Here’s a nifty, natty cardigan! The Olwen Cardigan came about as a response to the theme of Hygge, the Danish art of coziness. White chocolate, candles, blankets that are warm and handsome, hot drinks with foamy froth on top, vanilla marshmallows, cakes and tea…like that!

Danish modern in feel, Olwen combines a clean and striking post-modern shape with soft, wintery texture. It is square and spare of form, but with all the rough edges polished off. Deep woven ribbing edges a subtle pillow-like diamond pattern to create an easy surface energy, while cleverly inset pockets provide striking detail. Olwen features a relaxed drop shoulder shape that reinforces its clean boxy lines and provides lots of room for layering. I-cord edges the pockets and creates after-thought buttonholes at the front opening.

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Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 33.75 (38.5, 42, 45.5, 49, 54)“ bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 42”; modeled with 7.75” of positive ease.

Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% Peruvian wool, 50% superfine alpaca): #6208 couscous, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.

Yarn Weight 4

Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm): 40” circular and set of double-pointed. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers; removable markers; stitch holders; seven 11⁄8” buttons; tapestry needle.

Gauge 23 sts and 36 rows = 4” in Embossed Diamond patt; 23 sts and 40 rows = 4” in Welted Rib.

Note This cardigan is worked back and forth in one piece to the underarm, then the fronts and back are worked separately. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up around the armhole and the sleeves are worked in the round from the top down.