Skill Level: Intermediate

Inspired by Frank Gehry’s scale-like fish sculpture in Barcelona, the Catalonia Cardigan uses knitting in the row below to create a fabric that mimics the steel structure. The yarn crosses gently between rows to re-create the look of the intersecting lines of Gehry’s art, in a fabric that stretches and moves with you.

Designed for chainette yarn, the hollow tube created by the chainette construction keeps the garment light and airy despite the bulky yarn and longer length. A sailor collar is worked as an extension of the body. The cardigan is secured with fun button loops to allow peek through of the garment underneath.

SIZES
Women’s S (M, L, 1X) 2X, 3X, 4X Shown in S

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest at Underarm: 37.5 (42.5, 45, 49.75) 52.5, 57.25, 59.5”/94 (106, 112.5, 124.5) 131, 143, 149 cm

Overall Length: 30.5 (31, 31.5, 32.5) 33.5, 34, 34.5”/76 (77.5, 79, 81) 84, 85, 86 cm

YARN
Plymouth Yarn VIENTO (98yds/89m, 1.76oz/50g, 70% Baby Alpaca, 30% Bamboo): 11 (11, 12, 13) 14, 16, 16 hanks #022 Teal

Total yarn needed: 994 (1026, 1107, 1238) 1359, 1479, 1558 yds / 909 (938, 1012, 1132) 1243, 1353, 1425 m

NEEDLES
Size US 10 (6mm) circular 12”/30cm or one set of double pointed needles (dpns), or preferred needles for working small circumferences

Size US 10.5 (6.5mm) circular 40”/100cm
or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Crochet Hook Size G/6 (4mm)
Crochet hook 3-4 sizes smaller
Locking stitch markers or waste yarn
Stich holders
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
2 Buttons any size - (button loops are formed to fit your button)

GAUGE
13 sts & 16 rows = 4”/10cm in Scale Patt on larger needles after blocking.

18 sts & 24 rows = 4”/10cm in St st on smaller needles after blocking.