Delft by Rachel Brockman

Delft

Knitting
December 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Body pattern
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
775 - 1675 yards (709 - 1532 m)
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Slip stitch patterns create interesting texture and add dimension to knitting, much like defined brush strokes do in painting. Delft, knit using Deluxe Worsted Superwash features all over slip stitch patterns on the body and sleeves, as well as lovely diamond twisted stitch pattern on the front. The raglan shaping used provides a great fit and polished appearance, so you’ll be just as happy wearing this timeless cardigan as you will be knitting it.

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in Medium size with approx. 7” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (buttoned): 32¾ (36¼, 39½, 44, 48½, 52¾, 55, 59½, 64)”
Length: 23 (23¼, 23¾, 24¼, 24¾, 25½, 25¾, 27, 27¾)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash (100% superwash wool; 100g/218 yds)
760 Indigo – 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls
Needle: US Size 8 (5 mm) 32” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 32” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences)
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, six ¾” to 1” buttons

GAUGE
18 sts x 22 rows = 4” in Body patt with larger ndl
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This sweater is knit seamlessly from the bottom up. First the sleeves are knit in the round to the underarms and set aside, then the body is knit flat from the bottom up to the underarms. The body and sleeves are joined together at the underarm for raglan shaping. Stitches are picked up along the front and neckline to create the button band.