Bavarian Twist Saddle-Sleeved Cardigan WG53 by Meg Swansen

Bavarian Twist Saddle-Sleeved Cardigan WG53

Knitting
July 1995
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in twisted-stitch pattern after blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
2100 yards (1920 m)
finished size is 44" (112cm) chest circumference, 28" (71cm) long
English

More guidelines than an actual pattern, requires ability to make modifications for gauge and size.

Wool Gathering 53, 1995

From the pattern description: “I will give you the numbers from the garment I knitted in the mountains, and trust that if you are experienced enough to launch into this beautiful type of texture knitting, you will also be able to alter the numbers to fit your gauge and measurements.”

Additional Information

Knit in the round - use size 6/ 4.0mm 24” or 29” (60cm) and 40” (80cm) circulars

Steeking used for front opening.

Charts Included

6 charts are given (patterns and cables) and are accompanied by a graphic illustrating their placement around the garment.

Pattern can also be knitted in stockinette.