Cas Cardigan by Ailbíona McLochlainn

Cas Cardigan

Knitting
October 2023
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
90cm/ 36" - 160cm/ 64"
English
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CAS CARDIGAN

An exploration in stripes and directionality, Cas is a wearable puzzle that 
you will enjoy solving as you proceed from one ‘Aha!’ moment to the next.


Transitioning seamlessly from vertical to horizontal stripes, the ease of knitting 
this cardigan will charm you as much as the mystery of its construction. If you 
have not knitted a garment before, but can work in garter stitch and are willing 
to do some basic sewing for assembly, this is pattern is suitable for your skill level.

At the same time, its quirks and unexpected details will engage the minds of experienced garment knitters. 



Cas means to turn, or rotate in Irish Gaelic. As you work on the cardigan,
 this will make perfect sense!


In addition to a standard schematic, the pattern includes a diagram showing the construction.

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MATERIALS & INFORMATION

SIZING

Garment in Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
measures as follows in chest circumference:
94cm/ 37” (102cm/ 41”, 111cm/ 44.5”, 120cm/ 48.25”, 131cm/ 52.5”, 140cm/ 56.25”, 150cm/ 60”, 160cm/ 64”


GAUGE
20 sts x 36 rows = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4”
in garter stitch

NEEDLES

3.5 mm in diameter, or as needed to meet gauge

YARN

designed with Life In The Long Grass Woolly Worsted
shown in Lake (C1) and Tanned (C2)

suitable for DK-weight yarns or equivalent
approximately 200-250m/ 100g

{yarn kits are available from Life in the Long Grass here!}

YARN QUANTITIES 

C1: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) 100g skeins

C2: 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) 100g skeins


NOTIONS
stitch markers, measuring tape, scrap yarn, tapestry needle; sewing needle & thread; 
optional: snap closures (5-6, or as preferred)


SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

basic sewing for shoulder assembly &affixing band

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SAMPLES INFO.

dark plum + pale blue sample
Size 3, standard length
knitted with Life In The Long Grass Woolly Worsted

mauve + pale green sample
Size 4, extended bodice length &3/4 sleeves
knitted with Bear in Sheep’s Clothing BFL-Masham Aran

coral + pale green sample
Size 3, standard length
knitted with Drops Flora & Kidsilk Mohair