Henlopen Cardigan by Donna Estin

Henlopen Cardigan

Knitting
September 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Broken Rib
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1650 - 2640 yards (1509 - 2414 m)
XS (S, M, L)(XL, 2X, 3X, 4X) see measurements below
English
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Patchy, intarsia blocks and different stitch patterns form this oversized, slouchy cardigan. There’s always something to hold your interest like texture, cables, color changes, and ribbing, all worked with simple techniques in a trendy sweater that’s easy to wear.

SKILL Intermediate

SIZES
XS (S, M, L) XL, 2X, 3X, 4X Shown in Size S (45”/112.5cm)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 41.25 (45, 49.25, 54) 56.5, 60.5, 64, 67.75”/103 (112.5, 123, 135) 141, 151, 160, 169.5 cm

Overall Length: 26.5 (27.75, 28.25, 28.5) 29.25, 30.25, 31.25, 31.5”/66 (69.5, 70.5, 71) 74, 75.5, 78, 79 cm

Intended to be worn with 10-12”/25-30cm positive ease

Designed to fit Actual Chest Circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42) 46, 50, 54, 58”/75 (85, 95, 105) 115, 125, 135, 145 cm

YARN
Lopi Lettlopi, (110yds/100m, 1.75oz/50g, 100% wool):
A—1404 Glacier Blue 8 (9, 9, 10) 11, 12, 12, 13 skeins
B—0054 Light Ash 4 (4, 4, 5) 5, 6, 6, 6 skeins
C—9423 Lagoon Heather 3 (4, 4, 4) 4, 5, 5, 5 skeins

NEEDLES
Size US 7 (4.5mm) straight or circular 32-40”/80-100cm or longer or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Buttons (5) 3/4”/19mm
Cable needle (cn)
Stitch markers
Removeable markers
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
17 sts & 24 rows = 4”/10cm over Twisted Rib, Broken Rib and Band Charts

20 sts & 24 rows = 4”/10cm over Rope & Lattice Charts
To save time, take time to check gauge.

Pattern is charted and written out. Pattern is in English only.

Photos by Shelby Louise Photography.