New Sweden Cardigan by Dawn Brocco

New Sweden Cardigan

Knitting
January 1997
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1260 - 2310 yards (1152 - 2112 m)
40" chest
English
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About the Design
I love old textiles and their patterns, and so, naturally, this admiration affects my designing.

New Sweden is based on traditional Swedish motifs and shaping, but, updated with softer coloring.

The traditional square neck on this cardigan gives it a simple, refined look that would work well as a suit jacket.

The zipper option makes a logical and modern use of the flat, crocheted front bands. Traditionalists may use pewter clasps, which add another element of beautiful design.

Sizes: 40/46/53″ (shown in 40″ size)

Yarn: Bartlettyarns’ 2-ply wool (210 yd/4 oz skeins): 2/3/4 Bark, 2/3/4 Granite, and 2/2/3 Mountain Berry.

Gauge: 17 sts and 19 rnds = 4″ (10cm) over chart, with size 8 (5 mm) ndls, or size to give gauge

Substitute Yarn Wt: Heavy Worsted

Skill Level: Intermediate with ability to steek

Happy Knitting!
Dawn