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![Emi is modeling a size 4 and has a 34"/85 cm chest circumference. Yarn is Ritual Dyes Elder in the Forsythia colorway.](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Knitosophy/821277513/Forsythia_Emi_3_small2.jpg)
![RaQiya is wearing size 16 and measures 58"/145 cm in the chest at the time of photo shoot. Yarn is Malabrigo Rios.](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Knitosophy/821275706/Forsythia_Raqiya_1_small2.jpg)
![Niki's project is a size 8, and her chest measures 42"/105 cm. She used The Fibre Co Lore yarn.](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Knitosophy/821277085/Forsythia_Niki_small2.jpg)
![Kim's project is size 11, and her chest measures 48"/120 cm. She used Cascade 220 yarn.](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Knitosophy/821276421/Forsythia_Kim_small2.jpg)
![Tiffany is wearing size 6 and has a 38"/95 cm chest circumference. Yarn is Julie Asselin Nurtured.](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Knitosophy/821456471/Forsythia_Tiffany_3_small2.jpg)
![I am modeling size 5 on a 37"/93 cm chest circumference. Yarn is Ritual Dyes Elder in the Chestnut colorway.](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Knitosophy/821278149/forsythia_chestnut_25_resized_profile_small2.jpg)
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Forsythia
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INTRO
When I was developing the cable stitch pattern for Forsythia, I knew I wanted strong stitch definition on a comfy cardigan. Soon after, I found the perfect yarn to match the pattern. Elder, a light worsted base from Ritual Dyes, has a gorgeous 2-ply twist that contributes even more definition than I’d expected. As one person put it, it’s like a stitch within a stitch.
The Forsythia pattern has a flat, top-down and raglan construction with a cozy garter collar and cuffs and optional front pockets. The cable stitches used throughout the pattern comprise only three stitches at a time and do not require a cable needle. I encourage you to check out my tutorial on how to work cables without a cable needle (link in pattern) if you are unsure of how to use this method.
This pattern includes three separate files, which are divided into the following size ranges: 1-7, 8-13 and 14-19. You need only download and work the file that includes your size.
All of my patterns are #sizeinclusive.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
SKILLS REQUIRED
Simple cables, knitting in small circumferences, picking up stitches
BLOCKED GAUGE
A swatch chart for the cable pattern is included.
24 stitches and 27 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in cable and twisted rib pattern on size US 6 / 4.0 mm needles
19 stitches and 44 rows/rounds = 4 in / 10 cm in garter stitch on size US 4 / 3.5 mm needles
NEEDLES
Needle size is a suggestion only. Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
US 4 / 3.5 mm in the following lengths: 16 in / 40 cm for cast-on; at least 36 in / 90 cm for working magic loop for cuffs, DPNs or small circumference needles if not using magic loop for cuffs; and 60 in / 150 cm for collar
US 6 / 4.0 mm in the following lengths: 16 in / 40 cm for top of the yoke, at least 36 in / 90 cm for lower yoke and body and for working magic loop for sleeves, DPNs or small circumference needles if not using magic loop for sleeves, one spare needle for holding pocket lining sts as they are worked
FILE 1
Sizing:
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7)
To fit chest circumference of 28 (30, 32, 34) (36, 38, 40) in / 70 (75, 80, 85) (90, 95, 100) cm
Finished width around chest: 27.25 (29.25, 31.25, 33.25) (35.25, 37.25, 39.25) in / 68 (73, 78, 83) (88, 93, 98) cm
Intended to fit with 1.25-2 in / 3-5 cm of positive ease in the chest and worn with a 3 in / 7.5 cm opening in front. Size up for a smaller opening. See Schematic for your size range at left for more sizing details.
Yardage:
Yardage includes a 5% buffer.
7 (7, 8, 8) (9, 9, 9) skeins of Ritual Dyes Elder
1247 (1319, 1400, 1472) (1528, 1575, 1655) yards / 1140 (1206, 1280, 1346) (1397, 1440, 1513) meters
FILE 2
Sizing:
8 (9, 10, 11) (12, 13)
To fit chest circumference of 42 (44, 46, 48) (50, 52) in / 105 (110, 115, 120) (125, 130) cm
Finished width around chest: 41.25 (43.25, 45.25, 47.25) (49.25, 49.25 in / 103 (108, 113, 118) (123, 123) cm
Intended to fit with 1.25-2 in / 3-5 cm of positive ease in the chest and worn with a 3 in / 7.5 cm opening in front. Size up for a smaller opening. See Schematic for your size range at left for more sizing details.
Yardage:
Yardage includes a 5% buffer.
10 (10, 10, 11) (11, 12) skeins of Ritual Dyes Elder
1823 (1862, 1893, 1974) (2055, 2115) yards / 1667 (1703, 1731, 1805) (1879, 1934) meters
FILE 3
Sizing:
14 (15, 16, 17) (18, 19)
To fit chest circumference of 54 (56, 58, 60) (62, 64) in / 135 (140, 145, 150) (155, 160) cm
Finished width around chest: 53.75 (55.75, 57.75, 59.75) (61.25, 63.25) in / 134.5 (139.5, 144.5, 149.5) (153, 158) cm
Intended to fit with 1.25-2 in / 3-5 cm of positive ease in the chest and worn with a 3 in / 7.5 cm opening in front. Size up for a smaller opening. See Schematic for your size range at left for more sizing details.
Yardage:
Yardage includes a 5% buffer.
13 (13, 14, 14) (14, 15) skeins of Ritual Dyes Elder
2343 (2427, 2514, 2589) (2648, 2734) yards / 2142 (2219, 2299, 2367) (2421, 2500) meters
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