Iris Cardigan by Sasha Kagan

Iris Cardigan

Knitting
February 2019
all 3 are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Sport (12 wpi) ?
29 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in chart pattern using larger needles
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1567 - 2522 yards (1433 - 2306 m)
UK sizes 8 - 10 - 12 - 14 - 16 - 18 - 20 - 22 - 24 - 26
English

“A BORDER of soft pastel colours featuring a simple iris motif combines with a traditional lace pattern to make this snug-fitting, spring cardigan a striking addition to any wardrobe,” says designer Sasha Kagan. “The traditional Fair Isle diamond pattern makes a frame for the flower heads using Rowan Kidsilk Haze and Felted Tweed. Trims are all in classic moss stitch.”

Note: Chart A is worked in stocking stitch using the intarsia method, twisting yarns together at the back of the work when changing colour. Yarns F, G and H are used held DOUBLE throughout.

To fit bust:
32; 34; 36; 38; 40; 42; 44; 46; 48; 50 inches

Actual bust:
33.5; 35.5; 37.5; 39.5; 41.5; 43.5; 45.5; 47.5; 49.5;
51.5 inches

YARN
Calls for Rowan Felted Tweed DK:
A IRIS (201) 6; 7; 7; 8; 8; 9; 9; 10; 10; 11 x50g balls

B PEONY (183) 1 x50g ball all sizes

C FROZEN (185) 1 x50g ball all sizes

D VASELINE GREEN (204) 1 x50g ball all sizes

E LOTUS LEAF (205) 1 x50g ball all sizes

Rowan Kidsilk Haze (used double throughout):
F SERENITY (677) 1; 1; 2 x25g balls all other sizes

G PURPLICIOUS (678) 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 2; 2 x25g balls

H GRACE (580) 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1 ;1; 1; 2; 2 x25g balls

Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK:
I GOLDILOCKS (691) 1 x50g ball all sizes

NOTE: the yardage numbers reported above are an estimate only and do not take into account the total yardage of all the different colors used