Description
This cardigan fits an intricate slip-stitch and intarsia pattern into the yoke of a very simple silhouette for a cardigan that looks much more complicated than it is. Annie Modesitt uses a cleverly planned stripe sequence and simple ribbing to create a precisely tailored fit that’s quick to knit and easy to wear.
Finished Size: 15½ (18, 20, 22½, 25½, 28½, 31½)” bust circumference. Note: Rib will stretch to almost twice this circumference. Cardigan shown measures 20″, modeled on a 34″ actual bust.
Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fine (80% cotton, 20% wool; 222 yd [203 m]/50 g): #CF825 truffle (dark brown; A), 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6) balls; #CF450 oriental jade (B), 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4) balls; #CF375 rue (dusty blue; C), #CF380 dusty sage (D), and #CF455 willow leaf (green-yellow; E), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) each.
Yarn Weight: #3 – Light
Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24″ or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Waste yarn for provisional CO; stitch holders; 10 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18) 5/8″ buttons; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 43 sts and 39 rows = 4″ in 2 – 2 rib, relaxed; 30 sts and 64 rows = 4″ in plaid patt.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Summer 2009
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