Andiron Cardigan
It's April and officially spring with all of the trees in full bloom - my garden is finally starting to wake up from dormancy too. Even with the warmer weather, mornings and evenings can still be chilly. I regularly find myself reaching for a jacket or cardigan when going on evening walks. Andiron Cardigan is my new favorite to grab before heading out the door. The styling feels very refined - almost like a blazer - so I always feel so put together when wearing!
Andiron Cardigan features lots of texture with an all over knit-purl pattern and elegant cables running along the center front edges. Deep garter stitch trims lend the style a jacket-like feel, and with the comfort of a sweater you’ll be throwing this on over every outfit. Instructions are included to adapt the cardigan into a vest if that’s more your style! Choose a solid or semi-solid aran weight yarn to best show off the texture.
I worked up my cardigan in Jill Draper Makes Stuff Empire. You might be familiar with these massive "yarn babies" from folks sharing photos at Rhinebeck - I used just one skein, and I have over 100g left over to knit up an accessory project or two! Empire also comes in a mini version so you can purchase the exact quantity you need. If you're looking for a substitute, search for aran or heavy worsted weight yarn that recommends a gauge of 3.5-4 sts/inch (14-16 sts/4"). This cardigan is worked up right in the middle at 15 sts/4", and I used a US 8 to achieve gauge - though several of my preview knitters needed to go up to a US 9 to get the same result!
Pattern Details
Suggested Yarn : Jill Draper Makes Stuff Empire, or other aran/ heavy worsted weight yarn that knits to gauge
Sizes: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68)” / 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm
Yarn Requirements: 920 (1005, 1080, 1185, 1260, 1380, 1470, 1580, 1685, 1770) yds / 841 (919, 988, 1084, 1152, 1262, 1344, 1445, 1541, 1618) m
Gauge: 15 sts and 25 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Texture pattern, blocked
Needles and Notions: US 8 / 5.0 mm needles*, stitch markers, stitch holders, cable needle, tapestry needle
*adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge
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