Galois Cardigan by Merri Fromm

Galois Cardigan

Knitting
December 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in St st on larger needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1096 - 1644 yards (1002 - 1503 m)
22 3/4 (25 1/4, 26 3/4, 29 1/4, 30 3/4, 33 1/4)" back width at underarm
English

A loose, cozy sweater, the Galois Cardigan can be worn myriad ways—layered over a dress for brunch, paired with a blouse at work, or thrown on over your pajamas for a night by the fireplace. The hip length, boxy shape and modern drop-sleeves make it a versatile piece. This cardigan is worked back and forth in pieces and seamed.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 22 3/4 (25 1/4, 26 3/4, 29 1/4, 30 3/4, 33 1/4)“ back width at underarm. Cardigan shown measures 22 3/4” on model with 31” bust.

Yarn Kelbourne Woolens Scout (100% wool; 274 yd 251 m/3 1/2 oz 100 g): #614 Scarlet Heather, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins.

Needles Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 31 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles.

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NOTES

  • This cardigan is worked back and forth in pieces from the bottom up and seamed.

  • Use the Tubular cast-on method (see Stitch Guide) throughout.

  • Slip stitches purlwise with yarn in front.

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