Bud and Blossom by Anna Daku

Bud and Blossom

Knitting
November 2024
13 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
1030 - 2129 yards (942 - 1947 m)
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)
English Finnish

This cardigan’s fascinating tucked stitch pattern mimics crochet but is entirely knitted. The pockets add a great element to this classic but interesting piece.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)

Recommended ease: 6–8.75” / 15–22 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 36.75 (40.75, 44.75, 48.75) (52.75, 56.75, 60.75) (64.75, 68.75, 72.75)“ / 91.5 (101.5, 111.5, 121.5) (131.5, 141.5, 151.5) (161.5, 171.5, 181.5) cm.
Length from Underarm to Hem: 15.75 (15.25, 15, 14.75) (17.5, 16.75, 16.5) (15.75, 18.5, 18)” / 39 (38.5, 37.5, 37) (43.5, 42, 41) (39.5, 46.5, 44.5) cm.
Sleeve Length: 18.5 (18.5, 18.5, 18.5) (18, 18, 18) (17.5, 17.5, 17.5)“ / 47 (47, 47, 47) (45.5, 45.5, 45.5) (44.5, 44.5, 44.5) cm.
Upper Arm Circumference: 14.25 (14.75, 15.5, 16) (16.5, 17.75, 18.5) (19.75, 20.25, 21.5)” / 35.5 (37, 38.5, 40) (41.5, 44.5, 46) (49, 51, 54) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 8 (8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 12) (13, 15, 16) hanks of Mule Spinner 3 Ply by Custom Woolen Mills (100% wool, 141 yds / 129 m – 112 g), colourway 01.

Or approx. 1030 (1117, 1203, 1289) (1476, 1596, 1662) (1778, 2028, 2129) yds / 942 (1021, 1100, 1179) (1350, 1459, 1520) (1626, 1854, 1947) m of bulky-weight yarn. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Briggs and Little Atlantic and Brooklyn Tweed Quarry.

Needles: US 10 / 6 mm and US 10.5 / 6.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles.

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, 6 pairs of extra large snaps (1⅛“ / 3 cm), 100% polyester sewing thread, sewing needle.

GAUGE
12 sts x 13.5 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 10.5 / 6.5 mm needles in Bud St, after blocking.

13 sts x 26 rows/rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 10.5 / 6.5 mm needles in Garter St, after blocking.

13 sts x 17 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 10.5 / 6.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
This dropped-shoulder cardigan is worked in pieces and features a tuck stitch pattern on the body and Garter Stitch on the sleeves. The design is finished with pockets, button bands with snaps and a high, folded collar.