Donna Cardigan by This.Bird.Knits

Donna Cardigan

Knitting
October 2022
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
680 - 1470 yards (622 - 1344 m)
30.25 (34.75, 39.25, 43.75) (48.25, 52.75, 57.25) 61.75”
English
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The first time I watched Twin Peaks one of the things that really grabbed my attention as a knitter were all of the amazing sweaters worn by the characters. This design is inspired by the cardigan Donna wears in the pilot, a slightly oversized drop shoulder cardigan where color work meets color block for a stylish and cozy piece to add to your (Twin Peaks inspired) handmade wardrobe!

Yarn
Yarn A Elder (100% Rambouillet Wool Light Worsted weight) 190 yards/100g Shown in Heartwood approximately 350 (370, 470, 520) (590, 640, 670) 750 yards
Yarn B Elder (100% Rambouillet Wool Light Worsted weight) 190 yards/100g Shown in Clay approximately 330 (350, 440, 460) (550, 620, 650) 720 yards

Materials
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, minimum 32” cord for body.
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, minimum 8” cord or DPN’s for sleeves.
US Size 9 (5.5 mm) circular needles, minimum 32” cord for body.
US Size 9 (5.5 mm) circular needles, minimum 8” cord or DPN’s for sleeves.
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Buttons (5)
Removable stitch markers (minimum 6)

Finished Measurements
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) 8
Bust/Body Circumference: 30.25 (34.75, 39.25, 43.75) (48.25, 52.75, 57.25) 61.75” / 77 (88.3, 100, 111) (123, 134, 145.5) 157 cm
Upper Arm Circumference: 12 (13, 14, 15) (16, 18, 20) 22” /30.5 (33, 35.6, 38) (40.6, 45.7, 50.8) 56 cm
Wrist Circumference Before cuff: 8 (9.5, 10, 11) (12, 13.5, 15) 16”/ 20.3 (24, 25.4, 28) (30.5, 34.29, 38) 40.6 cm
Height to Underarm: 16”/ 40.6 cm

Gauge
16 stitches x 21 rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch with larger needles.

Notes
This cardigan is knit flat from the bottom up. The fronts and back are separated at the underarm and worked flat separately from there. Short rows are worked to shape the shoulders and three needle bind off is used to seam the shoulders. The sleeve stitches are picked up around the arm hole opening and knit in the round. An applied i-cord edge is worked as a finishing for the front band/collar.