Amy Christoffers highlights a usually unheralded detail using a laceweight thread of romantic mohair and silk to create a corrugated rib with rustic wool.
Finished Size: 33 (35, 37, 40½ , 45½ , 49)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 33", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn: Rowan Felted Tweed (50% merino, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #172 ancient (gray; MC), 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9) balls. Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% super kid mohair, 30% silk; 229 yd [209 m]/25 g): #644 ember (yellow; CC) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2) ball(s).
Yarn Weight: #3 - Light
Needles: Body, sleeves, and ribbing—size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Bands—size 2 (2.75 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) ⅝ " buttons.
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st with MC on larger needle; 28 sts and 34 rows = 4" in corrugated rib, after blocking.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2010