Ocracoke Cardigan by Shirley Paden

Ocracoke Cardigan

Knitting
May 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in charted pattern on largest needles
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1800 yards (1646 m)
38 (45-1/2)" finished bust circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Interweave SKU: EP9894

A lace heart motif and twisted stitches make a fine and detailed fabric in the Ocracoke Cardigan. Edgings are simple to keep the focus on the stitch and silhouette. (Interweave)

Finished Size: 38 (45 1/2)“ bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 38”, modeled with 4” of positive ease.

Yarn: The Knitting Boutique Susquehanna Fingering (85% organic polwarth wool, 15% silk; 360 yd [329 m]/4 oz [113 g]): talc, 5 skeins.

Needles: Sizes 2 (2.75 mm), 3 (3.25 mm), and 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; one 1” button; tapestry needle.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits Summer 2014
Gauge: 30 sts and 36 rows = 4” in charted patt on largest needles; 31 sts and 37 rows = 4” in charted patt on middle-size needles; 32 sts and 38 rows = 4” in charted patt on smallest needles.