Cedarwood

CONSTRUCTION

• The collar of this cardigan is worked first, beginning with a provisional cast on, then stitches are picked up along the side edge of the collar and the yoke is worked from the top down. The body and sleeves are then divided and stitches cast on for the underarms. The sleeves are placed on hold and the body is worked to the hem. The sleeves are worked after completion of the body.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• 33 (37, 41, 45½, 49½, 55)” circumference at chest, with fronts overlapped to approximate back width
• Sample shown is size 33″ with +0″ of ease on model

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size 101.

GAUGE

• 20 stitches & 24 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch with Size A needle, after blocking

NEEDLES

Size A (For Main Fabric):

• One each 16″ and 32″ circular needles and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7)

Size B (For Ribbing):

• One 32″ circular needle and one set of DPNs* two sizes smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5)

*32″ circular needle can be used instead of DPNs if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round (i.e., Sleeves)

Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.

YARDAGE

• 1190 (1305, 1455, 1580, 1730, 1865) yards of worsted weight wool yarn

YARN

• 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g)
• Photographed in color Barn Owl

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern

• Provisional Cast On (crochet chain method)
• Backward Loop Cast On
• Chain Selvedge
• 1×1 Tubular Bind Off
• Kitchener Stitch (Grafting)
• Wet-Blocking

Current Pattern: v2.0

9 February 2015: Version 2.0

On Page 6, under Begin Chart, once the chart has been completed, the next row has been corrected as follows:

• Next Row (RS): Work in established pattern to end, decreasing 1 stitch at center back. [202 (222, 242, 264, 284, 308) stitches remain].