Violette–le–duc by Norah Gaughan

Violette–le–duc

Knitting
June 2008
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on straight needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1288 - 2020 yards (1178 - 1847 m)
Bust 32 (36) 40 (44) 48"
English
Errata available: berroco.com berroco.com

Cardigan adorned with stripes of burnished gold can be worn two ways. As shown in the photo, it’s a cropped silhouette with flattering folds and diagonal. Flipped, it is a more traditional cocoon cardigan.

Skiil Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements:

  • Bust: 32 (36) 40 (44) 48”
  • Length: 23¾ (23¾) 24¼ (24¾) 25¼“

Materials:

  • 9 (10) 12 (13) 15 skeins Berroco Inca Gold (80% Merino wool; 20% silk; 112m / 122yds; 50g / 1.76oz) in Main Color
  • 2 hanks Berroco Lumina (54% cotton, 36% acrylic, 10% metallic; 88m / 95yds; 25g / .875oz) in Contrasting Color
  • Straight needles 4.5 mm / US 7, or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle, 74 cm / 29” long