The Throwback Pattern
Description
This sweater was inspired by my childhood and weekends spent in northern Michigan on the sand dunes. It is my favorite cardigan for layering and keeping warm all Autumn and Winter long! This sweater is worked flat from the top down, seamlessly, except for the sleeves which are knit in the round.
Images Courtesy of Andrea Mowry.
Details
Designer: Andrea Mowry
Pattern Format: Printed
Craft: Knitting
Skill Level:
Project Type: Cardigans
Pattern Materials & Specifications
YARN:
Worsted Weight in 4 colors
Color A (Main Color) - 565 (620, 680, 770)(835, 930, 1000) g
980 (1075, 1185, 1335)(1455, 1620, 1740) yds
Contrast Colors B, C & D - 50g/150 yds each
SUGGESTED YARN:
Magpie Domestic Worsted (115 g/200 yds) This base has been discontinued. Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted would make a great substitute!
Color A - Tin Roof Rusted - 5 (6, 6, 7)(8, 9, 9) skeins
Spincycle Dream State (50 g/150 yds)
Color B - Stay Ready - 1 skein
Color C - Deep Bump - 1 skein
Color D - Melancholia - 1 skein
SUGGESTED NEEDLES:
Main Fabric: US 8/5 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and pre- ferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)
Ribbing: US 7/4.5 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting.
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, and size down one for ribbing.)
NOTIONSStitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapesty needle, scissors
GAUGE:
18.5 sts & 26 rows = 4”/10 cm
Measured over stockinette stitch knit flat, after blocking.
SIZES:
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)
Sample shown is Size 2, worn on a 34” bust with 5” positive ease.
FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE:
35 (39, 43, 47)(51, 55, 59)”
89 (99, 109, 119.5)(129.5, 140, 150) cm
This sweater is intended to be worn with approximately 5”/13 cm positive ease. There are notes in the pattern to help with picking the size best suited for you!
Featured Yarns & Colors
Domestic Worsted by Magpie Fibers
Nest Worsted by Magpie Fibers
Dream State by Spincycle Yarns
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The Throwback Pattern
Yarns Used in Pattern