A dramatic feather-and-fan panel makes a pointed back hem in this unusual hooded cardigan. The hood, fronts, and back are worked from the top down, while sleeves are worked from the bottom up.

Designer Amy Gunderson

Finished Size 15½ (17½, 19½, 21½, 23½, 25½)“ back width. Cardigan shown measures 17½”.

Yarn Fibra Natura Llamalini (40% royal llama, 35% silk bourette, 25% linen; 109 yd 100 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #112 Caspian, 8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) skeins. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight and 36” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4” in St st.