Möwe Cardigan by You-Shan Feng

Möwe Cardigan

Knitting
March 2021
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stokinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
710 - 1435 yards (649 - 1312 m)
XS (S, M, L // XL, 2XL, 3XL)
English
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Möwe (Teeth III) is a zippered cardigan featuring loop stitch texture at the lower shoulders to form an unusual silhouette. Because the cardigan is cropped and fitted, optional vertical bust darts are included.

The pattern also includes instructions for matching long finger-less mitts.

Guidance on certain less common techniques such as the loop stitch, Tubular cast on and bind off, as well as guidance on installing zippers are included.

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CONSTRUCTION:
The cardigan is worked flat, seamlessly from bottom up with circular shaped shoulders and 1x1 ribbing at the torso, collar and mitts.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
Knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, knitting flat, picking up stitches, working cable stitches, Kitchener stitch or the 3-needle bind-off.

A photos tutorial for working the loop stitch is included in pattern. A link to a video tutorial of the method is also included.

Some techniques, such as Tubular cast on and bind off, German short rows, are included in the pattern with photo tutorials. Alternatives to these methods are also suggested in pattern.

SIZES INCLUDED
XS (S, M, L // XL, 2XL, 3XL)
To fit bust: 30 (34, 38, 42 // 46, 50, 54) in;
76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5 // 117, 127, 137) cm
Exact dimensions provided in pattern

GAUGE
18 sts & 24 rows per 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette
Please use needle size and yarn that gives you gauge.

MATERIALS

Needles

  • US 7 / 4.5mm dpns for sleeves
  • US 8 / 5mm dpns for sleeves
  • US 8 / 5mm circular 32 to 40 in (80 to 100 cm), depending on the size you are knitting

Yarn
A light worsted weight yarn of wool or wool mix that will give you gauge.

You will need around 710 (810, 910, 1010 // 1110, 1250, 1350) yds; 650 (750, 830, 930 // 1010, 1130, 1230)m for the cardigan & mitts.

Plus 8 — 85 yds; 7 to 80 m for bust darts.

Shown in Cascade 220 Heathers 100% Peruvian Highland Wool, Yardage: 100 g (3.5 oz) / 220 yds (200 m) skein; Doeskin Heather (8012).

Notions

  • 8 Stitch markers
  • Waste yarn or stitch holder
  • Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
  • 2 separating zippers 19 in; 48cm to 23 in; 58cm (mitts)
  • 1 separating zipper 30 in; 76 cm to 37 in; 95 cm (cardi)
  • Sharp needle for sewing on zippers