Sweater & Cardigan – OwlCat Designs

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The Fox Crossing Cardigan is worked in one piece from the yoke down to the hem, the stranded color design at the yoke is worked back and forth over the top rows of the sweater. The sleeve stitches are then picked up and worked in the round with stranded detailing at the cuff.

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String Theory Hand Dyed Yarn Bluefaced Sport. (100% Blue Faced Leister Wool, 252 yards /230 meters, 115g /4 ounces)
Color A 4(5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins
or approx. 1015(1110, 1285, 1455, 1605, 1765, 1945, 2095) yds/ 930(1015, 1175, 1330, 1465, 1615, 1780, 1915) m
Color B 1 skein
or approx. 85(85, 100, 100, 110, 120, 120)yds/80(80, 90, 90, 95, 100 110, 110) m
Color C 1 skein
or approx. 55(55, 65, 65, 70, 70, 80, 80) yds/50(50, 60, 60, 60, 65, 70, 70) m
Color D 1 skein
or approx. 20(20, 25, 25, 25, 30, 30, 30) yds/ 20(20, 25, 25, 25, 25, 30, 30) m
Sample used Carina (A), Natural (B), Java (C), Canyon (D)

Needles
US Size 4 (3.5 mm) 24” circular needle, or size to obtain gauge
and DPNs (or needles for your preferred method of working in the round) for sleeves

Gauge
24 st and 32 rows= 4” on US #4 (3.5mm) needles in stranded color pattern and stockinette, blocked

Notions
5 stitch markers
8 buttons, ⅞”/ 22mm

Finished Sizes
Bust: 34(35, 39½, 44½, 48, 52, 56¼, 59)”/ 86(88½, 100.5, 113, 122, 132, 142½, 149½) cm
Depending on look desired, wear with 2-4” positive ease

Model wears a size 39½, with 2” ease at the bust.[/x_text][x_line][x_text]

All our patterns have been professionally edited and tested.

Available on Ravelry for $7.50

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[x_section style=”margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 20px 0px 45px 0px; “][x_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” style=”margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”true” class=”center-text “]Morning Mist[/x_custom_headline][x_gap size=”10px”][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” style=”margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/3″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_text]In the cool of an early morning, with the mist hanging in the meadows, promising another hot summer day, you walk to the train stop, suitcase in hand, not looking back. A vacation or a trip far away? No matter what, you are heading to new places and great adventures await!

Cardigan is worked in one piece from the bottom up with shaping at the waist and bust darts. For minimal finishing and no fiddling with setting in sleeves, sleeves are then worked top down in the round, using short rows for a great fit![/x_text][/x_column][x_column bg_color=”” type=”2/3″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_text]Match it with the Summer Haze Tee for a perfect coordinated look!

Yarn
Cestari Heather Collection (75% Cotton/25% Wool, 230 yards/210m, 3.5 oz/100 gr) 5(6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
or DK weight yarn, approx.1085(1180, 1355, 1465, 1570) yds/
995(1080, 1240, 1340, 1435) m

Needles
US Size 6 (4 mm) 24” or 32” circular needle and set of DPNs for sleeve (or size to obtain gauge)
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) for cast on and bind off only

Gauge
22 st & 32 rows = 4” on US #6 (4mm) needles in stockinette stitch, blocked (Take time to save time and check your gauge)

Notions
6 stitch markers (2 side seam, 4 shaping)
6 buttons 3/4”/19mm

Finished Sizes
Bust measurement: 34.5(39, 43.25, 47, 51)”/87(99, 110, 120, 130) cm.
best worn with approx 2”/5cm positive ease.[/x_text][x_line][x_text]

All our patterns have been professionally edited and tested.

Available on Ravelry for $7.

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