St. John’s Wort Cardigan Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Cathy Carron’s St. John’s Wort Cardigan strips the sweater down to a few pretty details: columns of texture, a generous collar, a softly gathered bottom hem, and a single dramatic button.

Finished Size 34 (38, 42, 45, 49)” bust, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 38″, modeled with plenty of positive ease.
Yarn Schulana Merino-Cotton 135 (53% wool, 47% cotton; 148 yd [135 m]/50 g): #71 teal, 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) balls. Yarn distributedby Skacel.
Yarn Weight #2 – Fine
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16″ and 24″ circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; point protectors; one ¾” button.

Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4″ in St st; 24 sts and 30 rows = 4″ in seed st; 24 sts and 31 rows = 4″ in St. John’s Wort patt.


Originally Published Interweave Knits Spring 2009