yarn;
Main Colour 260 (280, 305, 325, 350, 375, 405, 425, 450, 470) yd / 240 (255, 275, 295, 320, 345, 370, 390, 415, 430) m;
5 x Contrasting Colour 185 (200, 215, 235, 260, 280, 305, 325, 345, 365) yd / 170 (180, 200, 215, 235, 260, 280, 300, 315, 330) m.
Shown in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tweed (80% Peruvian Highland Wool, 20% Donegal Tweed; 110 yards/50g) in Farmhouse Heather, Indigo Heather, Barn Door Heather, Autumn Heather, Dill Heather, Brass Heather.
Substitution Notes
Choose a worsted weight yarn. The original is a non-superwash that works up at 4.5 to 5 sts per inch (2.5 cm) on 4 to 5.5 mm (US 6-9) needles. Wools (including superwash) and wool blends will substitute well. For plant fibres and acrylics, knit a large swatch, block it and hang your swatch to assess. Consider stash busting to make the stripes or working this classic-shaped cardigan in a solid colour.
Gauge
20 sts and 28 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch with larger needles (worked both flat and in the round), blocked.
Needles + Notions
3.5 & 4 mm (US 4 & 6) Circular Needles, at least 32 ins / 80 cm long;
3.5 & 4 mm (US 6 & 7) Needles for small circumference (sleeves);
Locking Stitch Markers;
Stitch Markers;
Stitch Holders or Scrap Yarn;
Crochet Hook (approx size for yarn);
9 (9, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10) Buttons, 0.875″ (21 mm) in diameter.
Skills
Knitting in the round, increases/decreases, backwards loop cast on, saddle shoulder sweater construction, top down, one piece, worked flat, seamless, phoney seams (explained), German short rows, picking up stitches, buttonholes and sewing on buttons.
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Raised Increases Video Tutorial
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