Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store: “This straight forward, tweedy, stockinette stitch cardigan by Sasha Kagan is embellished with an intarsia border. The shaped body and slightly puffed sleeves hark back to the Tyrolean-inspired, fitted cardigans of the 1940s worn, as Sasha says, ‘by mid-European ladies with style.’”

Finished Size: 37 (43, 49, 55½)“ (94 (109, 124.5, 141) cm) bust/chest circumference, buttoned. Sweater shown measures 43” (109 cm).

Yarn: Rowan Yorkshire Tweed 4 Ply (100% wool; 120 yd (110 m)/25 g): #278 bristle (brown; MC), 12 (13, 15, 17) balls; #283 whiskers (black), 4 (4, 5, 5) balls; #275 foxy (fuchsia) and #273 glory (orange)…

Yarn weight: #1 - Super Fine

Gauge: 26 sts and 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st on larger needles.

Needles:

• Body and sleeves—Size 4 (3.25 mm).
• Edging—Size 2 (2.75 mm).
• Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch holders; nine ½“ (1.3-cm) buttons.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2003