Description
The word “salida” is Spanish for “exit.” Surrounded by mountain ranges, nestled in a natural bowl that keeps the climate temperate, Salida, Colorado, is a secluded gem of Southwestern culture. The Salida Cardigan captures the atmosphere of Salida in its bold geometric colorwork yoke that’s balanced by the simple singlecolor body. This cardigan is worked from the bottom up in pieces and then seamed.
Designer: Lars Rains
Difficulty: Intermediate
Finished Size: 35¼ (39, 42¾ , 47½ , 51¼ , 56¾ )” chest circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 42¾ “; modeled with 4¾ ” of positive ease.
Yarn Weight: 4
Specific Yarn Used: Harrisville Designs Highland (100% virgin wool; 200 yd [183 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #33 midnight blue (MC), 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins; #46 oatmeal (CC1) and #04 gold (CC2), 1 skein each.
Needles: Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 32″ circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; six 1″ buttons.
Gauge: 17 sts and 24 rows = 4″ in St st on larger needle; 19 sts and 20 rows = 4″ in charted patt on larger needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 2018
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