This embellished top-down raglan cardigan calls to mind the embroidered sweaters of the 1950’s, but with a completely updated palette and silhouette. Plus, no embroidery! The details here are knit into the sweater as you go. Technically, the raglan details are made using intarsia, but don’t be frightened off if you don’t know the technique - with so few stitches worked in the contrast colour, there’s no need to twist the yarns as you work.
Designer
Stephanie Earp
Finished Size
Finished Bust Circumference: 35 (39, 43, 47½) (51½, 55, 58, 62)”, including 1” overlapped front bands when buttoned
Cardigan shown measures 39”.
Yarn
Shown in M2602 Prince (MC) and M2414 Larkspur (CC)
Prince: 4 (4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6, 7) sks MC
Larkspur: 1 sk CC for all sizes
Notions
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
13 (13, 14, 14) (15, 15, 16, 16) buttons, about ½” diameter
Tapestry needle
Gauge
16 sts and 24 rows/rnds = 4”/10cm in St st with larger needles, after blocking.
Needle Size
US 8 / 5mm 32” circular and double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 6 / 4mm 32” circular needle and double-pointed needles
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Since 1978 the Ball & Skein has been in the town of Cambria and we’re delighted to continue bringing you the best values and highest quality products from the US and around the world that reflect our shared values. We appreciate all of your support and kindness as we work to provide the best experience we can.
Manos del Uruguay, around since 1968 is a certified Fair Trade yarn owned by the women that work as artisans in the cooperatives. Purchases of their yarn directly address their ability to remain in their villages and support their families.
Berroco and Jagger are multi generational New England companies that each have over 100 years of experience in the yarn world.
Trendsetter was started by Barry Klein and his mother over 30 years ago. They not only source some of the most beautiful and unique yarns largely from Italy, they also bring us Cardiff Cashmere, spun in a small, family mill that only spins cashmere.
Prism, Mountain Colors, and Mrs Crosby are more examples of small, independent hand dyers we’re delighted to carry in the shop.
Addi needles and Brittany needles are more multi-generation stories that, in our opinion, bring the quality and value that is unsurpassed in the industry.
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