Dalit Cardigan by Courtney Spainhower

Dalit Cardigan

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Knitting
September 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1605 - 2675 yards (1468 - 2446 m)
47 (48.5, 51.5, 52.5, 57.5, 61.5, 65, 68)” bust cir
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

Part of the Line + Reflection Knits e-book

This perfect over-sized layering cardigan was inspired by dry clay riverbeds, reflective still water, and the glow of late summer. Dalit is worked flat in single piece from the top down, featuring beautiful brioche increases to shape the yoke, and contrasting textures to highlight the tide of shaping. It is worn with ample ease for a cozy, shrug-style fit.

FINISHED SIZE
About 47 (48.5, 51.5, 52.5, 57.5, 61.5, 65, 68)” bust circumference, closed and worn with about 14” positive ease.
Sizes A (B, C, D, E, F, G, H) Cardigan shown measures 51.5” to fit 36” bust.

YARN
Sport (#2 Fine).
Shown here: Manos del Uruguay, Silk Blend Fino (70% Merino wool, 30% Silk; 535 yds/100 g): #410 Pocket Watch, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) hanks.

NEEDLES
Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm): 16”, 21” circular (cir), Double points (DPN).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS
Markers (m); waste yarn, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
26 sts/32 rows = 4” in St st worked in rnds.
20 sts/28 rows = 4” in Brioche st worked flat.

NOTES
• All stitches are slipped pwise wyf unless specified otherwise.
• When working pattern as established, continue in Garter st border with slipped st selvedge.
• When changing to Garter st or St st from Brioche, work the first row as foll: BRK, k1; rep from to last st, BRK. The following row in Garter st; the following rnd in St st, knit.
• When changing to Twisted Rib from Brioche, work the first row as foll: BRK, p1; rep from to last st, BRK.