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Gus
An open-front cardigan featuring Woolfolk LUFT yarn with beautiful details such as loose inset pockets and full-fashioned back shoulder shaping.
Construction Notes
Gus is worked in pieces from the bottom up. The front bands are worked continuously using a combination of ribbing and incorporated I-cord edge stitches that travel up through the collar.
Sizes
39¾ (43¼, 46½, 50, 53½, 56¾, 60¼, 63¾, 67¼, 70½)“ / 101 (110, 118, 127, 136, 144, 153, 162, 171, 179) cm finished chest circumference
Model wearing size 43¼“ / 110 cm in L4 with +10¼” / +26 cm ease and wearing 46½ / 118 cm in L6 with +13½“ / +34.5 cm ease
Yarn
Woolfolk LUFT
55% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino®, 45% Organic Pima Cotton
109 yards / 100 meters per 50 g skein
11 (12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 19, 20) skeins
1200 (1285, 1415, 1525, 1660, 1770, 1870, 1980, 2070, 2180) yards / 1100 (1180, 1300, 1400, 1520, 1625, 1715, 1815, 1900, 2000) meters
Sample photographed in colors L4 (ochre) and L6 (black)
Finished Gauge
14 stitches and 23 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with Needle A, after blocking
Needle A (for Main Fabric)
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle
US 9 / 5.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed
Needle B (for Ribbing)
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle
US 8 / 5 mm
Other Materials
Cable Needle (CN), stitch holders or waste yarn, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)
Skill Level
3 of 5
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- First published: October 2017
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