What you'll need
| Size: | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
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Sugar Bush Yarns Motley - #1109 Rose Hue
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2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
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Sugar Bush Yarns Motley - #1102 Rustic Rainbow
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2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
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Product Description
Oversized and comfy, squishy brioche rib, and color that creates a color block effect. It can't get much better than that. Allow the yarn to create the color blocking by itself or adjust your starting point for each piece to get a close color match between each piece.
The fronts and back are worked separately, and the sleeves are worked flat, then everything sewn together. Worked entirely in brioche rib, begin with one color, then add a band of 2-color brioche, then continue with the second to the shoulders and top of the sleeves.
Lakeside Cardigan by Therese Chynoweth
What is Being Made
The Lakeside Cardigan is an oversized long sleeve V-neck cardigan designed by Therese Chynoweth. This intermediate-level knitting project is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3XL, with finished bust measurements from 35½" to 60¾" [90–154.5 cm]. The cardigan features a relaxed, oversized fit with approximately ¾" [2 cm] overlap at the front closure, and length measurements ranging from 20¾" to 25¼" [52.5–64 cm] depending on size selection. The design is shown in size Medium and is intended to be worn with 6"–8" [15–20.5 cm] of positive ease for a comfortable, contemporary silhouette.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This cardigan employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The construction involves knitting separate pieces—body and sleeves—that are assembled together. The V-neck shaping requires decreasing stitches to create the angled neckline, while the long sleeves are likely shaped with increases or decreases to achieve proper fit through the arm. The pattern uses a two-color design, incorporating Color A and Color B throughout the garment for visual interest and design definition.
Stitches and Stitch Details
While specific stitch names are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the Lakeside Cardigan utilizes standard knitting stitches typical of worsted-weight garment construction. The pattern instructions are written for the smallest size with larger sizes provided in parentheses, allowing knitters to scale the stitch counts appropriately across all seven size options.
Yarn and Materials
The Lakeside Cardigan is designed for Light Worsted Weight (Light #3) yarn, also known as DK weight. The pattern requires two colors of yarn:
- Color A: 526–938 yards [481–858 meters] depending on size
- Color B: 543–981 yards [497–897 meters] depending on size
The cardigan is shown in Sugar Bush Yarns Motley, a premium blend of 60% super-fine alpaca and 40% merino wool, which provides softness and breathability. This yarn is available at 328 yards [300 meters] per 3½ oz [100 g] hank. The specific color shown for Color A is #1109 Rose Hue. Knitters will need appropriate needles for DK-weight yarn to achieve proper gauge and fabric drape for this oversized cardigan design.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Therese Chynoweth |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | You'll need 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) buttons. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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