Inspired by the strength and determination of salmon returning home, Upstream is a richly textured cardigan that rewards persistence with beauty. This design combines double seed stitch, beaded rib, a wave cable, and a unique fish cable motif into an intricate, cohesive whole.

Knit flat and seamed with drop shoulders, a mock turtleneck, and a button band, this cardigan is a true skill showcase. Advanced knitters will find plenty to sink their needles into: balancing multiple stitch patterns, shaping through increases, and following “at the same time” directions across several pages.

Challenging? Yes. But like the salmon swimming upstream, the journey is worth it. When you cast off, you’ll have a masterpiece to be proud of.

Finished Measurements:
XS (S, M, L, XL)(2X, 3X, 4X, 5X), to be worn with Body Circumference 2-4”/ 5-10cm ease.

Body Circumference: 31.5 (35.5, 39.25, 43, 46.75)(50.75, 54.5, 58.25, 62)”/ 80 (90, 99.5, 109, 118.5)(129, 138.5, 148, 157.5) cm

Back Shoulder Width: 17.75 (19.5, 21.5, 23.5, 25.25)(27.25, 29.25, 31, 33)”/ 45 (49.5, 54.5, 59.5, 64)(69, 74.5, 78.5, 84) cm

Length from Shoulder to Hem: 21.75 (21.75, 22.5, 22.5, 22.5)(22.5, 22.5, 22.5, 22.5)”/ 55 (55, 57, 57, 57)(57, 57, 57, 57) cm

Armscye Depth: 7.25 (7.5, 7.75, 8.25, 9.25)(10.5, 10.75, 11.25, 11.25)”/ 18.5 (19, 19.5, 21, 23.5)(26.5, 27.5, 28.5, 28.5) cm

Sleeve Length: 17.5 (17, 16.25, 15.75, 14.75)(13.75, 13.25, 12.25, 11.75)” / 44.5 (43, 41.5, 40, 37.5)(35, 33.5, 31, 30)cm

Sleeve Cuff Circumference: 9.75 (10, 10.5, 11.25, 13.25)(14, 14.75, 15.5, 15.5)”/ 25 (25.5, 26.5, 28.5, 33.5)(35.5, 37.5, 39.5, 39.5) cm

Collar Circumference: 17.25 (18.75, 22, 22.75, 22.75)(22.75, 22.75, 22.75, 25)”/ 44 (47.5, 56, 58, 58)(58, 58, 58, 63.5) cm

Collar Depth: 3”/ 7.5 cm

Button Band Length: 20.5”/ 52 cm

Materials:
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt 100% wool, 270y/ 250m; 100g/ 3½ oz., 1073 (1152, 1257, 1350, 1493)(1577, 1712, 1780, 1844)y/ 993 (1067, 1164, 1250, 1383)(1460, 1585, 1648, 1708)m. Sample shown in Poivre et Sel.

Eight 5/8”/ 1.5cm buttons.

Tools:
US 7 (4.5mm) 24”/60cm circular or equivalent needle in size necessary to obtain gauge; US 6 (4mm) 24”/60cm circular or size smaller than gauge needle; 12 stitch markers; tapestry needle.

Gauge:
21 sts and 30 rows in a 4”/10cm swatch of combined stitch patterns using larger needle, blocked.

Errata (corrected in 022526 version):
Abbreviations
1/1 LC (RS): Slip 1 st to CN and hold at front, k1, then k1 from CN.
1/1 LC (WS): Slip 1 st to CN and hold at front, p1, then p1 from CN.
1/1 RC (RS): Slip 1 st to CN and hold at back, k1, then k1 from CN.
1/1 RC (WS): Slip 1 st to CN and hold at back, p1, then p1 from CN.