Willow is a mid-thigh length cardigan worked in an allover lace stitch, featuring garter stitch hems and neckband. The fronts and back are worked in pieces from the bottom up, back & forth in rows, and seamed after all pieces have been knit. The drop-shoulder sleeves are worked in the round from the upper arm to the cuff to avoid any added bulk from seaming. Stitches are picked up around the front opening to work the garter stitch neckband.

The sample is knit with Brooklyn Tweed’s Quarry, a 100% woolen spun chunky weight wool, in Granite. This is a cozy layer perfect for chilly fall morning and cold winter days. The combination of Quarry and the allover lace pattern make Willow an incredibly light, yet superbly warm cardigan.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) with Finished Chest Measurements 42 (46, 50, 54, 58) (62, 66, 70, 74)” to fit 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62)” chest; designed to fit with 12-14” positive ease.
Sample shown is size 2, worn on 34” chest with 12” positive ease.

YARN
Brooklyn Tweed Quarry - Chunky weight, 100% Targhee-Columbia wool; 200 yards (182 meters) / 100 g (3.5 oz)
6 (6, 7, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins, photographed in Granite
Or ~ 1086 (1158, 1365, 1455, 1634) (1824, 2057, 2182, 2454) yards of a chunky weight wool yarn

GAUGE
12 sts and 18 rows = 4” over Lace stitch with larger needles, blocked

NEEDLES
US 9 / 5.5 mm 32” circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
US 8 / 5 mm 32” circular needles, for body hem and neckband
US 8 / 5 mm 9” shortie circulars or DPNs for sleeve cuffs
Note: A circular needle is used to accommodate the number of stitches for the body and neckband. Fronts and Back are worked in pieces. Sleeves are worked in the round.

TOOLS
Waste yarn, locking stitch markers (7), tapestry needle, blocking wires, blocking pins.