Fern Sweater by Irene Lin

Fern Sweater

Knitting
October 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1056 - 1962 yards (966 - 1794 m)
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7, 8)
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The Fern Sweater is worked seamlessly from the neckline down in the round. Raglan increases are used to shape the yoke until the underarm is reached, with additional rows worked on the back to raise the back neck for a more comfortable fit. The front and back are then joined and knitted together in the round to the hem. Sleeves are worked in the round to the desired length.

Gauge (With 4 mm needle):
-19 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10cm / 4 x 4” in stockinette stitch after blocking. (The stockinette gauge is provided for knitters to make a swatch and to use it as a guideline when selecting yarn)
-19 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10cm / 4 x 4” in pattern after blocking. (The gauge mentioned here is based on my finished garment’s body circumference and the total number of stitches)

Recommended ease: 5~20cm / 2~8’’

Size:
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7, 8)
My sample is knitted in Size 1 with 16cm/6.5“ of positive ease.

Finished Body Circumference:
99 (107, 116, 124)(133, 141, 149, 158)cm/39 (42, 45.75, 49)(52.5, 55.5, 58.75, 62.25)

Yarn:
Cardiff Cashmere, Brushlight, 82% Cashmere, 18% Silk, 25g / 138m.
Color No.102: 7 (8, 8.5, 9)(10, 11, 12, 13) Balls. Approx. 966 (1104, 1173, 1251)(1380, 1518, 1656, 1794)m; 1056 (1207, 1282, 1368)(1509, 1660, 1811, 1961) yds
Note: You may need more yardage when extending the length of body or sleeves.

Needles:
4 mm (US 6) for the body and sleeves; 3.5 mm (US 4) for the neckline, the hem and cuffs.
Use circular needles ranging from 40 to 120 cm according to the requirements of each section; DPNs or preferred needles (Magic Loop) for small circumference knitting.

Other Materials:
Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, 3 mm (5/0) crochet hook.