Description
The Cuirassier’s Cardigan, a zippered sweater with a jacket feel, pulls inspiration from the curvature and overlapping of the metal plates in armor. A provisional cast-on and an I-cord bind-off help create the scalloped edge that gives this piece and elegant, yet edgy, look.
Finished Size: 30¾ (34¾, 38½, 41¾, 45¾, 4 91/2)” bust circumference; shown in size 38½”
Yarn: Valley Yarns Colrain
Yarn Weight: #4 – Medium
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight needles, 60″ circular (cir) needle, and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
Notions: Markers (m); Stitch holder; Cable needle (cn); Waste yarn for provisional CO; 12″ separating zipper (optional); Tapestry needle
Gauge: 19 sts and 25 rows = 4″ in St st
Originally Published: Knitscene Winter 2014
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