Kumon by Stacey Gerbman

Kumon

Knitting
June 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Half-Brioche Stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1375 - 1915 yards (1257 - 1751 m)
40½ (44, 48½, 52, 56½)” [103 (112, 123, 132, 143.5) cm] circumference at chest, with fronts overlapped
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Kumon is the perfect balance of mindless and mindful and familiar and exciting, encouraging the hands’ second nature by beginning with the well-known rib stitch before seamlessly flourishing into sumptuous half-brioche. Uncomplicated yet thoughtful in shape, this piece is a sure layer to reach for during the cool hours of a misty morning.


Construction

The body of this cardigan is worked in one piece to the armholes, then back and fronts are worked separately to the shoulder.

Yarn

  • 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) skeins Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee Wool; 145 yards/50 grams)
  • Photographed in color Driftwood

Yardage

  • 1375 (1495, 1645, 1765, 1915) total yards of DK weight wool yarn

Gauge

  • 14 stitches & 34 rows = 4″ in Half-Brioche Stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)

  • One 32″ circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
  • Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7)

Size B (for Ribbing)

  • One 40″ circular needle, two sizes smaller than Size A
  • Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5)

Finished Dimensions

  • 40½ (44, 48½, 52, 56½)” [103 (112, 123, 132, 143.5) cm] circumference at chest, with fronts overlapped
  • Shown in size 40½” [103 cm] with 8½” [21.5 cm] ease on model

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Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

  • Sloped Bind Off

Skill Level

  • 3 out of 5