The Rhinebeck Sweater with Detachable Collar is a cropped, boxy, V-neck cardigan with a unique twist-a detachable fringed collar. This stylish and versatile garment combines classic design elements with a modern touch, making it a must-have addition to any fashion-forward wardrobe. The cardigan is crafted using garter stitch, which is known for its easy rows of knit stitches that create a beautifully textured fabric, giving this cardigan a cozy, yet sophisticated look.

Materials:
For Cardigan:
Main Color (MC): 4(4, 4, 5, 5)5, 6, 6, 6 skeins Sister
(100% wool; approx. 100-110 yds (92-101 m) / 215 g)
shown in Oatmeal Heather OR Spun Cloud (100%
wool; approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g)

For Optional Collar (single color version):
Main Color (MC): 1(1, 1, 2, 2)2, 3, 3, 3 skein(s) Sister
(100% wool; approx. 100-110 yds (92-101 m) / 215 g)
shown in Oatmeal Heather OR Spun Cloud (100%
wool; approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g)

For Optional Collar (multi-color version):
Main Color (MC): 1(1,1,1,1)1,2,2,2 skein(s) Sister (100%
wool; approx. 100-110 yds (92-101 m) / 215 g) shown
in Oatmeal Heather OR Spun Cloud (100% wool;
approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g)

Contrast Colors (CCs):
1 Mini Skein Sampler Kit (approx. 85 yds (78 m) / 164-170
g - 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds (16
m) / skein) shown in Geode
CC1: Frosty Green Spun Cloud; CC2: Midnight
Amber Wildflower; CC3: Nomad Cast Away; CC4:
Circle Game Dreamland; CC5: Dune Twist Daisy
Chain

Please note any modifications to size or length
may require additional yarn.

Needle and Hook Sizes:
Needle A: Size US 13 (9 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needles for cuff (or additional needles of the same size for your
preference of small circumference knitting)

Needle B: Size US 17 (12.75 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge (for neck edging and
collar)

Needle C: Size US 19 (15 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needles, for magic loop or size needed to obtain gauge (or
additional needles of the same size for your preference of small circumference knitting)

Size N(P) / US 15 (10 mm) crochet hook, optional, for attaching collar fringe

Materials Continued:
Removable markers (4)
Stitch holders or smooth scrap yarn (2)
Tapestry needle

Gauge:
Sweater
7 sts and 10 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Garter stitch Worked Flat using MC and Needle C, steam blocked

Note: Adjust Needle C size as needed to achieve gauge. Then use a crochet hook approx. 5mm smaller than
Needle C.

If not making optional collar, there is no need to check gauge separately for Needle B. Instead, go down one
size from needle C size when gauge is met with needle C.

Optional Collar
7.5 sts and 12 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Garter Stitch Worked Flat using MC and Needle B, steam blocked

Finished Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)6, 7, 8, 9

Finished Measurements:
38 (42, 46.5, 49.5, 54)58.5, 62.5, 65, 70” / 95 (105, 116.5, 124, 135)146.5, 156.5, 162.5, 175 cm finished chest
circumference

Fit Note:
Recommended to be worn with 4-6” / 10-15 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit.

The cardigan has a boxy cropped fit and it is recommended to look at all finished measurements

Sample is shown in a size 2 on a 34” / 85 cm chest with 8” / 20.5 cm of positive ease.

Pattern Designer: Cheryl Kubat

Note: This design is part of a Knitalong event and is not yet available as an individual pattern.