Karel Cardigan
Stay classy in this sweater chock full of cabley goodness. Karel features a cozy combination of squishy textures that you will adore forever. Be sure to check out its counterpart, Jana, if you prefer a feminine fit. Cardigan is worked from the bottom up with raglan-style seamless sleeves and set-in front pockets. Shawl collar is created with short rows that are worked within the buttonband. Pattern is designed for experienced knitters comfortable with working from multiple charts at once & decreasing while maintaining cable pattern. Stitch patterns are charted. Green sweater is shown in Size 4 with approx 3"/20.5 cm positive ease. Recommended ease is 2-6"/5-15 cm; choose the size that is at least 2"/5 cm larger than your chest measurement, or a full size upward if you prefer an oversized fit.
Size: 1 (2, 3, 4)[5, 6, 7](8, 9, 10)
Finished Chest:
34.75 (39, 42.75, 47.75)[50.5, 55.25, 59.5](62.25, 66.5, 71)"
88.5 (99, 108.5, 121.5)[128.5, 140.5, 151, 158, 169, 180.5) cm
Gauge: 17 sts and 26 rows per 4"/10 cm in Seeded Rib on larger needles; 11-st cable measures approx 1.75"/4.5 cm
Yarn: Heavy Worsted weight yarn
1300 (1450, 1600, 1775)[1900, 2100, 2250](2400, 2600, 2800) yards
1190 (1325, 1465, 1625)[1740, 1920, 2060](2200, 2375, 2550) meters
Tools: Size 7 (4.5 mm) and Size 8 (5 mm) needles: set of DPNs & circular needles in longer length comfortable for working Finished Chest, 16" (40 cm) circular needles in smaller needle size only 20 stitch markers plus 4 distinctive markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle, sewing needle
Notions: Seven 1”/2.5 cm buttons, needle and matching thread
Recommended Yarn: Hudson & West Co. Forge [70% Merino, 30% Corriedale; 235 yards/215 meters per 3.5 ounce/100 gram skein] 6 (7, 7, 8)[9, 9, 10](11, 12, 12) skeins
