Varsity Cardigan by Christina Danaee

Varsity Cardigan

Knitting
September 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in with US 5 needle in stockinette stitch, blocked.
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
860 - 1420 yards (786 - 1298 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

The Varsity Cardigan is a relaxed, raglan cardigan. It features contrasting cuffs, collar and bottom hem as well as an angled stripe pattern across the chest. Snoqualmie Valley Yarn from Tolt Yarn and Wool is the perfect amount of warmth and lightness to make a cozy cardigan for every occasion. The naturally dyed colors are exciting and vibrant! Knit one in your school colors and display your school spirit!

Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Bust: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)”- 76 (86, 96.5, 106.5, 117)cm

Yarn:
Snoqualmie Valley Yarn
50% Clun Forest, 50% Bluefaced Leicester
280 yards / 100 grams
2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins Natural (MC)
1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skein Coreopsis (CC)
-or-
a yarn of equivalent weight in apx yardage:
560 (840, 840, 1120, 1120) MC
280 (320, 360, 400, 440) CC

Materials:
US 5-3.75mm circular needle 32” or longer
US 5-3.75mm DPNS (or long circular for magic loop)
US 4-3.5mm circular needle 32” or longer
US 4-3.5mm DPNS (or long circular for magic loop)
Stitch Holders
Stitch Markers
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:
Gauge: 18sts x 28rows = 4” with US 5 needle in stockinette stitch, blocked.

Special Techniques:
Two-color stranded knitting.
Chart knitting.
Knitting in the round.