Crooked River Cardigan
Crooked River Cardigan
Crooked River is a light and drapey cardigan with minimalist details that’s sure to become a wardrobe staple.
The twisted rib panel at the raglan seams showcases the angles and the slip stitch texture of the main fabric. It’s a super soft and relatively easy cardigan to make and to wear. The stitch pattern is a simple one to work and to remember. Make your Crooked River cropped or in a longer length as shown in the sample.
The construction is top-down and totally seamless so you can try it on and get the exact fit and length you desire. There’s plenty of structure built into the design so that it will keep its shape after lots of wear. The sleeve cuffs and hem are finished with a nearly invisible bind off for lots of movement.
The front band is so smooth and provides a professional finish that holds its shape and doesn’t stretch out. The pattern includes a video tutorial recorded for the front band.
Choose size 4-6 inches / 10-15 cm larger than chest measurement.
This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested. Instructions are written and no charts are required.
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SIZES
XS(S, M, L, XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Designed to be worn with with 4-6 inches / 10 -15 cm ease at chest.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest: 34(38, 42, 45.75, 50.25)(54, 58, 62, 66.25) inches / 86.5(96.5, 106.5, 116, 127.5)(137, 147.5, 157.5, 168.5) cm.
Choose size that is 4-6 inches / 10 -15 cm larger than chest measurement.
RECOMMENDED YARN
Magpie Fibers Nest Sport : Sport (100% Wool - Corriedale); 350 yds (320 m)/ 3.53 oz (100g) shown in color Bougie Beaver, a rose gold.
OR
OR can use any sport, fingering or light DK yarn that meets gauge and has good drape.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
1100(1200, 1400, 1560, 1650)(1750, 1850, 1950, 2050) yds / 1001(1092, 1274, 1420, 1502)(1593, 1684, 1775, 1866) m.
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used. We observed some yardage variance in testing. It is advised that you have access to an extra skein just in case you need it or desire to make it longer.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Larger (Main) – US 5 (3.75mm) 16”/40cm and 29-32”/70-80cm circular and set of dpns (or use your preferred method of circular knitting for sleeves). Adjust needle size to obtain gauge.
Smaller – US 2.5 (3.0 mm) 40”/100cm circular used for front bands.
GAUGE
24/32 = 4”/10cm in stockinette and stitch pattern in Larger (Main) needle (after blocking)
NOTIONS
Waste yarn, or 2 stitch holders.
8 Stitch markers for raglan panels.
Yarn needle.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Intermediate Knitter - also accessible to an adventurous advanced beginner knitter.
Skills Used: Basic stitches, decreases, increases, tracking center front increases separate from raglan increases, picking up stitches for button bands, double knitting, German Short Rows, Italian Cast On and Bind off (tutorials provided).
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