Waterfall Cardigan by Ashwini Jambhekar

Waterfall Cardigan

Knitting
May 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Reverse Stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1093 - 2184 yards (999 - 1997 m)
XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)
English
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This design takes advantage of the drape provided by the silk content of the yarn to achieve a soft cascade of the front lace panels. The clear stitch definition of the yarn highlights the 1×1 cables that encircle the lace pattern. The beautiful luster of the yarn makes this sweater suitable for both daytime and evening wear—try it with jeans, or as a cover for a cocktail dress.

Finished Measurements:

  • Width across underarm: 14½ (16½, 18½, 20½) {22½, 24½, 26½}“ / 37 (42, 47, 52) {57, 62, 67.5} cm.
  • Length: 25¾ (26¼, 27, 27) {27½, 28, 28½}“ / 65.5 (66.5, 68.5, 68.5) {70, 71, 72.5} cm. Designed to be worn with ½-1½” / 1.5-4 cm positive ease across underarm. Shown in Size S with ½”/ 1.5 cm positive ease.

Materials
1040 (1200, 1300, 1450) {1600, 1750, 1900} yards/ 950 (1100, 1200, 1350) {1500, 1600, 1750} meters Handmaiden Yarns Lady Godiva (273 yards/ 250 meters, per 3.53 ounce/ 100 gram skein; 50% wool/ 50% silk) in color Apricot.
Yardage estimates include 10-15% extra.

Needles and Gauges:
US #7 (4.5 mm): 20 sts & 30 rows = 4”/ 10.2 cm in Reverse Stockinette stitch.
US #6 (4mm), or one size smaller than needles used to obtain gauge

Notions:
Cable needle
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Techniques:
The abbreviations page, which lists all techniques used, is pictured at left.
Pattern involves working multiple shapings (e.g. shoulders and neckline) simultaneously, while also adding or removing stitches from the stitch patterns. Explicit row-by-row directions are not provided, but general tips are given.

Ravelry Downloadable Pattern:
Pattern is an 8-page pdf, consisting of one cover page; one page of sizing, materials, and small stitch patterns (charts and written directions); one page of written and charted stitch large stitch pattern; 1 page of abbreviations; 3 pages of instructions; and one schematic page.