Coal Cardigan by Veronik Avery

Coal Cardigan

Knitting
September 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, after blocking
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1015 - 1800 yards (928 - 1646 m)
33¾ (37¼, 40¾, 44, 47½, 51, 54½)" circumference at chest, with Fronts overlapping
English
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“With this piece, my aim was to create a garment both contemporary and traditional. The asymmetry of the fronts and the slight A-line of the back are a nod to alternative methods of shaping a piece of clothing, but the fit of the set-in sleeves is classic and flattering. There’s also something about patterned cardigans with stockinette back and sleeves that is also distinctly 1960s in flavor. This combination results in a sweater that will find its home in many wardrobes.” – Véronik Avery


CONSTRUCTION

  • Cardigan is worked in five flat pieces and seamed together during Finishing.
  • Pieces are worked from the bottom up.
  • The mirrored Cable patterns are worked on Fronts only. Sleeves and Back are worked in stockinette stitch and edged with Double Moss Stitch.
  • After seaming, neckband is picked up and worked in one piece.

MATERIALS
1015 (1120, 1255, 1380, 1500, 1635, 1800) yards of worsted weight wool yarn
8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g)
Photographed in color Cast Iron

GAUGE
18½ stitches & 25 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, after blocking
24 stitches & 25 rows = 4” in Left or Right Diagonal Cable Pattern, after blocking

NEEDLES
One pair of straight needles or a 32” circular needle* in size needed to obtain gauge listed above
Suggested Size: 5 mm (US 8)
Knitter’s preferred style of needle may be used

Finished Dimensions
33¾ (37¼, 40¾, 44, 47½, 51, 54½)“ circumference at chest, with Fronts overlapping
Sample shown is size 37¼” with + 3¼“ ease on model

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SKILL LEVEL
4 of 5

PLEASE NOTE: pattern stitches are charted only.