Bird & the Bush Cardigan by Dawn Brocco

Bird & the Bush Cardigan

Knitting
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
one size: 50" finished chest
English
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About The Design:
These motifs come from an c.1838 jacquard-woven border pattern for a coverlet. The original weaver was Andrew Kump, of Hanover, PA.

Jacquard weaves put wonderfully graphic and colorful patterns into our early American homes. Though I have woven my share of simple yard goods, a part of me wishes to experience making these intricate weaves - hence, the bursting of these motifs into my hand knitting expression.

This jacket comes in one size only, but, certainly, changing your gauge will yield alternate sizes.

I’ve used a zipper and single pewter clasp set, instead of all clasps or buttons, so as not to interfere with the pattern. Art-to-Wear with a history!

Finished Measurements:
Chest: 50”
Length: 24.5”
Armhole Depth: 11”
Sleeve Length: 18”
Length to Underarm: 13.5”

Materials:
Bartlettyarns’ 2-ply wool, 4 oz / 210 yd hanks: 1 Garnet Heather (A), 2 Spice Heather (B), 1 Bark (C), 1 Oatmeal (D) and 5 Scotia (MC)

16” and 29” size 6 (4 mm) circular needles (ckns)

16” and 29” size 4 (3.5 mm) ckns

US size 4 and 6 double pointed needles (dpns)

Tapestry needle, Stitch markers, Stitch holders

22” Navy separating zipper, and matching thread

1, 2” pewter clasp set

Happy Knitting!
Dawn