The Possibility of Crows pattern has updated! If you have an early version of the pattern, you can contact me directly (disyarning@gmail.com) to get the V2 file. The test knitter photos reflect the early version of the chart and not the final version.

Inspired in equal parts by a quote from Franz Kafka and a brilliant interpretation of it by artist Kendall Cox, this cozy top-down “crowdigan” features eyelet raglan shaping, a crochet rib border, and extra-long, voluminous sleeves for maximum “wearable blanket” vibes. The large-scale colourwork motif on the back draws on a love of the corvine family, the moon, and the Six of Wands tarot card. The Six of Wands is traditionally associated with good news and accomplishment – the prospect of possibility, if you will – and felt a fitting companion to a design first conceived of on New Year’s Eve.

The finished cardigan is designed to have at least 6” (15 cm) of positive ease. Using your chest circumference as a guide, make sure to pick a size that will provide a comfortable, cozy fit.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9

Finished garment dimensions:

Chest circumference: 42 (46, 50, 54, 58) 62, 66, 70, 76”/ 106.5 (117, 127, 137, 147.5)157.5, 167.5, 178, 193 cm

Armhole depth: 10 (11, 10.5, 11.5, 12) 12.5, 14, 14.5, 16” / 25.5 (28, 26.5, 29, 30.5) 32.5, 35, 37, 40 cm

Upper arm circumference: 14.5 (15, 15.5, 17, 18.5) 19.5, 21, 22, 23” / 37 (37.5, 39.5, 43, 46.5) 50, 54, 55.5, 58.5 cm

Sleeve (underarm to cuff): 20 (20, 20.5, 20.5, 21) 21, 21, 22, 22” / 51 (51, 52, 52, 53) 53, 53, 56, 56 cm

Underarm to bottom hem: 19 (19, 19.5, 19.5, 20) 20, 20.5, 20.5, 21” / 48 (48, 49.5, 49.5, 51) 51, 52, 52, 53.5 cm

Yarn requirements:

MC: 1200 (1350, 1475, 1675, 1875) 2075, 2275, 2500, 2750 yds / 1097 (1234, 1350, 1532, 1715) 1897, 2080, 2286, 2515 m

CC: 300 (300, 300, 350, 400) 470, 520, 520, 570 yds / 275 (275, 275, 320, 366) 430, 476, 476, 522 m

Yarn used in sample: KnitCa Woolly Warmth (100% wool, 110 yards/50g ball) in Black (MC) and Pale Taupe (CC)

US8 (5mm) circular needles with at least a 40” cable
I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook
stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge
10 sts and 14 rows = 2”/5 cm worked in stockinette
8 sts and 8 rows - 2”/5cm worked in half-double crochet rib

Yarn kits are available from Bistitchual.ca!