Fall Creek - Cardigan

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
90 (102, 111, 123, 132, 145, 150.5, 165.5, 174.5) cm / 35.5 (40.25, 43.75, 48.5, 52, 57, 59.25, 65.25, 68.75)” finished chest circumference (buttoned). Cardigan shown measures 111 cm / 43.75”; modeled with 5 cm / 2” of positive ease on Del // 20.25 cm / 8” on Britt. Suggested ease: +2-4” (5-10 cm) at chest.

YARN

Hudson + West Co. Forge (70% U.S. Merino, 30% U.S. Corriedale; 214 meters / 235 yards per 100 g / 3.5 oz.)

7 (8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12) skeins

Sample shown is knit in colorway Midnight.

NEEDLES

Size A: (for cuffs, hem, and body of sweater): Size US 6 (4 mm)
Size B: (for tubular cast on and collar): US 5 (3.75 mm): 48” (122 cm) circulars.

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

GAUGE

27 sts and 28.5 rows = 4” (10 cm) in 2x2 Rib on Size A needle.

NOTIONS

• Buttons (five, 2.5 cm / 1" diameter)
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn (optional, for tubular cast on)
• Stitch markers

SKILLS REQUIRED

Increasing; decreasing; picking up stitches; seaming; (optional) tubular cast on and bind off; short rows.

90 (102, 111, 123, 132, 145, 150.5, 165.5, 174.5) cm / 35.5 (40.25, 43.75, 48.5, 52, 57, 59.25, 65.25, 68.75)” finished chest circumference (buttoned).

For more finished measurements, see schematic in pattern photos.

Emily Greene is a Brooklyn-based designer of knitwear and buildings. Her graphic handknit designs are heavily influenced by her architectural background and by her broader studies of shape, pattern, and surface design. Emily’s modern knitwear designs have been published by Laine Magazine, Brooklyn Tweed, Pom Pom Quarterly, and Woolfolk. Through her signature use of diagonal lines and texture, Emily aims to create patterns that inspire and challenge makers to stretch their skills and elevate their handknit wardrobes. Follow her on Instagram and Ravelry as @emilygreeneknits. Find her knitwear designs at emilygreeneknits.com.