Description
The Greta Cardigan features a complex cable that crawls out of the front left pocket, travels up and over the shoulder, and treks all the way down the back. The cable—along with the split hem—give this classic sweater a modern update.
DESIGNER Joan Forgione
DIFFICULTY Intermediate
YARN WEIGHT 4
FINISHED SIZE 36¼ (40, 43½, 48¼, 52¼, 56)” bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 40″; modeled with 5″ of positive ease.?
SPECIFIC YARN USED Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% wool; 140 yd [128 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): hayloft, 8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) skeins.
NEEDLES Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): straight. Size 6 (4 mm): 40″ circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
NOTIONS Markers (m); removable m; stitch holder; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; three 1″ buttons.
GAUGE 17 sts and 29 rows = 4″ in St st on larger needles; 31 sts of Cable chart = 4½” wide.
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED knitscene, Fall 2018
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