Multnomah Falls Cardigan

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Multnomah Falls is a classic cardigan with a soft, modern twist and simple braided cables bordered by an easy lace stitch. It’s a super soft and comfortable cardigan to wear. Choose a lighter yarn for a light airy sweater (such as Suri fingering) or use a sport weight for a heavier sweater.

The construction is top-down and totally seamless with modified drop shoulders. It can be made in several yarn weights, from Light Fingering to Sport or a combination thereof.…just adjust needle size to get gauge and achieve the fabric weight you prefer. The cables do add more density to the fabric than one might expect. There’s plenty of structure built into the design so that it will keep its shape after lots of wear.

Choose a size that is about 6 inches / 15 cm larger than chest measurement.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested. Instructions are written and charted.

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SIZES
XS(S, M, L, XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Designed to be worn with approx 6 inches / 15 cm ease at chest.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest (worn buttoned): 39(41, 46, 47.75, 52.75)(54.5, 59.75, 66.5, 68.25) inches / 99(104, 117, 121.5, 134)(138.5, 152, 169, 173.5) cm.

Choose a size that is about 6 inches / 15 cm larger than chest measurement. Can adjust size a bit by how much you open up the lace stitches in blocking. Measurements assume lace is blocked open all the way.

RECOMMENDED YARN

Light Fingering to Sport weight work well. See pattern info for gauge and adjusting needle sizes to achieve gauge. The cables create a heavier fabric than one might expect so the fingering weight samples are great for spring and summer. See list of recommended yarns in pre-order document & KAL site.

Sew Happy Jane: Featherdown Suri Alpaca (74% Baby Suri Alpaca, 26% Silk); 437 yards (423 m)/3.53 oz (100 g).

Sew Happy Jane Bouncy (or Happy) Fingering: (75% Superwash merino, 25% Nylon); 463 yards (400 m)/3.53 oz (100 g) shown in color Ballerina.

Sew Happy Jane Springy Sport: (100% Superwash Merino); 328 yds (300 m)/ 3.53 oz (100 g) shown in color Fog.

OR can use any fingering to sport weight yarn, adjusting needle size to meet gauge. Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.

ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
1650(1725, 1975, 2150, 2425)(2525, 2750, 2974, 3225) yds / 1500(1570, 1800, 1960, 2110)(2300, 2500, 2710, 2930) m.

Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used! Note: The samples using Suri yarn tested out to require 10-20% less yardage than other yarns.

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) - used for body and sleeves.

Medium - US 3 (3.25mm) 16”/40cm and 29-32”/70-80cm circular- used for cast on, hem ribbing, sleeve cuffs.

Smallest – US 2.5 (3.0 mm) 40”/100cm circular used for button bands, picking up stitches, and lateral braid.

Adjust needle sizes as necessary to obtain correct gauge.

GAUGE
24 sts / 30 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette st in Larger (Main) needle (after blocking)

28 sts / 30 rows = 4”/10cm in cable st pattern in Larger (Main) needle (after blocking lace open).

Save time by working swatch in cable and lace st pattern and wet block to ensure gauge is accurate. Adjust needle sizes as needed.

NOTIONS
Cable needle, waste yarn or 2 stitch holders; 2 locking stitch markers and up to 20 inline stitch markers for st patt repeats, yarn needle.

5-6 buttons – 5/8 inch / 1.5 cm.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Intermediate Knitter. Accessible to advanced beginner in KAL with some experience in skills used.
Skills Used: Basic stitches, decreases, increases, basic cables and lace, picking up stitches for button bands, buttonholes, double-knitting (instructions provided).

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