Homestead Cardigan is a round yoke colorwork cardigan. It’s knit from the top down, in the round, and later steeked. The sleeves are fitted, with a little ease, and have a slight blousy look at the wrist.
SIZING 1,2,3, (4,5,6), 7,8,9,10. Finished bust circumference: 34,38,42, (46,50,54), 58,62,66,70 in. Finished sleeve circumference: 11.6,12.9,14.5, (16.2,17.5,18.7), 20,22,24 ,25.3” Finished sleeve length: 19” Finished body length (cropped): 10.5,11,11.5, (12,12.5,13), 13.5,14,14.5,15” Finished body length (full): 14,14.5,15, (15.5,16,16.5), 17,17.5,18,18.5”. Suggested fit is 2-4 ” positive ease
MATERIALS Yarn: Sport weight MC: Primrose Yarn Co. Rose Sport 100% SW Merino 325yds/100g CC: Homestead Sport 100% SW Merino 250yds
Sample made with colors: Black Truffle (MC), Fathoms (CC) MC: Cropped version: 892,944,997, (1049,1095,1147), 1195,1245,1298,1346 yds Full length version: 1022,1085,1149, (1213,1277,1341), 1409,1473,1536,1600 yds CC: 325,360,395, (430,465,500), 535,570,605,640 yds Needles: US3 and US5 circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge Buttons: 13,13,13, (14,14,14), 15,15,15,16 - 1” buttons. Tools: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scrap yarn, crochet hook (if using crochet reinforcement for the steek). Gauge: 22 sts× 28 rows in 4”/10cm, worked with larger needles in the round, in stockinette and measured after blocking
