Ash leaves adorn the sleeves, fronts, and hood of this cardigan. Sew in a zipper for warmth on windy days. The ash tree gets its common name from the Old English word for spear (aesc), and English folklore includes many stories about such trees.

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)“ bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36”; modeled with 1” of positive ease.

Yarn Knit Picks City Tweed DK (55% merino wool, 25% superfine alpaca, 20% Donegal tweed): #24539 desert sage, 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16) balls. Yarn distributed by Crafts Americana.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32” circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers; cable needle; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 29 rows = 4” in rev St st; Cable chart = 2.75” wide.

Notes This cardigan is worked back and forth in separate pieces and seamed.