#12 Ivory Aran Coat by Margaret Bruzelius

#12 Ivory Aran Coat

Knitting
January 1986
Georges Picaud Sport Picaud
yarn held together
DK
+ DK
= DK (11 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette - for size 32-34
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 13 - 9.0 mm
2185 - 2415 yards (1998 - 2208 m)
32-34, 36-38
English

Very oversized cabled cardigan/coat uses two yarns held together throughout. Needle size and main gauge (stockinette on size 11US/8mm needles) listed above are for size 32-34. Size 36-38 is accomplished by increasing needle size; main gauge for 36-38 is 12st and 16r to 4”/10cm in stockinette on size 13US/9mm using one strand of each yarn held together.

Knitted measurements:
Bust at underarm: 46 (52.5)“/ 115 (131)cm
Length: 34 (36)”/85.5 (91)cm
Sleeve width at upper arm: 20 (23)“/50 (58)cm

From Vogue Knitting, Fall/Winter 1986:
“Spectacular shawl collaring for a cardigan with a lavish lattice cabling. Margaret Bruzelius designs it with two yarns, a mohair blend and a pure wool, creating a warm lushness.”