Memoir Cardigan by Evelyn Siatra

Memoir Cardigan

Knitting
July 2023
Sport (12 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Broken Rib pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1910 - 3056 yards (1747 - 2794 m)
35¼ (39, 42¾ , 46½ , 50¼ , 54¼ , 58, 61¾ )" circumference at underarm with bands overlapped.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Cast on coziness when making the Memoir Cardigan. This oversized sweater features raglan construction with deep armholes for extra comfort. The cable detail running along the sleeves brings a touch of extra to the design, and you’ll appreciate the warmth of the generous pockets. This is a must-make for any knitter who has a story to tell.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 3

Finished size 35¼ (39, 42¾ , 46½ , 50¼ , 54¼ , 58, 61¾ )“ circumference at underarm with bands overlapped. Cardigan shown measures 44”; modeled with 2½ “ of positive ease.

Yarn Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino (100% wool; 382 yd 349 m/3½ oz 100 g): #113 Cinnamon, 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24–32” and 40–60”circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4” in Broken Rib pattern.

NOTES
• For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting glossary at www.interweave.com/interweave-knitting-glossary.

• The cardigan is worked back and forth in separate pieces and seamed. After seaming, stitches are picked up around front and back neck edges for the ribbed band.

• A long circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches for the neckband.