Decq

CONSTRUCTION

• The body of this cardigan is worked flat in one piece from the bottom to the underarms, then fronts and back are worked separately. Shoulders are sewn together, then sleeves are picked up from the armhole and worked circularly to the cuff. Stitches for the collar and front bands are picked up and worked flat on a circular needle.
• The Decq Pattern may be worked either from the chart or from the written directions.

• The Sloped Bind Off is used to shape the shoulders and back neck.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• 41 (47½, 54, 60¾, 67¼, 73¾)" [104 (120.5, 137, 154.5, 171, 187.5) cm] circumference at chest (buttoned)
• Sample shown in size 54" [137 cm] with 9” [23 cm] positive ease on model

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

GAUGE

• 22 stitches & 32 rows = 4" in Decq Pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking
• 22 stitches & 32 rounds = 4" in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking

NEEDLES

Size A (for Main Fabric)

• One 32" circular needle and one set of double pointed needles (DPNs)
• Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

Size B (for Ribbing)

• One each 32" and 47" circular needles and one set of DPNs, one size smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 3.75 mm (US 5)

Please note: the stitch patterns used for this garment include written as well as charted instructions.

YARN

Brooklyn Tweed Arbor — 100% American Targhee Wool (145 yards/50 grams)

• 9 (10, 12, 13, 15, 17) skeins
• Photographed in color Butte

YARDAGE

• 1175 (1420, 1630, 1845, 2165, 2375) total yards of DK weight wool yarn

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

• 2x2 Tubular Cast On
• Sloped Bind Off
• 2x2 Tubular Bind Off
• Kitchener Stitch