Worked in one piece to the armholes, this jacket features an allover maze-like pattern of knits and purls that creates ribs and welts across the fabric. The effect on gauge is intriguing. Because the fabric behaves much like a rib, choose a size with negative ease.

Designer Maria Leigh

Finished Size 30 (32 ½ , 36, 39)“ bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 30”, modeled with 4” of negative ease.

Yarn Fibra Natura Good Earth (53% cotton, 47% linen; 204 yd 187 m/3½ oz 100 g): #103 desert, 8 (8, 9, 10) skeins. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 7 (7, 7, 8) 1 1/8” buttons.

Gauge 23 sts and 29 rows = 4” in Rib and Welt patt.