Wabi Sabi Cardi

ABOUT PATTERN:

The Wabi Sabi Cardi is a modern and feminine take on the classic ‘’grandpa cardigan’’. This design comes with a loose fit, dropped shoulders, cropped length, extra long sleeves, fitted mock neck collar and interesting lateral braid details. The cardigan is worked seamlessly, from top down, on circular needles. A few German short rows are worked at the bottom of the back.

Level of difficulty: Intermediate

SIZES:

1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS:

Bust circumference: 126 (135) 144 (154) 166 (175) 185 (197) 206 cm [49.5 (53) 56.5 (60.5) 65.25) 67 (73) 77.5 (81) in]

Recommended ease: 50 cm [19.5 in] of positive ease

Schematic included in the last page of the pattern 

SIZE GUIDE:

This cardigan is designed to have an oversized fit. When choosing which size to knit, measure your bust circumference and add 50 cm [19.5 in] of positive ease to that number. Compare your result with the garment’s bust circumference and choose the closest size. If you fall between sizes, size up or down according to your own preference.

The sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 are equivalent to sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL. They correspond to the body circumference (hip or bust) of approximately 75 (80-85) 90- 95 (100-105) 110-115 (120-125) 130-135 (140-145) 150-155 cm [30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54 (56- 58) 60-62 in]

SUGGESTED YARN:

600 (650) 700 (750) 800 (850) 850 (900) 950 g Hamelton Tweed 2 by BC Garn, 60 m = 50 g, 5: Bulky // WPI: 7

ADDITIONAL: 

- 5 x 22-30 mm [⅞-1.2 in] buttons

- Measuring tape

- Stitch markers (5)

- Tapestry needle

- 6 mm [US J-10] crochet hook for the crochet cast on 

GAUGE:

Stockinette stitch using 6 mm needles: 13 sts x 18 rows = 10 x 10 [4 x 4 in]

Worked flat and measured after blocking

SUGGESTED NEEDLES:

6 mm / 80 cm [US 10 / 32 in] or longer circular needles

5 mm / 80 cm [US 8 / 32 in] or longer circular needles

4 mm / 80 cm [US 6 / 32 in] or longer circular needles

WORKFLOW:

You will start by working the back in flat until the length reaches the bottom of the armholes.

From there, you will pick up and knit new stitches from the shoulders, and the fronts are worked one by one, in flat, until the length reaches the bottom of the armholes.

Next, the fronts and the back are joined, and the body is worked flat as one piece, finished with a ribbed hem.

New stitches will be picked up around the armholes, and the sleeves are worked one by one, in the round, and finished with ribbed cuffs.

Once the body and sleeves are finished, you will work the button band for both fronts, and finish with the neckband.

As the last step, weave in the ends and block your sweater with your preferred blocking method.

Enjoy this pattern and happy knitting!