“Color is where my designs begin. This design uses contrasting colors in simple, but bold and unexpected ways. Using muted colorways will give the cardigan a playful, vintage feel. Whereas using some punchy neons will yield a modern statement piece, reminiscent of contemporary abstract paintings. The Brienne Cardigan is knitted from the cozy double cuff to the center in two pieces with some simple colorwork on one side, color-blocking on the other side and an exposed seam on the back. It’s got kicky pockets and an easy shape; inspired by retro bomber jackets.”

Brienne is worked flat, in two pieces, from the side to the center with integrated sleeves. The contrast sleeve cuff is worked, then the main sleeve cuff, then the two are joined. When a sleeve is complete, the stitches are cast on for the front and the back of the cardigan. Short rows are worked to tilt the front of the cardigan slightly. When one side of the cardigan is complete, the stitches are put on hold while the other side of the cardigan is knitted. The two sides are joined at the center back with a Modified Three-Needle Bind-Off. Both the front and bottom bands are picked up and worked after the body stitches have been joined and the sides and sleeves have been seamed. The pattern includes instructions for knitting a cropped or hip-length sweater. There is no additional shaping at the sides.

SIZE
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference (including the collar with no overlap): 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68)” / 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132) (142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm.
Recommended ease: 3–6” / 7.5–15 cm of positive ease.
Sample 1 (pink) is a size 2 (cropped version), worn with 10.5” / 26.5 cm of positive ease. Sample 2 (green/purple) is a size 4 (longer version), worn with 4.5” / 21 cm of positive ease.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
MC (for cropped version): 700 (775, 840, 940, 1010)(1095, 1190, 1320, 1410) yds / 640 (710, 770, 860, 925) (1005, 1090, 1210, 1290) m of worsted-weight yarn.
MC (for longer version): 805 (895, 970, 1085, 1165)(1260, 1370, 1520, 1625) yds / 740 (820, 890, 995, 1065)(1155, 1255, 1390, 1490) m of worsted-weight yarn.
CC (for both versions): 170 (180, 190, 195, 205) (220, 230, 250, 255) yds / 155 (165, 175, 180, 190) (200, 210, 230, 235) m of worsted-weight yarn.

Sample used:
Sample 1: Cropped version (pink)
MC: 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins of Corrie Worsted by La Bien Aimée (75% Falkland Corriedale, 25% Gotland, 250 yds / 230 m – 100 g), colorway Peach Sweater.
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) of Corrie Worsted by La Bien Aimée (75% Falkland Corriedale, 25% Gotland, 250 yds / 230 m – 100 g), colorway Fluoro Morganite.
Sample 2: Longer version (green/purple)
MC: 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) (13, 14, 15, 16) skeins of Imbue by Brooklyn Tweed (100% Merino wool, 104 yds / 95 m – 50 g), colorway Warbler.
CC: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Imbue by Brooklyn Tweed (100% Merino wool, 104 yds / 95 m – 50 g), colorway Orchid.

Needles: US 5 / 3.75 mm 16” / 40 cm, US 6 / 4 mm 24–40” / 60–100 cm and US 7 / 4.5 mm 24–40” / 60–100 circular needles and an extra US 7 / 4.5 mm needle for the Modified Three-Needle Bind-Off.
To achieve correct gauge, use larger or smaller needles if necessary.

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
18 sts x 26 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking.