Leaf Cardigan Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Deborah Newton has chosen a luxurious angora-wool blend yarn in a subtle pink for this simultaneously sweet, sophisticated, and soft cardigan. Cables and simple leaf motifs (worked in mirror images on each side of the center) are worked in panels separated by reverse stockinette stitch. Subtle waist shaping and set-in sleeves give a polished fit; small eyelets in the ribbing add visual interest.

Finished Size: 37 (39½, 43, 46, 49½, 53)”” (94 [100.5, 109, 117, 125.5, 134.5] cm) bust/chest circumference, buttoned. Sweater shown measures 37″” (94 cm).
Yarn: Classic Elite Lush (50% wool, 50% angora; 124 yd [113 m]/ 50 g): #4419 pink icing, 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 16) skeins.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows
Needles: Size 6 and 7 (4 and 4.5 mm). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); markers (m); tapestry needle; eleven ½”” (1.3-mm) buttons.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2002