Sylvia Cardigan by Cecily Glowik MacDonald

Sylvia Cardigan

Knitting
January 2013
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
31 (34 ¼, 36 ¼, 39 ¾, 42 ¼, 45 ¾, 48 ¼, 51 ¾, 54 ¼)" [78.5 (87, 92, 101, 107.5, 116, 122.5, 131.5, 138) cm] bust circumference, shown in 34 ¼" [87 cm]
English
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Sylvia is worked in simple rhythmic stockinette stitch in one piece from the top down with raglan and waist shaping. The diagonal buttonband makes a simple cardigan a bit more whimsical and fun. The pocket with a easy cable pattern is a textural, functional element. Worked in Finch this lightweight cardigan may be worn through many seasons.

Finished Measurements at bust- 31 (34 ¼, 36 ¼, 39 ¾, 42 ¼, 45 ¾, 48 ¼, 51 ¾, 54 ¼)”

Materials:
Finch by Quince and Co (100% American wool; 50 skein = approx 221 yards)
• 6 (7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins Storm
Needles:
• One 29” circular (circ) needle size US 4 (3.5 mm). (Body is worked flat, circ needle is used to accommodate large number of sts)
• One set double pointed needles (dpns) size US 4 (3.5 mm). (for sleeves)
Or size to obtain gauge.
Notions:

• Large stitch holders or waste yarn
• Tapestry needle
• Eight 5/8” buttons
• Cable needle (cn) (for pocket)