Orchard Cardigan Knit Pattern Download

Description

Take the Orchard Cardigan with you on all your fall activities and throw it on whenever you need an extra layer. This casual cardigan has interesting and unusual construction: each side is worked flat from the center out, starting with a provisional cast-on. The three-needle bind off that joins the pieces creates a visually compelling line down the center back and at the sides.

DESIGNER Courtney Spainhower
DIFFICULTY Intermediate
YARN WEIGHT 2
FINISHED SIZE 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)“ circumference at underarm. Cardigan shown measures 36”; modeled with 3” of positive ease.
SPECIFIC YARN USED The Plucky Knitter Traveler Sport (65% extra fine superwash Merino wool, 20% mulberry silk, 15% yak; 325 yd 297 m/ 3½ oz 100 g): Stay Outta the Hay, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins.
NEEDLES Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; waste yarn for provisional CO; spare 32” cir needle in size 5 (3.75 mm) or smaller; tapestry needle.
GAUGE 23 sts and 33 rows = 4” in St st.
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED Interweave Knits, Fall 2019