This straight forward, tweedy, stockinette stitch cardigan by Sasha Kagan is embellished with an intarsia border. The shaped body and slightly puffed sleeves hark back to the Tyrolean-inspired, fitted cardigans of the 1940s worn, as Sasha says, "by mid-European ladies with style."
Finished Size: 37 (43, 49, 55 1/2)" (94 [109, 124.5, 141] cm) bust/chest circumference, buttoned. Sweater shown measures 43" (109 cm).
Yarn: Rowan Yorkshire Tweed 4 Ply (100% wool; 120 yd (110 m)/25 g): #278 bristle (brown; MC), 12 (13, 15, 17) balls; #283 whiskers (black), 4 (4, 5, 5) balls; #275 foxy (fuchsia) and #273 glory (orange)...
Yarn weight: #1 - Super Fine
Gauge: 26 sts and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st on larger needles.
Needles: Body and sleeves—Size 4 (3.25 mm). Edging—Size 2 (2.75 mm). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch holders; nine 1/2" (1.3-cm) buttons.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2003