Williamsburg Cardigan Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Hybrid saddle shoulders, lined pockets, rich texture patterns, raglan shaping, and oversized fit are the essence of this intermediate cardigan. The unique detail of the pockets are first worked in the openings as side seams, small facings are worked as part of the body pieces, then when the sweater is seamed these are turned to the wrong side and a pocket lining is sewn to them.

Finished Size: 39″ (42″ , 47″ , 53″ )” bust circumference, buttoned and including 1 ” front band. Sweater shown measures 42 “, modeled with several inches positive ease.
Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Cotton Stria (100% cotton; 116 yd [108 m]/50 g): #203 olive, 12 (13, 14, 16) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 18 sts and 29 rows = 4″ in garter rib patt; 18 sts and 28 rows = 4″ in square check patt; 8 sts of cable patt measure 1 ” wide.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24″ or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); removable markers or waste yarn; tapestry needle; three 2″ wooden toggle buttons; smooth, matching yarn for seaming; yd thin, silky fabric at least 24″ wide for pockets; sewing needle and matching thread.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Fall 2010