Asheville Cardigan is a loose-fitting, slightly slouchy cardigan which is super soft yet durable thanks to the combination of a Merino wool held doubled with a fingering weight mohair/silk blend for strength. The cardigan is worked in one piece from the bottom up, and the button bands are worked as you go, so there is minimal finishing. Yarn is held doubled throughout.
Asheville Cardigan Pattern
This is a downloadable PDF. Link to the PDF will be emailed to you after checkout and will be provided on the Order Confirmation page as well
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: Women’s XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X) Shown in Size S 40"/101.5cm; model is 32"/81cm bust
Finished Measurements Bust circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48.25, 52, 55.75)" /91.5 (101.5, 113, 122.4, 132, 141.5) cm meant to be worn with 2–4" /5-10cm positive ease
Yarn Weight: DK weight and Lace weight held doubled throughout
Yarn: Knit Picks Aloft™ (lace weight, 72% Super Kid Mohair, 28% Silk; 260 yards/25g): Kenai 25755, 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) balls
and
Knit Picks Swish™ (DK weight, 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool; 123 yards/50g): Marine Heather 24949, 13 (14, 16, 17, 19, 21) balls
Yarn Requirements: 1350 (1476, 1629, 1814, 1974, 2167) yds/1235 (1350, 1489, 1659, 1805, 1981) m of each yarn.
Needles: US 8 (5mm) 24–32" /60-80 cm circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
US 7 (4.5mm) 24–32" / 60-80cm circular needles, or one size smaller than size used to obtain gauge
Gauge: 18 sts and 23 rows = 4"/10 cm in Reverse Stockinette Stitch on larger needles with the two yarns held together, blocked. 20 sts and 23 rows = 4"/10cm in 1x1 Rib on smaller needles with the two yarns held together, blocked
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