Waldesruh by You-Shan Feng

Waldesruh

Knitting
March 2017
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Garter
US 8 - 5.0 mm
790 - 1470 yards (722 - 1344 m)
XS (S, M, L // XL, 2XL, 3XL) with options for bust darts cup sizes C (D, E/DD, F, G, H)
English
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A simple cardigan with a wide cable especially nice to layer on during changing weather. There is enough ease to wear over clothing but it is also thin enough to fit under jackets.

This cardigan knitted flat and sideways in one piece. Short rows shape the yoke and cap sleeves. There is no seaming and the optional pockets are set in. To ensure a good fit, the pattern includes optional bust for cups C through H.

SIZES INCLUDED
XS (S, M, L // XL, 2XL, 3XL)

To fit bust: 30 (34, 38, 42 // 46, 50, 54) in; 76 (86, 96.5, 106.5 // 117, 127, 137) cm

Optional bust darts for cup sizes: C (D, E/DD, F, G, H)

GAUGE
18 stitches and 32 rows (or 16 garter ridges) per 4 inches (10 cm) in Garter, unstretched.

Please use needle size and yarn that gives you gauge in order to obtain the correct sizing.

MATERIALS

Needles
US 8 / 5mm circular 32 to 40 in (80 to 100 cm), depending on the size of the cardigan.

An extra 4mm dpn

To work the optional TULIPS buttonholes and/or the crochet cast on, you will also need:

  • A crochet hook US G/ 4mm
  • Two 4mm dpns

Yarn
A worsted wool or wool mix that will give you gauge. Solid colorways work better than variegated for this project.

Shown in Cascade 220 100% Pure Merino, 220yds (200m) per 3.5oz (100g) skein; color: Lichen (9338).

You will need around 664 (770, 870, 990 // 1090, 1237, 1345) yds; 603 (700, 790, 900 // 992, 1125, 1222) m & an extra 20 to 122 yds (18 to 110 m) to work bust darts.

Notions

  • 2 stitch markers
  • Row counter
  • Tapestry needle
  • 1.8 to 2 cms buttons, (9 to 15 depending on size of cardigan).