Ilsa Cardigan by Sarah Hurwitz

Ilsa Cardigan

Knitting
September 2014
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1533 - 1971 yards (1402 - 1802 m)
33½ (37¼, 41¼, 44½, 48½)" bust circumference, including 1" front band; shown in size 37¼"
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Graphic intarsia in bright colors creates an eye-catching effect on a simple, unstructured cardigan. Worked in pieces to accommodate the colorwork, this cardigan is perfect for cold winter nights.

Sizes 33½ (37¼, 41¼, 44½, 48½)“ bust circumference, including 1” front band; shown in size 37¼”
Yarn Rowan Pure Wool Worsted (100% wool; 219 yd 200 m/100 g):
• #111 granite (MC), 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
• #143 electric (A), 1 skein
• #133 gold (B), 1 skein
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge17 sts and 24 rows = 4” in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 32” circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32” cir needle
• Stitch holder
• Tapestry needle
• Six ¾“ buttons