Description
A two-color slip-stitch belt serves as the only closure in this loose shawl-collar cardigan. Diagonal ribs flow in opposite directions, keeping the eye intrigued, while deep fitted cuffs and slightly puffed sleeves accent the silhouette.
Finished Size: 33 (37, 40 ½, 44 ½, 48 ½)” bust; see Notes about sizing
Yarn: Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g): #863 dark red (MC), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins. Tahki Torino (100% merino; 94 yd [85 m]/50 g]: #136 grey heather, 2 balls; #102 cream, 1 ball
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 16 ½ sts and 20 ½ rows = 4″ in diagonal rib on larger needles; 20 sts and 22 rows = 4″ in 1 ½” rib on smaller needles
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles; Size 6 (4 mm) needles
Notions: Yarn needle, stitch holders, three clasp closures (shown: #JH53250 Istanbul clasps from patternsoftime.com)
Originally Published: Knitscene Fall 2008
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