Every single year I have the same problem: the weather turns really cold and I want a new handmade jumper RIGHT AWAY! I never seem to be able to think ahead to start making it in while the sun is still shining in summer. Even as the leaves start to turn and fall, but the days are still warm, I’m still in denial. The Cold Snap Cardigan solves this problem nicely, it can be whipped up in a weekend holding the DK strands double. This cardigan, with its generous pockets became my wardrobe, it got worn with everything from dresses to pyjamas.

But I began to crave another version, a slightly lighter one. Winter is Coming has all the same elements and fit as the Cold Snap Cardigan but is a little bit lighter, using just one strand of DK weight yarn. Because of this it will take a little longer to work up but its still a pretty quick make. I’ve also added more size options in between the sizes as the smaller stitches made it possible.

A full range of fitting notes and alteration suggestions are given in the pamphlet.

This pattern is available as a pattern duo with the Cold Snap Cardigan.

Sizes
XS(S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
To fit chest up to: 75(85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 150)cm/30(34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 60)in
Finished Chest (a): 86(97, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147, 157, 163)cm/34(38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 64)in
Finished cross back measurement (b): 39(44, 52, 57, 65, 70, 77, 83, 85)cm/15.5(17.5, 20.5, 22.5, 25.5, 27.5, 30.5, 32.5, 33.5)in
Finished upper arm circumference (c): 29(34, 37, 41, 43, 47, 50, 53, 56)cm/11.5(13.5, 14.5, 16, 17, 18.5, 19.5, 21, 22)in
Finished length (d):71(75, 77, 79, 81, 84, 85, 88, 89)cm/28(29.5, 30.5, 31, 32, 33, 33.5, 34.5, 35)in

Joanne is 160cm/5ft3 tall, 100cm/40in bust and wears size M.

Materials

6(7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) 100g balls West Yorkshire Spinners Colour Lab DK (DK weight, 100% British wool, 225m/245yds/100g) in Phantom Black (099)
5.5mm hook (US I)
4mm hook (US G)
7 removable stitch markers

Tension
Rib tension
20 sts and 16 rows in htr in BLO to 10 cm/4 in using 4mm hook (or size needed to achieve tension)
Row tension is more important than stitch tension for rib.

Pattern tension
16 sts and 10 rows in paired htr to 10 cm/4 in using 5.5mm hook (or size needed to achieve tension)

We suggest starting the sleeve as a good way of swatching.

Difficulty Rating
Intermediate

Skills Needed
Basic crochet stitches, working in rows, working into row ends, missing stitches, raised (post) stitches.

Construction
From the bottom up. Body stitches are picked up from hem which has been folded to create pockets. Sleeves are worked flat from ribbed cuff. Sleeves are seamed and yoke is worked in one piece with raglan shaping. Wide ribbed collar is worked and slip stitched to body and neckline as you go to finish.

The pattern is written and charted using standard UK crochet terminology (with US conversions given in the abbreviations)

Two file formats are available: the standard version is condensed and ideal for printing, the single column version works well on devices and can be printed for those who find the larger print easier to read.