Northbound is a drop-sleeve cardigan with a shawl collar. The body features columns of stockinette stitch and an easy-to-remember twisted stitch pattern that flows seamlessly into the rib, while the sleeves are worked top-down in stockinette stitch. A boxy fit and tapered sleeves lead to an easy-to-wear modern silhouette.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished bust circumference: 105.75 (113.5, 127.25, 131.25, 140.75, 146.25, 154.25, 164.5) cm / 41.5 (44.75, 50, 51.75, 55.5, 57.5, 60.75, 64.75)” - recommended to be worn with 28-33 cm / 11-13” of positive ease at the bust.

Yarn

Triskelion Yarn Emrys Sport (100% Bluefaced Leicester; 300 metres / 328 yards per 100 g)

1625 (1770,1985, 2145, 2330, 2440, 2600, 2800) metres / 1777 (1936, 2171, 2346, 2548, 2668, 2843, 3062) yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway Seashell. Claudia wears a size 3 with 42 cm / 16.5” of positive ease.

Needles

3.75 mm / US 5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 60 cm / 24” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
3.75 mm / US 5 double-pointed needles (or needle size to obtain gauge)

3.5 mm / US 4 double-pointed needles (or needle one size smaller than main needle)
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle with a cable length of at least 60 cm / 24” for the body and at least 100 cm / 40” for the collar (or needle ones size smaller than main needle)

You may also use the magic loop technique for the sleeves and cuffs. To work this pattern using the magic loop technique, use a circular needle with a cable length of at least at least 80 cm / 32” instead of
double-pointed needles.

Gauge

27 sts x 38 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (knit flat, in twisted stitch, on larger needle, after blocking)

23 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (knit in the round, in stockinette stitch, on larger needle, after blocking)

Notions

• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins)
• Crochet hook
• Darning needle
• Locking stitch markers
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers

• Tape measure

Northbound is one of the 8 modern, minimalist patterns featured in Issue 3 of Making Stories Magazine.

Issue 3 is available through our webshop in print and digital as well as in a subscription, through our Ravelry store as a digital version and our stockists.

Contributors

• Photography, Hair & Make-up: Melinda Dela Costa
• Model: Claudia Reudelsdorf
• Tech Editing: Marina Skua
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

About Making Stories Magazine

With Making Stories Magazine, we strive to feature companies and makers who focus on sustainability, transparency, fairness and equity in their work. We love telling their stories and hope to inspire and enable crafters to make conscious and informed decisions about the materials they use and the companies they support.