Sylph Cardigan Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Twisted stitches, faggoting, ruffles, and eyelet mesh are used together in carefully delineated areas for an effect that is at once ornate and modern. Hook-and-eye closures fasten the front unobtrusively and give a structured, tailored feel.

Finished Size: Size 33 (35, 36 ¾, 39 ¾, 43, 45 ¾, 50)” bust circumference, including 1 ½” width of edgings at center front. Sweater shown measures 35″. Zero to 1″ positive ease is recommended for this project.
Yarn: Valley Yarns Deerfield (80% baby alpaca, 20% silk; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): mauve, 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14) balls. Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Yarn weight: #3 – Light
Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4″ in twist st and faggoting patt and twist st stripe patt, on smaller needles; 20 sts and 24 rows = 4″ in St st on larger needles.
Needles: Body and sleeves. size 6 (4 mm): straight. Neck edging. size 6 (4 mm): 32″ to 40″ circular (cir). Ruffles. size 7 (4.5 mm): 32″ circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; removable markers (m); stitch holders; 7 sets of hook-and-eye fasteners; sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Spring 2008