Zephirine Cardigan by Angela Hahn

Zephirine Cardigan

Knitting
February 2014
Aran (8 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in body patterns with larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1078 - 1666 yards (986 - 1523 m)
37 1/4 (41 1/2, 45 3/4, 50, 54)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 37 1/4", modeled with 2 3/4" of positive ease.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Designer Angela Hahn

Finished Size 37 1/4 (41 1/2, 45 3/4, 50, 54)“ bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 37 1/4”, modeled with 2 3/4” of positive ease.

Yarn Universal Yarn Nettle Lana (70% organic wool, 30% nettle; 98 yd 90 m/1 3/4 oz 50 g): #109 linen, 11 (12, 14, 15, 17) balls.

Needle Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 24–47” circular (cir), depending on size you are making, and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; two 5/8” buttons.

Gauge 19 sts and 27 rows = 4” in body patt on larger needle.

A wide and wavy lace in a papery nettle blend creates the Zephirine Cardigan. Gently rolling edges, an A-line shape, and front edges that fall away create an easy grace that emphasizes the beauty of the yoke.