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Classic, French-inspired stripes lend this cardigan a sporty feel. The gentle A-line shape and slender sleeve make for a flattering, feminine fit.
BEFORE PURCHASING THIS PATTERN
This sweater is worked using the Cocoknits Method, a commonsense system for knitting seamless, tailored sweaters from the top down. The Cocoknits Method is explained in detail in Cocoknits Sweater Workshop by Julie Weisenberger.
All of the page numbers in this pattern refer to the pages in Cocoknits Sweater Workshop, where the techniques are explained in detail.
SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Bust: 34.25 (37.75, 42.25, 45.75, 50.25, 53.75)" / 87 (96, 107, 116, 128, 137) cm, buttoned
Finished Length: 18.5 (19.25, 20.25, 21.5, 22, 22.25)" / 47 (49, 51, 55, 56, 57) cm
YARN
NOTE: Cardigan is worked using two strands of yarn held together. Yarn A is two strands of black held together, one strand in each yarn; Yarn B is two strands of ivory held together, one strand in each yarn. Therefore, you will need 4 separate yarns.
- 380 (480, 570, 680, 760, 880) yds / 345 (440, 520, 620, 695, 805) m fingering weight yarn in each of four yarns (two colors each in two yarns)
- 760 (960, 1140, 1360, 1520, 1760) yds / 695 (880, 1040, 1245, 1390, 1610) m sport - dk weight yarn if omitting stripes. If using a fingering weight held double, you will need this amount for each of two fingering weight yarns, which will knit at approximately sport weight when held double.
YARN A: (TWO BLACK YARNS HELD TOGETHER)
- Shibui Knits Cima (70% superbaby alpaca, 30% fine merino / 328 yds / 300 m, 1.75 oz / 50 g); 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins in color Abyss #2001
- Shibui Knits Twig (46% linen, 42% recycled silk, 12% wool / 190 yds / 174 m, 1.75 oz / 50 g); 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins in color Abyss #2001
YARN B: (TWO IVORY YARNS HELD TOGETHER)
- Shibui Knits Cima: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins in color Ivory #2004
- Shibui Knits Twig: 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins in color Ivory #2004
NEEDLES
- US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle 40" / 100 cm or longer (see page 19 for information on length) for Body and Sleeves
- US 3 / 3.25 mm needles for working BO
- US 0-3 / 2-3.25 mm double-pointed needle or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)
- US 0 / 2 mm circular needle (for picking up Front band stitches)
- US 4-6 / 3.5-4mm for working Front band and neckband.
NOTIONS
- 6 stitch markers in different colors
- 2 spare circular needles or scrap yarn to hold Sleeve stitches
- Row counter (optional)
- Cocoknits Sweater Worksheet
- 6-7 snaps; Dritz size 2 / 12 mm. Thread and sewing needle to sew on snaps.
GAUGE
18 sts and 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm square in St st on largest needles, using Yarn A or B (2 strands of yarn held together)
NOTES ON WORKING STRIPES
Stripes are always worked with 2 strands of yarn held together. Change yarns every 4 rows throughout. Don’t cut the yarn between stripes; instead secure the 2 colors together at the beginning of the color-change row by bringing the new color over the old color
