Book Bound Cardigan by Knitatude / Chantal Miyagishima

Book Bound Cardigan

Knitting
November 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 9 - 5.5 mm
755 - 1460 yards (690 - 1335 m)
XS-5X (30-64" bust)
English
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DESCRIPTION
This fall cardigan was inspired and designed by my hubby’s and my mind, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Since we are both book lovers, we wanted to call it the “Book Bound Cardigan” – a subtle nod to Todd’s love for the Public Library.

Knit top down (raglan style) and with the double brimmed collar knit at the same time, this cardi has 1.5-3.5” of positive ease designed in. This construction is particularly unique because the double brim collar is made first and used as a base for the raglan yoke. By knitting it this way, you can do the entire piece in one go without having to finish the sweater and then have the tedious task of picking up stitches to do the collar at the end. It’s already done while you’re knitting the yoke and body sections.

This pattern is written in 9 sizes – XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). It is suggested that you highlight your size, so you know which stitch count to follow. The model pictured is wearing the size M and is 5’10”, and has a chest circumference of 38”.

How to choose your size: Find your bust measurements below. and knit the size according to it.

SIZES
XS – 30-32” bust
S – 34-36” bust
M – 38-40” bust
L – 42-44” bust
XL – 46-48” bust
2XL – 50-52” bust
3XL – 54-56” bust
4XL – 58-60” bust
5XL – 62-64” bust

Pattern has been tested in all sizes except for 4X. If you would like to test that size and have a bust of 58-60”, please send me an email at knitatude@gmail.com.

DIFFICULTY
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
You will need to know how to cast on, knit and purl stitch both flat and in the round, increase, decrease, pick up stitches, bind off, and mattress stitch.

Materials needed:
•2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 4) balls of Lion Brand Yarn Fisherman’s Wool (Natural pictured here) OR approximately 755 (845, 940, 1035, 1135) (1200, 1250, 1350, 1458) yards / 690 (775, 860, 945, 1040) (1100, 1145, 1235, 1335) meters of worsted weight yarn, category 4
•US 9/5.5mm circular needles, 32”/82cm long (4+5XL may prefer a 40” cord)
•US 9/5.5mm DPNs for sleeves
• 5 x 1”/2.5cm buttons
• I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook (for provisional cast on)
•6 stitch markers
•5 locking stitch markers
•Darning needle

Shop the yarn I used here: https://shrsl.com/4bhen

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This pattern is a copyright of Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude. Book Bound Cardigans created using this pattern may be sold in small quantities (less than 10 total) with written consent first given by Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude. Credit must be given to Knitatude / knitatude.etsy.com. Pattern and photos cannot be used for resale purposes.

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