Bird & the Bush Cardigan by Dawn Brocco

Bird & the Bush Cardigan

Knitting
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
one size: 50" finished chest
English
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About The Design:
These motifs come from an c.1838 jacquard-woven border pattern for a coverlet. The original weaver was Andrew Kump, of Hanover, PA.

Jacquard weaves put wonderfully graphic and colorful patterns into our early American homes. Though I have woven my share of simple yard goods, a part of me wishes to experience making these intricate weaves - hence, the bursting of these motifs into my hand knitting expression.

This jacket comes in one size only, but, certainly, changing your gauge will yield alternate sizes.

I’ve used a zipper and single pewter clasp set, instead of all clasps or buttons, so as not to interfere with the pattern. Art-to-Wear with a history!

Finished Measurements:
Chest: 50”
Length: 24.5”
Armhole Depth: 11”
Sleeve Length: 18”
Length to Underarm: 13.5”

Materials:
Bartlettyarns’ 2-ply wool, 4 oz / 210 yd hanks: 1 Garnet Heather (A), 2 Spice Heather (B), 1 Bark (C), 1 Oatmeal (D) and 5 Scotia (MC)

16” and 29” size 6 (4 mm) circular needles (ckns)

16” and 29” size 4 (3.5 mm) ckns

US size 4 and 6 double pointed needles (dpns)

Tapestry needle, Stitch markers, Stitch holders

22” Navy separating zipper, and matching thread

1, 2” pewter clasp set

Also available in my Etsy shop and Payhip shop.

Happy Knitting!
Dawn