A boxy man's cardigan takes its styling from varsity letterman jackets. The stripes are worked in easy stranded knitting, while the unique side-entry pockets are anything but "grandpa."
Finished Size: 35?? (39, 42??, 47, 50??)" chest, zipped
Yarn: Naturally Alpine 14-Ply (100% wool, 240 yd [220 m]/200 g): #3012 mustard (MC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins; #3000 dark brown (CC), 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s). Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends
Yarn weight: #5 - Bulky
Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Needles: Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular needle; Size 10 (6 mm): 3 straight needles
Notions: 24 (26, 26, 30, 30)" separating zipper to fit opening and to match CC yarn; Yarn needle; Sewing needle and thread
Originally Published: Knitscene, Fall 2007