Pattern release on Jan 24, 2025

STRING OF HEARTS
A cable project with a traditional look and modern construction.

KEYWORDS
Top-down, Short-rows, chartwork, modified/compound-raglan shoulders, sharp XOXO cables, 1/1 & 2/2 cables, and “string of hearts” cables

CONSTRUCTION
The String of Hearts features a top-down construction, worked back and forth in flat rows. The cardigan begins at the collar and incorporates traditional cables and short-row construction to help the collar fold naturally. It is worked in one piece, with short rows shaping the shoulders and the front neckline. Raglan increases are modified from the traditional straight raglan line to create a better-fitting shoulder line without resulting in an overly deep raglan or large upper arm circumference.
The cardigan is cozy enough to wear as outerwear during cooler months yet comfortable enough to layer under a winter jacket in colder weather. The button and buttonhole bands are worked simultaneously with plump edging to create a definition and structure. While the cables provide structure, the moss stitch on the side panels and sleeves contributes to a soft and relaxed feel.
The pattern is provided mostly in charts, available in two formats: one for tablet (single page PDF) and for printing (which can be glued together, please see the tablet chart to glue pages in the right order). Please use the tablet version as a refernce to put printed pages in the correct order.

DIFFICULTY
Difficult - extensive chart work

S I Z E S
1 / 2 / 3

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
after blocking
Chest Circumference: 100/108/116 cm
Length on the back, from below the neckband: approx. 52cm – 62cm
Length on the back from the armhole to bottom hem: 32 – 35 cm, adjustable
The model in the photo has a chest circ. of 86 cm, wearing size 2 with 20cm of positive ease.

YARN
Sample in photo
Drops Nepal (65% wool, 35% alpaca), 50g/75m, col. #8915 light grey beige
15 (17)19 balls / 750 (850) 950g
Alternate yarn: any heavy worsted to Aran weight yarn, other samples were made with a similar gauge, such as
Gilliatt (de rerum natura), Cascade 220 (regular or superwash merino), Brigg and Little Heritage or Regal, Fivel (Rauma Garn), and Biches et Buches Le Gros Lambswool .

NEEDLES
5 mm / US 8, Circular needle (40/80/120 cm), main body and collar
4 mm / US 6, Circular needle (40/80 cm), bottom and sleeve ribbing, pocket lining
3.75 mm / US 5, Circular needle or DPN, pocket ribbing
Optional cable needle
OR any needle to obtain the gauge

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