Winter Wren Cardigan Knitting Pattern Download

Description

The Winter Wren Cardigan lightens menswear-inspired smallfootprint colorwork patterns with feminine ruffled trimmings. An alpaca-blend yarn lends luxe drape to a swingy Empire silhouette.

Finished Size: 36 (38¼ , 40½ , 42½ )” bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36″, modeled with 2″ positive ease.
Yarn: Knit One, Crochet Too Ambrosia (70% alpaca, 20% silk, 10% cashmere; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): #767 purple heather, 4 (4, 5, 5) balls; #729 lavender mist, 3 (3, 4, 4) balls; #243 soft sunrise (pink) and #841 fawn, 2 (2, 3, 3) balls each; #713 plum, 1 ball.
Yarn Weight: #2 – Fine
Needles: Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 29″ circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); removable markers; stitch holders; one 1″ button for sizes 40½ ” and 42½ “; size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook; safety pin; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 44 sts and 41 rows = 6″ in diamond patt on larger needle; 29 sts = 4″ and 40 rows = 6″ in trellis patt on larger needle; 29 sts and 36 rows = 4″ in St st on smaller needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2010