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River’s Edge Cardigan was inspired by the quiet banks of winding rivers, the simplicity and serene landscapes and flowing life of the river. Taking this and translating it into a cardigan was a balancing act. This seamless knit with collar that is worked with the body, borders a cable that twists and flows down the center of the back. The classic look of a cardigan with an elegant cable makes a timeless piece.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9

UPDATED VERSION Finished Garment Sizes
At Bust with 2.5”/6.5cm overlap
34.25 (38.25, 42.25, 45.5, 49.5) 54.25, 59, 63, 67”/ 87 (97, 107.5, 115.5, 125.5) 138, 150, 160, 170 cm

At Hips with 2.5”/6.5cm overlap
35 (39, 43, 46.25) 50.25, 55, 59.75, 63.75, 67.75“ / 89 (99, 109, 117.5, 127.5) 139.5, 152, 162, 170 cm

ORIGINAL VERSION Finished Garment Sizes
at Bust with 3”/7.5 cm overlap
34.75 (38.75, 42.75, 46, 50) 54.75, 59.5, 63.5, 67.5”/ 88 (98.5, 108.5, 117, 127) 139, 151, 161, 171.5 cm

At Hips with 3”/7.5 cm overlap
35.5 (39.5, 43.5, 46.75) 50.75, 55.5, 60.25, 64.25, 68.25” / 80 (100.5, 110.5, 119, 129) 141, 153, 163, 173.5 cm*

• Cardigan is worked top down in a Raglan Style with 5-7”/12.5-18 cm positive ease in the body and 1.75-2.5”/4.5-6.5 cm in the sleeves.
• It is a seamless design that starts with the collar. Then stitches are picked up along the edge for the body and sleeves.
• Body has minimal shaping.

Yarn
Yardage estimates are rounded up to make sure you have plenty of yarn for your size and for a blocked gauge. Yardage may vary depending on any adjustments made to the pattern.

DK weight yarn; 1,167 (1,323, 1,478, 1,632, 1,797) 1,948, 2,123, 2,280, 2,451) yds; 505 (573, 640, 707, 778) 843, 919, 987, 865 g

Purple Sample used: Sew Happy Jane Yarn, Delightful DK; 100% Superwash Merino; 231 yards/211 m; 3.5oz/100g; in Electric Raspberry, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) 9, 9, 10, 11 hanks

• Grey Sample Used: Lion Brand Yarn; Wool Ease DK 636; 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool; 232 yds/212 m; 3 oz/85 g; 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) 8, 9, 10, 10 skeins in Quiet Grey 149AL*

Needles/Hooks

• US7/4.5mm, 16”/40cm (or DPNs) and 32”/81cm (minimum) circular needles; or size to obtain gauge.
• US6/4mm DPNs; or size to obtain gauge, for sleeve cuffs..
• G/4mm crochet hook; for Cast On.

Gauge
20 sts x 24 rows = 4”/10cm square in Stockinette on US7/4.5mm

Notions

• Stitch markers
• Removable stitch markers
• Scrap yarn or stitch holders
• Cable Needle
• Tapestry needle

Skills Required
Basic knitting skills
Knitting in the round
Cable Knitting - from chart or written or willingness to learn
Picking up stitches
Increasing and Decreasing
Crochet chain - for cast on