Plowman Cardigan by Alex Capshaw-Taylor

Plowman Cardigan

Knitting
July 2013
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1520 - 2280 yards (1390 - 2085 m)
38 (42½, 46, 50½, 55)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 38", modeled with 6" of positive ease.
English
Errata available: knittingdaily.com interweave.com

Intarsia is the perfect technique for a graphic tribal motif. This rugged jacket is knit flat in pieces and seamed with utilitarian details.

Finished Size 38 (42½, 46, 50½, 55)“ bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 38”, modeled with 6” of positive ease.

Yarn Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd 174 m/4 oz 113 g): #M115 oatmeal (MC), 7 (8, 9, 9, 10) skeins; #M205 grassy knoll (CC), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s).

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; two 1 1/8” buttons.

Gauge 18 sts and 28 rows = 4” in St st.

If you’re interested in the inspiration behind this design you can read about it at Worldknits. While you’re there you can also check out the music I was listening to while writing the pattern and knitting the sample. I hope you enjoy! -Alex