Jacobs Cardigan by Norah Gaughan

Jacobs Cardigan

Knitting
September 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in textured knit-purl pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1375 - 2375 yards (1257 - 2172 m)
To fit bust sizes 34-36 (38-40, 42-44, 46-48) (50-52, 54-56, 58-60, 62-64)" [86.5-91.5 (96.5-101.5, 106.5-112, 117-122) (127-132, 137-142, 147.5-152.5, 157.5- 162.5) cm]
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This pattern is available from moderndailyknitting.com for $9.95.
Errata available: moderndailyknitting.com

A swingy, hip-skimmng shape, a subtle texture of knits and purls, not a button to worry about. This is the sort of soft cardigan, unassuming yet irresistible, that will become a quick favorite.

Knitted Measurements

Bust (based on twice back width): 36 (40.5, 44, 48, 52) (56.5, 60, 64, 68)“ 91.5 (103, 112, 122, 132) (143.5, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm
Length: 23.75 (24.25, 24.5, 24.75, 25) (25.25, 25.75, 26.25, 26.75)” 60.5 (61.5, 62, 63, 63.5) (64, 65.5, 66.5, 68) cm

Sizes

To fit bust sizes 34-36 (38-40, 42-44, 46-48) (50-52, 54-56, 58-60, 62-64)“ 86.5-91.5 (96.5-101.5, 106.5-112, 117-122) (127-132, 137-142, 147.5-152.5, 157.5- 162.5) cm

Materials

— Jane by Modern Daily Knitting 1.75 oz (50 g) skeins, each approx 125 yds (114 m), 75% Falkland wool/25% Masham wool: 11 (13, 14, 14, 15) (16, 17, 18, 19) skeins Heather

— Size US 6 (4 mm) circular needles, 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) long, and one pair double-pointed needles, or size needed to achieve gauge

— Size US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) long, and one pair double-pointed needles

— Size US 6 (4 mm) needle, for BO

— Stitch markers and stitch holders

Gauge

21 sts and 34 rows = 4” (10 cm) over Body Pattern, after blocking

Notes

See page 11 for information about how this cardigan is constructed, including how to work German short rows at the shoulders.
You may work Body and Sleeve Patterns from the text or charts.