Cascade Cardigan Knitting Pattern Download

Description

The sleeves and body of this eye-catching cardigan are worked in contemporary Fair Isle designs with a steek knitted into the center front.

Finished Size: 39 (42??, 45??, 49, 52??)” (99 [108, 115.5, 124.5, 132.5] cm), buttoned. Sweater shown measures 39″ (99 cm).
Yarn: Cascade 220 (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g): #8686 brown and #8420 violet, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins each; #9407 pale green, #8885 violet, and #8234 sage green, 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) each.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 24 sts and 24 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in charted St st Fair Isle patt on larger needles.
Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16″ (40-cm) and 32″ (80-cm) circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn), and 16″ (40-cm) and 32″ (80-cm) cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch holders; markers (m); removable markers or safety pins; tapestry needle; sewing machine; sharp-pointed sewing needle and matching thread; size G/7 (4.5-mm) crochet hook; four 1″ (2.5-cm) buttons.
Originally Published: Knitting Daily, 2007