2nd Place (Red Ribbon) winner at Iowa State Fair

Enjoy the Ashby Cardigan’s cozy shawl collar as the front panels drape to flatter every form. Striking cables in the sleeves and back draw attention to their intricate allure. The sleeve shaping gives a more fitted look, while generous upper arms allow movement. A timeless piece for all genders.

Construction
Pieces are knitted bottom-up in flat and then sewn together. The collar is knitted by picking up stitches at front panels and back neck edge, working in German Short Rows. Wet blocking is highly recommended.

Measurements and Sizes
Finished circumference at chest, buttoned:
43½ (47, 50½, 54, 58½, 62)” 110.5 (119.5, 128.25, 137, 148.5, 157.5) cm

Intended ease: + 6-8”
(For example, size 47” will fit a person with chest circumference of 39-41”)

Supplies
-Yarn weight: Worsted (Shelter by Brooklyn Tweed)

-Yarn Yardage:
1540 (1680, 1890, 2150, 2300, 2440) yards
1408 (1536, 1728, 1966, 2103, 2231) m

-Needles:
US 7 (circular, 32”) for Main Fabric
US 5 (circular, 40”) for Ribbing and Shawl Collar

-Others:
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle (optional), small
amount of sock yarn in a similar color for seaming, 4~5 buttons

Gauge
18 sts x 30 rows = 4” in Moss Stitch with US 7 needles

Video/written Tutorials for techniques used
German Short Rows
One-row button hole
cable knitting without cable needles
Sloped Bind-off
Mattress stitch for sewing pieces together
pick up and knit