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We hope you will join us for the Spark & Spice KAL from August 1 - October 17, hosted in the Magpie Fibers Ravelry group and in their Facebook group by Kayla & Samm!

This cozy cardigan is knit from the bottom up, in the round, with all-over colorwork and then steeked. Finished off with a garter stitch shawl collar and pockets, Spice is the cardigan you will be reaching for from early Fall to the last cool nights of Spring!

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8)
#sizeinclusive

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
Worn with front bands overlapping:
38 (42, 46, 50, 54)(58, 62, 66)”
96.5 (107, 117, 127, 137)(147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm
This sweater is intended to be worn with approximately 2-6”/5-15 cm positive ease. Sample is shown in Size 2 on a 38”/96.5 cm chest.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

Worsted Weight in 2 colors-

MC - 615 (665, 732, 774, 834)(892, 957, 1037) g
1288 (1398, 1539, 1626, 1753)(1874, 2010, 2178) yds
1178 (1278, 1407, 1487, 1603)(1713, 1837, 1992) m

CC - 150 (166, 183, 193, 200)(223, 239, 259) g
450 (500, 549, 580, 600)(669, 717, 778) yds
411 (456, 502, 531, 548)(612, 656, 711) m

SUGGESTED YARN
Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted (100 g/210 yds)
MC - Natural Twilight (grey) - 7 (7, 8, 8, 9)(9, 10, 11) skeins

Spincycle Dream State (50 g/150 yds)
CC - Lapis (blue) - 3 (4, 4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 6) skeins

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Main Fabric: US 7/4.5 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and pre- ferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)

Sleeve Fabric: US 8/5 mm - Preferred needles for small circumference (Magic Loop or DPNs) OPTIONAL - In my experience, I have found that most of us knit tighter when working small circumference (IE sleeves) than larger circumference (IE body). Therefore, I HIGHLY recommend checking your sleeve gauge to make sure it is has not tightened up too much, resulting in sleeves that will be too small. If your gauge has tightened, I recommend going up a needle size (or more) to continue in the gauge required for this sweater.

Ribbing: US 5/3.75 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting. You may want a longer cord of 40”/100 cm to 60”/150 cm for knitting the shawl collar.
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, and size down 2 needle sizes for ribbing.)

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, 5 (5, 5, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6) - 1”/25 mm buttons, waste yarn for afterthought pockets and lifelines, and waste yarn, spare needles and/or stitch holders for holding sts, tapestry needle, scissors, row counter (optional)

GAUGE
20 sts & 22 rnds = 4”/10 cm
Measured over Chart A stitch pattern knit in the round on Main Fabric needle, after blocking.

TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Knitting
Purling
Steeking
Stranded colorwork
Chart reading
Afterthought pockets using lifelines and waste yarn
Short Rows
Ribbing
Casting on
Binding off
I-cord bind off
Increasing
Decreasing
Kitchener stitch
Buttonholes

YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS
Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!