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Louis Comfort Tiffany’s contributions to the art nouveau movement included dazzling glasswork honoring colorful subjects in the natural world. The Tiffany Cardigan takes inspiration from the stained-glass lampshades for which he was so famous. A two-color stranded design encircles the deep yoke of the sweater, showcasing the whimsical, floral elements of art nouveau.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 4

Finished Size 39 ¾ (44 ¼, 48 ¼, 52 ¼, 56 ¼, 60 ½, 64 ½, 68 ½)“ circumference at underarm, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 48 ¼”; modeled with 7 ¾“ of positive ease.

Yarn Manos del Uruguay Maxima (100% extra fine Merino wool; 219 yd 200 m/ 3 ½ oz 100 g): #M7367 La Perla (MC), 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins; #M2293 Leo (CC), 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; six ¾“ buttons; tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 34 rows = 4” in St st; 22 sts and 26 rows = 4” in colorwork patt.

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NOTES

• The body of this cardigan is worked back and forth from the top down. The sleeves are worked in the round from the top down.

• The chart is worked using the stranded method. Always pick up the background color over the pattern color and pick up the pattern color from under the background color. Keep floats loose. For floats longer than five stitches, tack stranded yarn on the wrong side of the work.

• A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.