Svalbard by Bristol Ivy

Svalbard

Knitting
November 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in Cartridge Rib with Size A needle(s), after blocking
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1095 - 1990 yards (1001 - 1820 m)
38½ (42½, 45¾, 46½, 49¾, 53¾, 57)" circumference at chest (including bands, with Fronts open)
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“This cardigan was inspired by a desire to play with volume and drape in combination with a strong, architectural stitch pattern and clean, flattering details. The deep, bell-like swoop of the bottom hem is balanced by the tailored shoulders and three-quarter length sleeves, and both are complimented by the soft falls of the fronts and shawl collar. Add to this an interesting take on traditional raglan shaping, and you have a cardigan that’s both intriguing to knit and effortless to wear!” – Bristol Ivy

Additional information has been included in the pattern with regards to the underarm shaping; no additional charts are necessary. For close-up details of this shaping, please see photos of the underarm here.


CONSTRUCTION
Cardigan is worked in one piece from the top down, with the sleeves and back knit from the collar to the underarm. The sleeves are put on holders while stitches are picked up from the front edges of the sleeves and joined with the back to work the body to the hem. Stitches are then picked up all along the neckline and worked in the round with the live stitches to create a mitered border and shawl collar. The sleeves are worked in the round on DPNs.

MATERIALS
1095 (1220, 1350, 1435, 1630, 1830, 1990) yards of worsted weight wool yarn
8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g)
Photographed in color Stormcloud

GAUGE
20 stitches & 29 rows/rounds = 4” in Cartridge Rib with Size A needle(s), after blocking

NEEDLES
Size A (for Main Fabric):
One 40” circular needle 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 40” circular needle and one set of DPNs, one size smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

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

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
38½ (42½, 45¾, 46½, 49¾, 53¾, 57)“ circumference at chest (including bands, with Fronts open)
Note: This is a loose-fitting garment with substantial drape in the front; the actual finished chest measurement will vary with how the garment is worn and at what angle it drapes from the wearer’s shoulders. Consult the schematic for other measurements.
Sample shown is 38½” with + 4½“ ease on model

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SKILL LEVEL
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